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.…
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…
Steel Tariffs: What You Need to Know and How They’ll Affect U.S. Metalworking Companies
There’s been a lot of talk in the news lately about tariffs—specifically whether they’re good or bad. The Trump Tariffs on steel and aluminum have sparked a major debate involving everyone from politicians and economists to metalworkers and importers. There…