Metals and Alloys Reference Materials

Description: Among the numerous varieties of stainless steel, 304 grade stainless steel stands out for its versatility, resilience, and adaptability. In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover everything you need to ...

Description: To create the right material solution, you need the right tool for the job. And for top-of-the-line metals processing, that requires machinery that's as precise as it is efficient to reduce scrap and ...

Description: Here at Ulbrich, we just believe it's good business to act responsibly toward people and our planet. But what is ESG? And why does it matter for stainless steel and special metals? Well, it's part ...

Description: Stainless steel is the generic name for the widely popular family of corrosion resistant metal alloys. Though there are a number of different stainless steels, austenitic vs. martensitic, for example, ...

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Description: Isabellenhütte's ability to ensure consistent quality, and homogenious and continuous specific resistance over the entire length of the spool lets industry leaders deliver complete confidence ...

Description: When guitarists analyze the source of great tone, they may point to tonewoods, strings, vintage designs, and the luthier's art, but odds are, they never mention Ulbrich Stainless Steel & Special ...

Description: As one of the world's most versatile metals, titanium is used in a wide variety of products. Its biocompatibility, strength and resistance to corrosion make it ideal for applications like medical ...

Description: Monel alloy, a combination of nickel and copper, is used for a wide range of purposes including offshore and marine applications. With offshore oil and gas production progressively moving into deeper ...

Description: In 2020, U.S. nuclear power plants generated 790 kilowatt hours of electricity. This figure is significant because it marks the first-year nuclear power generated more electricity than coal ...

Description: As countries and industries prioritize reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel markets remain volatile, fuel cells are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to combustion engines for ...

Description: With today's precision slitters, it is possible to obtain strip products in widths as narrow as .035 inch, depending on thickness. However, when widths are this narrow, stampers are presented with ...

Description: When you need a metal with outstanding physical properties that can withstand extreme conditions, Inconel alloys are often the best choice. Ulbrich offers a variety of nickel superalloys that will ...

Description: Is titanium stronger than steel? If you're looking for a short answer, yes. Titanium has a higher strength-to-weight ratio, making it well-suited for applications that place a premium on stronger, ...

Description: Iron and steel are essential materials across a broad swath of manufacturing industries. Their versatility, strength, relative cost, and properties allow for nearly limitless production possibilities. ...

Description: Ribbon wound, or pancake, coils are more commonly used, but for some customers oscillate wound coils offer clear benefits. Learn the difference between the two slit coil winding methods and decide ...

Description: Used in everything from springs and auto trim to surgical instruments and household appliances, slit coil is one of the most common Stainless Steel forms. Learn how it's made, the different types, and ...

Description: It's not uncommon to have questions about the distinctions between various steel types, especially if you're working in the machining and metalworking industries. Understanding the subtle, specific ...

Description: Stainless steel is a metal used in various applications due to its durability, heat and corrosion resistance, and variety of grades and types. We will explore what stainless steel is and the different ...

Description: Cold work is any metalworking process that plastically deforms the alloy below its recrystallization temperature. Each alloy has a unique recrystallization temperature but for the purposes of this ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: In the simplest terms, camber refers to curving. And in metalwork, this can sometimes be a good thing - think the curved steel beams of a bridge or the aerodynamic curves of a sports car. Steel ...

Description: Precision deep drawing and precision metal stamping are both popular metalwork techniques that produce various parts dependent on the need of the product. So, what is the difference between drawing ...

Description: What are the properties to consider when deciding on a certain metal alloy for a medical device? The short answer: any decision on chemical, mechanical and physical properties of metal alloys is ...

Description: Isabellenhütte's custom alloys deliver the tightest tolerances with required quality and reliability ...

Description: The next generation of RF cables demands more from manufacturers than ever before. We've collected some recently asked questions and included answers from our materials experts to help you optimize ...

Description: Shape-memory Nitinol has a unique ability to adapt to extraordinary strains and is compatible with the human body. Because of this, it is finding numerous applications within the medical field. ...

Description: Resistant to corrosion and high heat, Tantalum may be most commonly used in the electronics capacitors found in cell phones, automobiles, laptops, and more. But this versatile special metal's ...

Description: Found in food dyes, medical implants, and aerospace honeycomb cores, titanium is one of the most versatile elements on the periodic chart. Learn more about this special metal that can be as strong as ...

Description: As new homes and businesses are constructed, skylights are a common rooftop addition. Industry experts say that skylights can lower electric lighting bills by one-third or more, and evolving building ...

Description: MarShield has been working to create custom pin hole plates for a CT scanner for the Department of Radiology of University of Chicago Urbana Campaign and University of Pennsylvania. The plates were ...

