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SUS … Is There a Difference? Yes and No](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/ss-vs-sus) - December 13, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/ss-vs-sus#comments-listing) [![stainless steel ss vs. sus.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_0200.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/ss-vs-sus) Scientists and engineers have a habit of [giving weird names](http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/science-environment/2014/03/funniest-species-names) to things, or at least struggling to align them universally.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/ss-vs-sus) ## [Sheet Metal Sizes: What You Need To Know](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/standard-sizes-of-sheet-metal) - December 03, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/standard-sizes-of-sheet-metal#comments-listing) [![standard sizes of sheet metal](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Industrial%20exterior%20yellow%20door%20with%20alarm%20bell.jpeg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/standard-sizes-of-sheet-metal) [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/standard-sizes-of-sheet-metal) ## [McHone Industries Adds Stamping Press to Metalworking Capabilities](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mchone-industries-adds-stamping-press-to-metalworking-capabilities) - December 02, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mchone-industries-adds-stamping-press-to-metalworking-capabilities#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Stamp%20press.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mchone-industries-adds-stamping-press-to-metalworking-capabilities) McHone Industries has expanded its capabilities to provide customers with an even better [one-stop shop experience](https://blog.mchoneind.com/blog/why-full-service-metal-fabrication-is-universally-awesome) for metalworking services.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mchone-industries-adds-stamping-press-to-metalworking-capabilities) ## [303 Vs 304 Vs 316 Stainless: Comparing the Most Popular Steels](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/303-vs-304-vs-316-stainless) - November 27, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/303-vs-304-vs-316-stainless#comments-listing) [![303 vs 304 vs 316 stainless](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/303%20vs%20304%20vs%20316%20stainless.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/303-vs-304-vs-316-stainless) [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/303-vs-304-vs-316-stainless) ## [What's the Best Aluminum for Welding?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/whats-the-best-aluminum-for-welding) - October 05, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/whats-the-best-aluminum-for-welding#comments-listing) [![dark-1838986_1280.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/dark-1838986_1280.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/whats-the-best-aluminum-for-welding) As a softer metal that still boasts plenty of strength, aluminum is a preferred choice in fabrication and production.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/whats-the-best-aluminum-for-welding) ## [5 Ways a Metal Bed Frame Manufacturer Can Help You Rest Easily](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-ways-a-metal-bed-frame-manufacturer-can-help-you-rest-easily) - September 30, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-ways-a-metal-bed-frame-manufacturer-can-help-you-rest-easily#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/metal%20bed%20frame.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-ways-a-metal-bed-frame-manufacturer-can-help-you-rest-easily) Metal provides a level of strength and longevity other materials simply can’t match.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-ways-a-metal-bed-frame-manufacturer-can-help-you-rest-easily) ## [Angle Iron vs. Square Tubing: A Strength Comparison](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/angle-iron-vs.-square-tubing-a-strength-comparison) - September 24, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/angle-iron-vs.-square-tubing-a-strength-comparison#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Angle%20iron%20vs.%20Square%20tubing.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/angle-iron-vs.-square-tubing-a-strength-comparison) For just about any project that requires a metal structure, the strength of its framework is one of the first considerations.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/angle-iron-vs.-square-tubing-a-strength-comparison) ## [Plate Rolling Services and Aluminum Formability](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/plate-rolling-services-and-aluminum-formability) - September 09, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/plate-rolling-services-and-aluminum-formability#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/aluminum%20formabilitiy.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/plate-rolling-services-and-aluminum-formability) [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/plate-rolling-services-and-aluminum-formability) ## [Steel Tubing Vs. Wood: Which Is Better?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/steel-tubing-vs.-wood-which-is-better) - September 03, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/steel-tubing-vs.-wood-which-is-better#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Steel%20tubing%20vs.%20wood.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/steel-tubing-vs.-wood-which-is-better) Tubing comes in practically every size and shape.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/steel-tubing-vs.-wood-which-is-better) ## [316 vs 316L Stainless Steel: What's the Difference?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/316-vs-316l-stainless-steel) - August 21, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/316-vs-316l-stainless-steel#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/weld-108585_960_720.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/316-vs-316l-stainless-steel) The world of stainless steel grades can get pretty interesting.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/316-vs-316l-stainless-steel) [1](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/page/1) [2](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/page/2) [3](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/page/3) [4](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/page/4) [5](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/page/5) [...](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/page/6) [18](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/page/18) [Next >](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates Search [![Tube Sizing Chart Mchone Industries ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1629394/aced0a34-e3c2-4105-b1d9-d9ab77aeef86.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1629394/aced0a34-e3c2-4105-b1d9-d9ab77aeef86) ### Recent Posts ### Categories - [American Manufacturing (32)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/american-manufacturing) - [Applications (36)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/applications) - [Bead Blasting (2)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/bead-blasting) - [Corrosion (1)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/corrosion) - [Cost (56)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/cost) - [Designs & Engineering (43)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/designs-engineering) - [Fabrication (53)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/fabrication) - [Finishing (36)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/finishing) - [Inventory Management (4)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/inventory-management) - [laser cutting (12)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/laser-cutting) - [Manufacturing (41)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/manufacturing) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](https://www.facebook.com/Mchone-Industries-Inc-126151490773658) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/10038271) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/McHoneInd) - ©2016 Mchone Industries - 110 Elm St, Salamanca, NY 14779 - [716 945-3380](tel:716%20945-3380) [Inbound Marketing Services](https://www.protocol80.com/?__hstc=188237047.78a3c8f7d2de938ea7ba6d5a148777ba.1469161780489.1469161780491.1469164072126.3&__hssc=188237047.2.1469164072126&__hsfp=3532841668) by protocol 80