When it comes to finishes for commercial or industrial aluminum or steel tubing parts, OEMs want something that looks slick, stands up to wear and tear, and is cost-effective. And if they have...
In its end-of-year review, KnifeNews made some interesting predictions about what to expect in the knife world for 2019.
Whether it's in the kitchen, the shop, outdoors, or in the field, knives are one of the most important and commonly used tools that involve metal manufacturing. And while most every knife blade is...
As a knife manufacturer, you want to make tools that your customers find highly desirable. But it’s important to remember that there really is no “perfect knife” for every consumer.
Even the most...
Manufacturing durable home and garden tools, the kind that customers will pay good money for, requires using quality “tool steel.” Sure, there are plenty of cheaper tools that use other materials --...
Metals like steel and aluminum, while crucial to many applications, have a glaring issue. They’re particularly susceptible to market fluctuations, prone to potential scarcity and sociopolitical...
Metal or plastic? That's the question many ask when designing -- or buying -- fertilizer spreader blades and parts. And while both materials are viable options that can contribute to a great end...
Metal cutting techniques fall into three broad categories:
- Manual tools
- Machine cutting
- Burning/welding tech (such as laser cutting)
All have their uses in sheet metal fabrication, though there is...
HSS tube steel has a great strength-to-weight ratio, which makes it an ideal resource in a variety of construction applications.
You may have heard it called by any of several other names, so let’s...
Knife maintenance generates some confusion among kitchen knife set owners. If you are a knife manufacturer, you’re hopefully aware of the potential misunderstandings of knife steel -- mainly the ...
