by timothyharvard | Apr 14, 2016 | Metal
In the vast majority of uses, particularly for large production, zinc plating is done using hexavalent chromium, which are also known as yellow chromates. This compound is a known carcinogen and is highly toxic, which is why many different industries and area of the...
by timothyharvard | Apr 11, 2016 | Metal
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about metals and their composition. At the same time, however, we benefit from the strength of metal every day, from the inner workings of our cars to the beams that support the buildings in...
by timothyharvard | Mar 29, 2016 | Metal
Many companies require metal fabrication for machines, or even for making keys and locks. However, making sure that you are finding the best company for your needs will ensure that you are receiving both the best value for your product, but also the best value for...
by timothyharvard | Feb 15, 2016 | Metal
The modern day vacuum furnace is an important part of metal hardening these days. For example, it can greatly enhance and speed up the process of carburizing or carbonitriding. However, there are several vacuum furnace manufacturers available so which one should you...
by Alena Goldman | Jan 5, 2016 | Metal
To the majority of the population, metal is metal. People will commonly inquire about the current price of copper or the price of aluminum or stainless steel, etc., not realizing that metal recycling prices are not set that easily. There is far more to it than just...