More than other metals, stainless steel is used in many applications that require high levels of cleanliness and sanitation. Hospital equipment, medical tools, food service equipment, and restaurant...
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Corrosion of Tubular Steel Products Part 2: Prevention & Removal
- March 30, 2016
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Corrosion in Tubular Steel Products Part 1: Causes & Types
- March 28, 2016
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What causes corrosion of tubular steel products?
Corrosion is a chemical process that slowly causes the breakdown of a metal. In steel, both oxygen and moisture are needed to begin the corrosion...
Tubular Steel Products: Stainless Steel Finishing and Applications
- March 02, 2016
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Tubular steel products can be finished in a surprising number of ways. A few weeks ago, we did an article on powder coating for metal tubing. Today, we'll be focusing on common stainless steel...
Tubular Steel Fabrication: Let Us Count the Ways
- February 24, 2016
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Metal fabrication is a term that encompasses a large number of processes in manufacturing. Tubular steel fabrication refers specifically to those process that prepare and assemble the metal tubing...
10 Common Items You Didn't Know Used Powder Coating
- February 15, 2016
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Most people tend to assume colorful (or not-so-colorful) everyday objects have been painted. Actually, there are many everyday items that are powder coated due to its cost, durability, and...
Embossing as a Metal Strengthening Technique
- September 28, 2015
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Embossing is a texturing technique used to raise or stamp patterns into a given material.
Embossing is similar to engraving, which is a technique that cuts designs into the material rather than...