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 process.
We’ve all heard about how great stainless steel is. It’s durable, attractive, and lightweight. But what about other types of steel? What if you can’t afford stainless, or don’t care about aesthetics or weight? If your main concerns include durability, strength, and affordability, carbon steel tubing (often called mild steel tubing) may be more appropriate for you. Let’s … Continue reading Carbon Steel Tubing Advantages and Disadvantages
The most common issue our clients face is a design that looks great on paper, but runs into problems during manufacturing. Metal stamping is a breeding ground for inconsistencies between design ideas and manufacturing realities.
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 finishes.
Metal tubing goes through extensive testing to make sure it’s up to ASTM standards. A tube’s strength goes in two directions: tensile (outwards, pulling) and compression (inwards, pushing).
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 to create a finished product. Tubular steel is only one of many metal products that can be fabricated.
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 environmental benefits.
So you need some tubes bent. You need them bent tightly, precisely, and efficiently. You need rotary draw bending.
Galvanized steel tubing is a great way to cut costs if you’re currently working with stainless steel or painted metal tubes. There’s a good reason galvanization is the most popular way to protect steel tubing.
When we talk about lean manufacturing, imagine it like a building: The pieces on the bottom build the foundation for the next level, which create a platform to support the “roof.” This is the kind of graphic that most companies use to visualize the lean methodology. Sometimes there are more bits involved, sometimes less. Related: … Continue reading What Is Lean Manufacturing, And Why Should You Care?
