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In previous installments of our series on Metal Properties, we’ve discussed characteristics that set metals apart from one another, as well as those that distinguish them from other nonmetallic elements. Conductivity represents an array of essential features that go to the very heart of what defines a metal. In this article we will be asking: […]
Corrosion is a common challenge affecting the surface of most metal parts. While corrosion often only affects the aesthetics of a metal part, severe corrosion can affect performance and can even lead to equipment failure. Corrosion is such a widespread challenge that the global cost of corrosion is estimated to be $2.5 trillion annually, according […]
In the metal manufacturing industry, mechanical properties play a huge role when choosing the right alloy for each job. Throughout casting and machining processes, as well as during the product’s useful life, the chosen material will be subject to many external forces. It’s up to the manufacturers to create products that perform as needed every […]
Physical properties are an important way of distinguishing one material from another. In the study and application of metallurgy, physical properties are often considered a broader category than mechanical properties, but not all properties overlap. Physical properties are most easily distinguished from mechanical properties by the method of testing. While mechanical properties require forces to […]
In modern metalcasting, steel and aluminum are two contenders for the top material of choice. Thousands of manufacturers around the world rely on both metals to produce strong, light and corrosion-resistant metal parts and products. You’ll find hundreds of different grades and alloys for both steel and aluminum, and each has its specific advantages and […]
In manufacturing, aluminum is rarely pure. Instead, manufacturers form alloys that dramatically increase aluminum’s strength and stiffness, while maintaining its other desirable properties. Both professionals and non-professionals often make comparisons between aluminum and steel, because the two metals are both used for such a wide variety of products. But comparing aluminum to steel is a […]
Recently in our All About Al blog series we discussed aluminum’s history and origins. Now we’re getting deeper into why aluminum is the perfect material for manufacturing such a wide range of products. Aluminum owes its versatility in manufacturing to a unique set of properties. These include: Low melting temperature Excellent malleability Light weight Corrosion resistance
Aluminum is the third most common element on our planet. It’s by far the most abundant metal, and it’s also one of the most versatile. Aluminum is light, strong, flexible and corrosion resistant. It can also be shaped relatively easily, in both a solid and molten state, and can be stamped to widths thinner than […]
We’re here to talk about METAL No, not that kind of metal—actual metal, like the kind that your car is made out of, that replaced your uncle’s bad knee, that holds up the skyscrapers downtown, that keeps cruise ships afloat, that built the rocket that catapulted the telecom satellite into space so you can have […]
The latest resource from the Eagle Group is an updated and expanded edition of our Buyer’s Guide to Purchasing Raw and Machined Cast Products, one
