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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 […]
Looking to lower the cost of your casting purchases? The key is to find a foundry that incorporates lean manufacturing principles into the process. These three principles can be applied to manufacturing castings, driving down costs significantly: Castability Bottleneck Solutions Optimizing Cycle Time
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
