WHAT IS METAL AGING? Metal aging is one of the most common ways to alter the properties of a metal alloy. While many metals may have their properties altered through heating and quenching or work hardening, some metal alloys are specifically formulated to be aged. Aging
Read more →HOW TO CUT METAL While metal is generally hard and tough, it is still able to be cut by several different processes. Understanding what the processes are and which option is best suited for specific metal types and projects is important when determining how to cut metal
Read more →DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 4140 STEEL AND 4150 STEEL The naming structure Based on the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), steels that have a naming structure of 41XX are informally known as chromoly steel, or it is a chromium-molybdenum steel. These steels are usually much harder and tougher than
Read more →Major Applications of Copper Nickel Alloys Copper-nickel (CuNi) or Cupronickel is a copper alloy with nickel and other strengthening elements, including iron and manganese. The copper content in copper-nickel alloys typically varies between 60 to 90 percent. (Monel is a term for a nickel-copper alloy that contains
Read more →What is Monel’s Temperature Range? When a company lists an alloy as “high-temperature” what exactly does that mean? This may not seem that important but it is in fact a critical question to be considered and to answer. Misjudging temperature thresholds can spell disaster, for both
Read more →4140 vs 4130 The chromium-molybdenum (Chromoly) alloys AISI/SAE 4130 and 4140 are considered Ultrahigh-Strength Steels. Both are medium-carbon (0.30-0.60 % carbon) low-alloy steels. 4140 is similar in composition to 4130 except for the higher carbon content. The “30” in 4130 represents the carbon content by %
Read more →Difference between Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Carbon steel is based on certain criteria, which, if followed, would come under the carbon steel category. The few points or the standards to be kept in mind before classifying into the same are- There is no specification of
Read more →GRADES OF HOT ROLLED STEEL When it comes to an excellent combination of mechanical properties such as tensile strength, shear strength, toughness, hardness, and ductility, it is hard to beat carbon steel. When it comes to having all of those mechanical properties at an affordable rate, it
Read more →What Is M42 Tool Steel? Introduction Molybdenum high-speed steels and tungsten high-speed steels are two types of high-speed tool steels. Molybdenum high-speed steels, also known as group M steels, comprise less initial cost. Molybdenum steel types M1 to M10 have tungsten whereas cobalt is not found
Read more →What Is M35 Tool Steel? Introduction Molybdenum high-speed steels are designated as Group M steels according to the AISI classification system. Over 95% of high-speed steels manufactured in the US are group M steels. Tungsten is present in all types from M1 to M10, except M6,
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