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## [Can Your Powder Coated Tube Supplier Meet Your Booth Size Needs?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/powder-coated-tube-supplier-booth-size)
- February 12, 2019
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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...
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## [Do Knife Blade Manufacturers Always Need Premium Steels to Cut It?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/knife-blade-manufacturers-premium-steels)
- January 29, 2019
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In its end-of-year review, [KnifeNews](https://knifenews.com/predictions-what-to-expect-in-the-knife-world-in-2019/) made some interesting predictions about what to expect in the knife world for 2019.
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## [Best Steels for Making Knives](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/best-steels-for-making-knives)
- January 21, 2019
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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...
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## [Know Your Knife Steel & Knife Manufacturing Basics](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/knife-steel-knife-manufacturing-basics)
- January 14, 2019
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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...
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## [How to Make Easy-to-Maintain Metal Components for Home & Garden Tools](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tubular-metal-components-home-garden-tools)
- January 09, 2019
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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 --...
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## [Is Steel Still Cheaper Than Aluminum?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/is-steel-cheaper-than-aluminum)
- December 05, 2018
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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...
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## [Fertilizer Spreader Manufacturers: Should You Use Metal or Plastic?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/fertilizer-spreader-manufacturers-should-you-use-metal-or-plastic)
- November 28, 2018
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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...
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## [The Benefits of Laser Cutting in Sheet Metal Fabrication](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/laser-cutting-in-sheet-metal-fabrication)
- November 21, 2018
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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...
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## [What Is HSS Tube Steel? Properties, Uses, & More](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/hss-tube-steel)
- November 15, 2018
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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...**
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## [4 Tips From a Blade Manufacturer to Make Knife Maintenance Easy](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/blade-manufacturer-knife-maintenance-tips)
- November 01, 2018
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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 **...**
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