Description: Sheet lead is a common, quick and cost-effective method to efficiently shield radiation in dental offices, vet clinics, health clinics, hospitals and other areas. It can also be used for roof flashing ...

Description: The experienced Mars Metal team is dedicated to advancing production technology and developing new methods and materials for pattern construction, custom molding design and production methods. We ...

Description: Niobium is named for Niobe, the daughter of Tantalus, a Greek god. It has been confused with tantalum, named for Tantalus, and it also is called columbium due to confusion over its properties when it ...

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Description: Hastelloy® metals and alloys are known for their superior ability to withstand high heat and corrosion however, it's important for manufacturers to have a deeper understanding of these alloys. ...

Description: Today's advanced industrial applications rely on alloys with high strength, high temperature resistance, and strong corrosion resistance. Inconel 718 and Inconel 625 are superalloys used in several ...

Description: Inconel® alloys have high-performance characteristics and superior properties, making them one of the most versatile metals around. They are a natural choice among many industries since they are ...

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Description: The following chapter contains practical information on the behaviour, during and after subsequent treatment, of the alloys delivered by Isabellenhütte. This information is intended to assist in ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: The two most popular stainless-steel alloys, grade 304 and 316, both offer unique strengths, which depend on end-use and the physical and mechanical properties you need. The two may seem identical, ...

Description: Alloy surcharges prices vary month by month. While this information may be common among buyers of steel products, there are many in the industry who still don't know why the fluctuations happen, and ...

Description: Ulbrich understands the need for rapid Medical Device development cycles. With the new Ulbrich Braid Wire Accelerator™ Program, timelines and specific design performance characteristics are ...

Description: Metals are among the most versatile materials, but they can be astonishingly fragile when exposed to certain conditions. Metals used in areas with significant saltwater exposure can be unforgiving to ...

Description: By just looking at wedge wire, one might assume the product itself is simple and straight forward, but this couldn't be further from the truth. End users must think carefully when making the ...

Description: Stainless steel is a widely used group of alloys used across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, medical, food processing, and home appliances. The type of stainless steel you ...

Description: There is an expanding requirement for more x-ray rooms at hospitals and clinics nationwide. Rapid expansion of facilities to care for the aging population and the current situation at hand has brought ...

Description: The material specifications' properties for Grade 91 have been relatively stable since its inclusion in the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) material specifications. However, due to ...

Description: Altos Hornos de Mexico. SA (AHMSA) is an integrated steel producer located at Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico. The plant receives iron ore concentrates from its mine at Hercules, Coahuila 300 km to the ...

Description: For people working with or around crane/hoist equipment, test weights are essential in ensuring and certifying a safe work environment. MarsMetal Company, a North American leader in designing and ...

Description: Leaded acrylic is a shatter-resistant, versatile solution to your radiation shielding needs. The transparent plastic contains 30% lead by weight, combining superb light transmission with effective ...

Description: Specifically designed for neutron shielding, borated polyethylene is a cost-effective and lightweight shielding solution that moderates or slows down neutrons, absorbs slow neutrons, and shields ...

Description: The use of sheet lead for radiation protection in laboratories, clinics, dental, and medical applications can be a challenge. When designing and building radiation shielding, many contractors and ...

Description: Is aluminum the sustainable packaging solution of the future? ...

Description: It's fair to say Covid-19 has caused a few unexpected occurrences in the packaging world this year, especially regarding its use within the food and beverage industry. Food safety continues to be a ...

Description: Sustainability in metal packaging; Why collaboration is key ...

Description: Preparing aluminum surfaces for bonding and welding ...

Description: Binder jet metal is an additive manufacturing process that builds parts in metal using a multi-stage process. Parts built in this process can be a composite metal that is 60% stainless steel and 40% ...

Description: Level Indicator compatible with phosphoric acid and sodium cyanide is used for recovery of gallium and silver. ...

Description: Gold is one of the most attractive forms of investment, resonating with current economical practicalities as well as age-old traditions of many cultures. Inflation, depreciating currencies due to ...

Description: When manufacturing end use applications that will be used in extreme environments such as those which need to withstand extreme temperatures, high pressure or incredibly corrosive environments, ...

Description: When an application calls for fasteners that can withstand atmospheric or chemical corrosion, elevated temperatures or a combination of both, fastener makers find themselves dealing with ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: Even though we look around us and see plastic everywhere, in every shape and imaginable application, metals are still a more commonly used raw material in machined products. Metals are the legacy ...

