Metals Learning Center - Page 11

As the name alludes to, Nitinol is a nickel-titanium alloy known for its shape memory and super elastic characteristics. Shape memory refers to Nitinol's ability to undergo deformation at one temperature, then recover its original, under formed shape upon heating above its transformation temperature... Continue Reading

Metal strip for stamped parts usually is supplied by service centers that buy the material from large mills and slit it to width for their customers. At least, that is the common perception. But there is another layer in the supply network, which often is unrecognized. These are the precision rerol... Continue Reading

Today’s precision slitters are able to produce strip in very narrow widths, for example around .035” in a certain thickness range. In many cases, however, it is also often wise to consider flat wire as an alternative to strip. Strip is often the most economical choice, particularly for wider size... Continue Reading

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 errors across manufacturing processes. These can be solved may times by correct alloy selection and d... Continue Reading

Wedge wire, or as it’s sometimes referred to, profile bar, is primarily used in the manufacture of screens. It is categorized as a type of screen wire because it belongs to a family of shapes that are used to manufacture screens, which are used in a wide variety of applications. The product has a tr... Continue Reading