Metals Learning Center

You might be confused by this article’s title. Is A286 a stainless steel or a special metal? The answer, of course, is yes. A286 stainless steel holds a unique place in material science as it serves dual roles: it’s classified as both a stainless steel and a special metal. As an iron-based alloy,... Continue Reading

The metal industry is among the oldest in existence. Several countries determine their industry growth by the increase in metals, demonstrating how crucial this material is. The metal supply chain comprises three critical stages: melt mills, re-rollers, and service centers. There are, of course, o... Continue Reading

Flat metal products are typically specified to a set of mechanical properties. Ultimate tensile strength, 0.2% offset yield strength, percent elongation, and hardness are applied representations of how the building blocks of a given material behave in response to an applied load. Tensile, yield, and... Continue Reading

As the world transitions toward sustainable energy sources, the demand for precision-engineered materials in clean technologies is surging. So, too, is the complexity of these applications. From solar power and nuclear energy generated by fission and fusion to fuel cells, electrolyzer and battery te... Continue Reading

Ulbrich Offers the Medical Device Community Easy Access to Braid Wire FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Westminster, SC, December 22, 2023] – Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products (USWP) proudly announces its collaboration with Chamfr, marking a significant expansion of Ulbrich’s Braid Wire Accelerator® Program.... Continue Reading