Materials

Feb 25, 2021

Like everyone in our industry, we’re dealing with volatile material prices. We’ve seen prices of our key inputs; stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel skyrocket. Why is this happening?

Nov 25, 2020

We take a quick trip down south to Walt Disney World to investigate how much aluminum is contained within the outer shell of the famous EPCOT ball!

Oct 02, 2020

An examination of the similarities and very crucial differences between our two most commonly carried grades of aluminum: 5052 and 6061.

Aug 13, 2020

We now stock 2205 duplex plate in house in thicknesses of 3/16" up to 1/2"

Jul 22, 2020

In this interesting mix of fact and fiction, take a dive into materials from comics and movies and research their closest possible real world equivalents.

May 12, 2020

What makes stainless steel sanitary? Learn why it's important for the food and medical industries to have 304 grade steel components.