Chemical / Materials Processing Metal Strip
Description
Metal strips are engineered to have specific surface finishes, textures, and resistances such as corrosion and fatigue. These strips are produced through various finishing processes, including polishing, burnishing, peening, galvanizing, painting, oiling, waxing, lubricating, plating, and coating. The selection of metal strips is typically based on the required size, dimensions, and material properties, which are verified through laboratory, performance, or field testing .
Working Principle
Metal strips are manufactured by rolling metal into thin, flat pieces. The process involves passing the metal through a series of rollers to achieve the desired thickness and surface finish. This method allows for precise control over the dimensions and properties of the strip, making it useful for applications requiring specific tolerances and surface characteristics. The ability to engineer the surface structure enhances the strip's performance in terms of corrosion resistance and fatigue resistance, making it a versatile material in various industries .
Applications
Metal strips are used in a wide range of applications due to their customizable properties. They are commonly found in construction materials, medical devices, tools, magnetic cores, wires, and are extensively used in the aerospace, military, and medical fields. Specific examples include the use of stainless steel strips in surgical instruments and the use of ferrous metal strips in structural components of buildings .
Advantages over other Metal Strip
Compared to flat wire, metal strips can provide closer gauge tolerances up to about 0.050 inches, which is beneficial for applications requiring precise measurements. Additionally, metal strips can be produced in wider dimensions than flat wire, making them suitable for applications that require larger surface areas. The ability to engineer the edges of metal strips, either by rounding or squaring them off, offers additional customization options that can be advantageous in specific applications .
Limitations
One limitation of metal strips is the presence of burrs along the edges caused by the shearing action during the slitting process. These burrs may require additional processing to remove, which can incur extra costs and time, especially for large quantities. Additionally, maintaining camber, flatness, and other shape parameters can become challenging as the width-to-thickness ratio narrows .
Considerations
When selecting metal strips, it is important to consider factors such as initial costs, operating expenses, durability, accuracy, and maintenance costs. The choice of metal and alloy can significantly impact these factors, as different materials offer varying levels of strength, corrosion resistance, and durability. The need for additional processes, such as edge conditioning or deburring, should also be factored into the overall cost and time required for production .
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Nitronic 60 is truly an all purpose metal. This fully austenitic alloy was originally designed as a temperature alloy, and subsequently has good high temperature properties for temperatures around 1800 ºF. The oxidation resistance of Nitronic 60 is similar to Type 309 S.S., and far superior to... [See More]
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Automotive or Vehicular; Bearings or Bearing Quality; Biomaterial; Chemical or material processing; Marine; Pressure Vessel (PVQ); Resistance Alloy / Heating; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specifications: ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Type: Stainless; Alloy
- Features: Wrought; Austenitic; Corrosion Resistant; Heat Resistant; Superalloy; Wear Resistant
from Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Only Rhenium Alloys delivers ultra-pure grades of Rhenium Ribbon, both commercial and zone refined. Their commercial grade Rhenium Ribbon is 99.99% and our zone refined ribbon is 99.995% pure on a metallic content basis. Both grades may be ordered in either random lengths or specific cut lengths to... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Radar Systems, Components, Sputtering Targets, Heating Elements, Shields & Liners
- Type: Refractory / Reactive
from Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.
MP35N Superalloy Strip, Coil, Foil & Wire, AMS 5758, AMS 5844, AMS 5845, ASTM F562. APPLICATIONS OF MP35N. Fasteners. Springs. nonmagnetic electrical components. medical instruments. medical and dental devices. seawater. oil and gas well. chemical applications. food processing environments. [See More]
- Applications: Automotive or Vehicular; Biomaterial; Chemical or material processing; HV / Electrical; Marine; Oil & Gas Wells; Fasteners, Springs, Medical Instruments, Medical and Dental Devices, Seawater, Food Processing Environments, Nonmagnetic Electrical Components
- UNS Number: 30035
- Type: Cobalt; Refractory / Reactive
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High chrome cast iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Alternative / Renewable Energy; Automotive or Vehicular; BuildingConstruction; Chemical or material processing; Marine; Mining; Oil & Gas Wells; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Structural; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Tempers & Finishes: Normalizing; Tempering, Q+T; Quenching; Carburizing; Nitriding
- Type: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel
- Features: Continuous, Centrifugal or Other Casting Process; Extruded; Wrought; Cold Finished, Rolled or Cold Drawn; Austenitic; Coated / Painted; Duplex; Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); Galvanized; L / ELI; Oil; Powder Metal Parts or Stock; Water; Specialty
from United Performance Metals
Alloy-X is a nickel-based super alloy that possesses excellent resistance to corrosion. Additionally, it delivers strong strength characteristics at elevated temperatures-up to 2200 degrees Fahrenheit. Alloy-X is well suited for forming and welding. Common Applications of High Temp Alloy X. Gas... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Structural
- UNS Number: 6002
- Type: Nickel; Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
from United Performance Metals
Inconel 625 is a nickel-based super alloy that possesses excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion in a broad range of environments. Additionally this alloy has outstanding strength and toughness at temperatures ranging from cryogenic to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. This alloy possesses a high... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing
- UNS Number: 6625
- Type: Nickel; Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
from United Performance Metals
Type 410 stainless steel is a general purpose hardenable stainless steel. Its strength, good ductility and resistance to corrosion in mild atmospheres, steam and mild chemical environments make it well suited for highly stressed parts. Common Applications of 410 Stainless Steel. Automotive exhausts,... [See More]
- Applications: Automotive or Vehicular; Chemical or material processing; Oil & Gas Wells
- UNS Number: 41000
- Type: Stainless
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
from United Performance Metals
321 stainless steel is most similar to 304 stainless steel, however it contains the addition of Titanium making it an excellent choice for prolonged high temperature applications. The addition of Titanium stabilizes this grade of stainless steel against the formation of Chromium Carbide in heat... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Automotive or Vehicular; BuildingConstruction; Chemical or material processing; Structural
- UNS Number: 32100
- Type: Stainless
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
from United Performance Metals
17-7 stainless steel develops its strength and hardness through heat treating. This makes it well suited for applications that require good formability, high strength/hardness and minimum distortion upon heat treating. Common Applications of 17-7 Stainless Steel. Aerospace applications. Chemical... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Oil & Gas Wells; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- UNS Number: 17700
- Type: Stainless
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
from United Performance Metals
17-4 stainless steel develops its strength and hardness through heat treating. This makes it well suited to applications that require ease of fabrication and then the addition of strength/hardness for improved reliability. 17-4 stainless steels provide an outstanding combination of high strength and... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Oil & Gas Wells; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- UNS Number: 17400
- Type: Stainless
- Specifications: AMS; UNS