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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Surface Finish is one of the most important factors when it comes to ordering material or following a specification. Due to the wide variety of effects different surface finishes can have, it should...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The short answer: any decision on chemical, mechanical and physical properties of metal alloys is highly dependent on the what task the medical device will perform and the environment in which it will...

Springs are used in plenty of applications in the present-day world. Even so, only a few people have a nodding acquaintance with the brass tracks of spring manufacturing and the different qualities...

For decades Grade 5, 6-4 titanium has dominated the titanium discussion when it comes to manufacturing applications, mainly due to the extensive use of this workhorse alloy for military and advanced...