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From skyscrapers to naval propulsion systems, from automotive parts to petrochemical furnace tubes, there is no shortage of real-world applications for metal. Metals come in a wide range of structures, properties, and applications but are commonly organized into two categories: ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals. Below we explain the definitions, common types, differences, and popular…
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Selecting the best metal alloy for your components can be challenging. Two popular choices are aluminum and steel, more specifically stainless steel. Every component and its application are different so there is not a “one size fits all” alloy. However, this article will provide tips for determining which alloy, aluminum or steel, is a better…
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Think you know a lot about metal casting? Take our beginner level casting quiz and find out. Once you finish the quiz, please take our expert level quiz. Oh yeah, no time to “Google” the question because you have limited time to select an answer.
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Think you know a lot about metal casting? Take our expert level casting quiz and let’s see. Once you finish the quiz, please take our metallurgy quiz. You have limited time to select an answer so no time to “Google” the question.
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Think you know a lot about metal? Take our beginner level quiz and find out. Once you finish the quiz, please take our expert level quiz. Oh yeah, no time to “Google” the question because you have limited time to select an answer.
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Do you think you are an expert in metallurgy? Take our expert level quiz and let’s see. Once you finish the quiz, please take our metal casting quiz. You have limited time to select an answer so no time to “Google” the question.
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What is Heat Treatment? Heat treatment is a thermal process that accomplishes three primary improvements to the material properties of metal castings: Improving mechanical properties Enhancing corrosion resistance Reducing residual stresses The heat treatment process begins with heating the metal casting to the desired temperature before cooling the metal in a controlled way to achieve…
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Centrifugal Casting Reduced Machine And Casting Scrap The valve cage regulates and helps control the flow of fluid through a valve. When supplied as a static sand casting, defects in the valve cage were often not discovered until much machining had been completed. The results were high scrap rates and cost. Working with the customer,…
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As 3D metal printing becomes more commercially viable, it is tempting to assume that it represents a direct and immediate threat to traditional metal casting processes. However, like any technology 3D printing has advantages and disadvantages compared to competing processes. This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of using 3D printing to produce metal components…
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MetalTek exists for the expressed purpose of Making A Lasting Difference. This purpose is supported by four core values and corresponding beliefs. The formal articulation of these values, beliefs, and behaviors is relatively new but the culture they represent goes back decades. MetalTek can trace its history to the opening of Carondelet Foundry in St.…
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