The Pros and Cons of Domestic vs. Overseas Metal Sourcing

The Pros and Cons of Domestic vs. Overseas Metal Sourcing

Posted by: Brian Rothstein on February 7, 2025 | 5 min. read

When you're sourcing metals for your projects, making the right decision can feel like a balancing act. Do you opt for a domestic supplier that offers reliability and high quality, or do you seek out ...
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What Does a Metal Slitter Do?

What Does a Metal Slitter Do?

Slitting is a machining service that cuts wide coils to narrower widths. It requires specialized machinery, and when it's done properly, metal slitting can make additional processing faster and more ...
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Brass vs. Phosphor Bronze

Brass vs. Phosphor Bronze

While no two metal alloys are the same, some do have similarities with each other. Understanding the differences between similar alloys is an important step in ensuring you get the best material type ...
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Is Your Metal Supplier ISO Certified?

Is Your Metal Supplier ISO Certified?

Every single metal supplier isn’t going to carry a current ISO 9001 certification. It requires time and resources to obtain and maintain ISO certification, and depending on the specifics of their ...
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What is Phosphor Bronze?

What is Phosphor Bronze?

Phosphor bronze is a copper alloy containing both tin and phosphorus. It’s a highly-valuable, specialty metal with many positive attributes. Here are the properties and characteristics that make ...
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What Does a Metal Slitter Do?

What Does a Metal Slitter Do?

Slitting is a machining service that cuts wide coils to narrower widths. It requires specialized machinery, and when it's done properly, metal slitting can make additional processing faster and more ...
Read More
Brass vs. Phosphor Bronze

Brass vs. Phosphor Bronze

While no two metal alloys are the same, some do have similarities with each other. Understanding the differences between similar alloys is an important step in ensuring you get the best material type ...
Read More
Is Your Metal Supplier ISO Certified?

Is Your Metal Supplier ISO Certified?

Every single metal supplier isn’t going to carry a current ISO 9001 certification. It requires time and resources to obtain and maintain ISO certification, and depending on the specifics of their ...
Read More
What is Phosphor Bronze?

What is Phosphor Bronze?

Phosphor bronze is a copper alloy containing both tin and phosphorus. It’s a highly-valuable, specialty metal with many positive attributes. Here are the properties and characteristics that make ...
Read More
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