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Aluminum 6061 T6 vs T651 vs T6511: What is the Difference?

Aluminum alloys are available in many grades and it is not an easy task to differentiate between them. This article provides you with a comparison of two of the most used tempering processes being used for aluminum alloys. These tempered alloys have the s
Jul 23,2024

Surgical Steel vs Titanium: Deep into the Properties, Piercings, and Suitability

You surely know that the strongest metal is titanium, and the alloy is steel that we frequently use in our daily lives. Both are superior in their perspective because having excellent chemical and physical properties. But their alloys are totally differen
Jul 24,2024

Anodized Titanium: The Definitive Guide

Anodizing is a famous electrochemical technique to develop colours on different metal and alloys. Anodizing of titanium is different than aluminum anodizing as it doesn’t involve any dye. An electrochemical process is implied and colour variation is
Jul 23,2024
6061 vs 6082

6061 vs 6082 Aluminum Comparative Guide

Aluminum is a very demanding material in engineering applications because of being strong and lighter in weight. By adding alloying elements in Al alloys and providing heat treatment, its mechanical properties like shear strength and toughness further inc
Jul 24,2024

Surface Finish Chart: The Complete Guide

Metal surface finish charts are a reference tool used for assuring quality and precision in surface preparation. In addition to physical properties like strength, ductility or toughness etc. surface provides material an overall appearance. A smooth surfac
Jul 24,2024
3Cr13 Steel

3Cr13 Steel: The Complete Guide

3Cr13 martensitic stainless steel has intrinsic metallurgical properties. These properties decide the category of the 3Cr13 item. One has to understand the edge retention and corrosion behavior of a knife. Edge retention decides the life and maintenance o
Jul 24,2024

How to Clean Oxidized Aluminum: 4 Ways

Cleaning oxidized aluminum and making it stain free The versatility of aluminum metal made it durable and the most commonly used metal for vast applications ranging from household items like kitchen utensils to industrial level products. This special meta
Jul 24,2024
Lighter Metals Guide: Properties, Processing, and Material Selection

Lighter Metals Guide: Properties, Processing, and Material Selection

This article is going to be very important and interesting for you because it introduces many new metals with impressive properties. With advancements in either equipment or materials, lighter materials have become a priority, especially for the aerospace
Jun 28,2025
Least Conductive Metals: A Complete Guide

Least Conductive Metals: A Complete Guide

All metals can conduct electricity to a certain limit. But some metals are highly conductive materials and some are non-conductive. There is a phenomenon behind the conductivity of metals and their other properties. This article will explore all the essen
Jun 25,2025
PEEK vs PTFE: Which High-Performance Plastic Fits Your CNC Project?

PEEK vs PTFE: Which High-Performance Plastic Fits Your CNC Project?

Here is a complete blog introducing the difference between PEEK vs PTFE -- common types of CNC engineering plastic materials. If you want to know more about it, come and see!
Jun 20,2025
POM-H vs POM-C: Side-by-Side Guide for Machining Engineers

POM-H vs POM-C: Side-by-Side Guide for Engineers

POM-H vs POM-C in POM family--two common types of machining acetal materials. This blog will introduce their properties and machining details.
Jun 18,2025
Melting Point of Zinc: Temperature, Alloys, and Industrial Impact

Melting Point of Zinc: Temperature, Alloys, and Industrial Impact

Here is a blog introducing the melting point of Zinc. And you will learn about its temperature, alloys and industrial impact. Also, you will know methods to machining zinc.
Jun 14,2025
Metal Replacement Guide: Metals to Advanced Polymers and Composites

Metal Replacement Guide: Metals to Advanced Polymers and Composites

How do you know about metal replacement? --It is a method to replace materials with non-metal materials, such as polymers and composites.
Jun 13,2025
Is Carbon Fibre a Metal? - Properties & Metal Comparisons

Is Carbon Fibre a Metal? - Properties & Metal Comparisons

Is carbon fibre a metal? Why would people curious about that? Here we will discuss the properties and metal comparisons and you might learn something new!
Jun 05,2025
What Is Low Alloy Steel: Must-Know Properties, Grades,& Applications

What Is Low Alloy Steel: Must-Know Properties, Grades,& Applications

What do know about low alloy steel? What is its properties and grades and applications? Here is the right place to learn more of it!
May 27,2025
Top 10! The Most Common Machining Steel: Machining&Alternative Solutions

Top 10! The Most Common Machining Steel: Machining&Alternative Solutions

Do you know what is the most common machining steel? Come and look here, you'll find out the answer! And learning more professional machining solutions!
May 23,2025
What Is 42CrMo Steel? -Machining Equivalent Materials Difference

What Is 42CrMo Steel? -Machining Equivalent Materials Difference

42CrMo steel is a structural steel alloy known for its high performance across various industries. This alloy is mostly used in heavy-duty parts exposed to high stress. An in-depth analysis of the steel is provided in this article highlighting its chemica
May 09,2025
What Is Monel 400? -Must-Knows Of Monel Alloy

What Is Monel 400? -Must-Knows Of Monel Alloy

This blog introduces the properties, applications and machining and welding of Monel 400. You will learn a lot from this article!
Apr 22,2025

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