Metals Learning Center - Page 6

Written By Carlos Hernández, Ulbrinox In the last two years, we've heard more and more about "nearshoring," the trend of relocating enterprises with the goal of shortening supply chains in North America to make them more consistent and trustworthy for the industries they serve. During the last ... Continue Reading

Rolling mills compress metal into a uniform thickness, bend it into custom shapes, and create custom-sized stripping. There are many different types of rolling mills, and the optimal mill for your product depends on the metal and rolling process your manufacturer will use. All sorts of markets req... Continue Reading

Whether you’re sourcing an alloy product for an industrial, medical, or consumer application, there’s a good chance that specific shapes and mechanical properties are required. That’s where cold work comes in. Cold work is any metalworking process that plastically deforms the alloy below its recrys... Continue Reading

Climate change is among the most pressing challenges faced by businesses today. Our planet and its people are already feeling the effects of long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns. To preserve the environment for future generations, we must closely examine how our business practices ei... Continue Reading

The surface finish of stainless steel affects much more than just its aesthetic — performance, reliability, and other factors can be greatly impacted. No matter the application or end-use of the stainless steel, its surface finish should be carefully chosen to best meet the requirements at hand. T... Continue Reading