Metals Learning Center - Page 11

Today’s precision slitters are able to produce strip in very narrow widths, for example around .035” in a certain thickness range. In many cases, however, it is also often wise to consider flat wire as an alternative to strip. Strip is often the most economical choice, particularly for wider size... Continue Reading

As part requirements continue to become more advanced, a more complex raw material may be needed to keep up with improving designs. Cheaper alternatives, while cost-saving, can introduce defects and errors across manufacturing processes. These can be solved may times by correct alloy selection and d... Continue Reading

Wedge wire, or as it’s sometimes referred to, profile bar, is primarily used in the manufacture of screens. It is categorized as a type of screen wire because it belongs to a family of shapes that are used to manufacture screens, which are used in a wide variety of applications. The product has a tr... Continue Reading

Developing the best possible helical wrap, braid, and center conductor products require an understanding of the role each plays in the assembled cable. Each component serves its function and therefore has characteristics that are most important to the success of the final cable. A common issue that ... Continue Reading

Choosing the right metal for your application is crucial to ensuring a finished product that is not only able to serve its intended purpose but that also meets all safety specifications. Titanium is a popular metal that is used in applications across a variety of industries due to its favorable prop... Continue Reading