Have you ever considered what goes into making tool steels? You might be surprised to find out that steel for tools actually goes through a distinct process to make it especially strong. There is a reason why nowadays tools are some of the only things that are truly built to last. Lots of exciting methods […]
When the subject of metal heat treating in Gastonia, NC comes up, people often picture a burly looking blacksmith dipping a glowing hot piece of metal into water, causing it to sizzle and cool rapidly, then banging on it with a hammer. While this, in essence, is a form of heat treating, it’s hardly representative […]
When working with metal parts and components over an extended period of time, the likelihood of running into problems increases. Depending upon the ways in which given parts are used, issues may occur after varying lengths of time. One common problem you can run into with your metal parts is what is called metal fatigue, […]
Few people have an understanding of how industry has been able to achieve such monumental innovations over the years and even fewer realize that metallurgy has been at the forefront of many of these innovations. From the plane that you catch to visit your relatives across the country, to the machine that you operate at […]
To those new to the idea of metallurgical services in Gastonia, NC, a lot of the terminology that’s thrown around might be confusing and/or foreign altogether. At the end of the day, all most people really know is that they want their metal treated to be more resilient—they’re not sure about the process, the technique […]