Description: In the additive production of metal parts, the process conditions have a direct influence on the quality of the finished product. Gas management in particular plays a key role in 3D metal printing. ...

Description: Titanium is a popular transitional metal that is used in the manufacturing of many products including jewelry, surgical tools, tennis racks, and much more. It has the strength of steel at half the ...

Description: Before we dive into metal ductility and how it may affect a manufacturing operation, let's backtrack and take a look at the history of metal forming. The history of manufacturing operations and metal ...

Description: Ulbrich's Engineers always show pride when seeing their PV ribbon products in solar modules. Our customers do not always appreciate that same look of shiny metal especially when solar modules are used ...

Description: When it comes to annealing and tempering, there are often different explanations for both, but it is important to understand the difference when it comes to the production of metal and what each means ...

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Description: Deep-drawing stainless steel and nickel alloys means balancing many opposing factors. Adjusting hardness values to suit process requirements aids the decision-making process. A print comes into the ...

Description: At the center of every hated high school science class are the theories and laws surrounding atoms. Atoms make up our world and everything in it. They are the food we eat, the table we eat off, and ...

Description: there are a few points to consider when designing your system, which will make the change easier and ensure that your final layout will support growth and product changes in the future. ...

Description: The most fundamental challenges in connecting power electronics to PCB materials relates to reliability and lifetime expectations. Today the majority of connections regarding power electronic modules ...

Description: Magnesium has a much lower density than many other metals. This makes magnesium alloys an attractive alternative to steel or aluminum alloys, especially in transportation industries, to substitute ...

Description: Density is a material characteristic we all know well. It hides itself within materials though, so we end up not thinking about it very often. We even have jokes about it because of this unintentional ...

Description: It is very common for alloying elements to be added to certain metals in order to achieve specific characteristics required for an application. The inclusion of particular substances can change many ...

Description: From traditional metals, such as titanium and copper to more modern alloys like Nitinol, the metals industry continues to meet the needs for advancing the medical device industry. Around the world, ...

Description: The word "Temper" gets thrown around a lot in the metals industry. The most common connotation refers to a hardened state of material, or the act of hardening through tempering. If we consider the ...

Description: The more compact the parts and fasteners, the more susceptible they are to contamination particles. Even microscopic metal particles down to 500, 200 or even 100 microns in size may cause ...

Description: When thinking about what manufacturing looks like, most people envision sparks flying, metal clanking and fires blazing. This isn't too far off the mark since metals have been used for bonding joints ...

Description: You have combed the metals references and found the perfect alloy for that troublesome part in one of the company's best-selling products. It has the corrosion resistance, deep draw formability, ...

Description: A lot goes into the planning and prototyping process when developing a new application for a specific end use. In this alloy selection guide, our goal is to help you find the right balance across all ...

Description: Cold rolling is a process used to change the structure of metals and is often used to process stainless steel. Cold rolled stainless steel has a wide variety of applications in construction and ...

Description: Stainless steel is known for its corrosion resistance, heat resistance, high strength, cleanliness and more. There are five different types of stainless steel, the difference between them lies in the ...

Description: The birth of steel goes back about 4000 years when iron based weapons began to take the place of bronze due to their increased strengths. For thousands of years, the basis of steel was used without ...

Description: Titanium is a durable, light metal. More robust than standard low-carbon steels, but 45 % lighter, Titanium is also twice as strong as weak aluminum alloys but only 60 % heavier. It has outstanding ...

Description: Nickel is a naturally occurring metallic element with a silvery-white, shiny appearance. It is the fifth-most common element on earth and occurs extensively in the earth's crust and core. Nickel, ...

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Description: With so many options, how can you ensure you're selecting the appropriate grade for your specific needs? ...

Description: Designers of stainless steel and nickel alloy products are routinely faced with making tradeoffs between the properties needed for manufacturing and those required for its end use. When such ...

Description: The Nuclear industry often requires large radiation shields made primarily from lead. One common method is to pour lead into a steel fabrication. The metal shell protects the lead in a durable casing ...

Description: Stainless steel differs from other types of steel in that it contains chromium, nickel and other alloying elements that give it a far superior degree of corrosion resistance. Within the world of ...

Description: The selection of a stainless steel alloy begins with a simple question: "What is going to be done to the material?" This rather gentle inquiry rapidly cascades into an avalanche of significant ...

Description: Stainless steel, including austenitic stainless steel, is popular for its strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. It's aesthetically pleasing, easy to produce, clean, and maintain, and ...

Description: It is important to understand what materials are compatible in order to prevent future corrosion issues. We have organized materials in groups to show materials that are compatible with each other. ...