Metals Learning Center - Page 3

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, lighter alloys — like aerospace. Keep reading for the long answer because, like most things in manuf... Continue Reading

Whether you’re sourcing an alloy product for an industrial, medical, or consumer application, there’s a good chance that specific shapes and mechanical properties are required. That’s where cold work comes in. Cold work is any metalworking process that plastically deforms the alloy below its recrys... Continue Reading

Climate change is among the most pressing challenges faced by businesses today. Our planet and its people are already feeling the effects of long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns. To preserve the environment for future generations, we must closely examine how our business practices ei... Continue Reading

By Sergio Sensini Activity at this year's Intersolar Europe (May 10th - 13th) was very intense. Instead of hosting its own booth, Ulbrich of Austria opted to share a space with Enlog's sales rep and their other principals. The result was a complete "Solar Hub Booth" for module materials needs. Th... Continue Reading

Nitinol, an alloy of nickel and titanium with approximately fifty percent nickel, is a relatively recently formulated metal that takes its name both from its composition and the place where it was produced (Nickel Titanium –Naval Ordnance Laboratory). History of Nitinol Although it was discovere... Continue Reading