Metals Learning Center - Page 29

A Brief History of Stainless Steel 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 really knowing why it was better than its alternatives. Big brea... Continue Reading

To Our Valued Ulbrich Customer, We want to take this opportunity to provide an update on current market conditions. As it comes of no surprise, there has been no shortage of challenges that we face as we continue to work through the impact of the Pandemic. Recently we received news that an agreemen... Continue Reading

Get the Full July Issue: Click here to download the 16 page Economic Update for the full details of recent economic trends impacting the steel and commodities markets, as well as the associated industries across the globe. Continue reading below for the Executive Summary. July 2021 Economic Upda... Continue Reading

Inconel® alloys are one of the most versatile metals around. Their applications cut across a wide range of industries thanks to their high performance and superior properties. They are a natural choice within the automotive, aerospace, marine, and oil and gas industries since they are specificall... Continue Reading

Medical tubing is an essential component in an ever-expanding array of delivery systems and related devices used in minimally invasive surgical procedures. Round or flat stainless steel wire is often used to braid-reinforce tubing for applications that require torque transmission, burst strength, ... Continue Reading