Steel is the most commonly used metal in the world, thanks to its versatility and durability. Steel is generally categorized into four types of workable steel classes depending on its chemical composition. To understand the different types of workable steel,…
Getting to Know Common Structural Steel Shapes
Architectural steel represents a huge part of the materials market and a good chunk of the steel demand in the United States and worldwide. Infrastructure is constantly growing and with it comes the demand for building materials that are ready…
Ferrous or Non-Ferrous Metals: Which Option is Right for Your Project?
Metalworking professionals have the challenging task of figuring out which type of metal is best suited for the project at hand. In some cases, it’s a metal with certain properties like hardness, density or cold-working abilities. In other cases, it’s…
Get the Facts on Counterfeit Steel and How to Avoid it
Counterfeit products are a real problem in many industries. Imagine buying a high-value collectable, only to find out it’s a clever counterfeit or believing you have a genuine brand-name product when really all you have is an imitation. The steel…
Looking for Strength? Start with These 6 Alloys!
Depending on the final purpose of a fabricated object, any number of different alloys may be used in crafting it. Different metals have different properties, affording the final creation different characteristics—such as hardness, tensile strength, resilience or inertness, among others.…
Step-by-Step: The Sheet Metal Fabrication Process
The process that takes sheet metal from its rawest form to a finished product is one with many steps and can vary greatly depending on what the finished product is. Knowing how sheet metal eventually becomes a fabricated item is…
4 Emerging Markets in the Sheet Metal Supply Industry
When we think of leading-edge industries and emerging sectors of the growing economy, sheet metal supply isn’t generally the first thought. This industry is typically regarded as part of the “old world economy,” alongside other trades and industrial fields. But,…
The Advantages of Laser Sheet Metal Processing
Laser sheet metal processing is a tremendous value-add service that Quality Metals Inc. takes pride in providing for customers with unique, specific sheet metal demands. Thanks to our Bystronic BySprint 4020 fiber laser, we’re able to process all types of…
A Look at Trends Shaping the Future of Metalworking
Metalworking has come a long way from blacksmiths banging on anvils. Today the industry is driven more by science and technology than hard labor! The doors to all different innovations have been opened as a result and these days, we’re…
What to Keep in Mind When Choosing Tool-Grade Steel
Metal fabricators understand the abundant number of variables that come in choosing the right material for the job. Making the right selection has a lot to do with how the final product will turn out when it comes to shaping…