What are ASTM Standards?
Posted by: Mark Anderson on June 18, 2019
In your experience in the metal industry, you’ve likely come across ASTM standard designations, such as ASTM B194 for beryllium copper or ASTM B103 for phosphor bronze, but did you ever wonder what the “ASTM” stands for? These ASTM standards are crucial to ensure materials are safe and high-quality, performing the way they’re supposed to in your facility and as part of your final product.
Read MoreHow is Brass Used in the Automotive Industry?
Posted by: Dani Weinhandl on June 6, 2019
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and can have many different properties depending on the balance of these two materials. Additionally, brass can include other metals such as aluminum, lead, and arsenic, which will each create a different alloy with its own unique properties.
Read MoreHow is Beryllium Copper Used in the Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications Industry?
Posted by: Dani Weinhandl on April 9, 2019
Did you know consumer electronics and telecommunications account for nearly half of all beryllium copper (BeCu) alloy consumption? Without it, we wouldn’t be able to communicate and live the way we do. This material is crucial. This cluster of metals goes by many different terms: CuBe and Spring Copper. Beryllium, cobalt, nickel, iron, and lead all make the useful copper alloy — giving it a unique group of properties, such as being highly conductive.
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2019 Metal Industry Forecast
Posted by: Brian Rothstein on March 12, 2019
Over recent years, the metal industry has seen a dramatic boom. With this increase, you may question where the industry is heading. Will demand continue to grow or is the bubble due to burst? Below is a look at the metal industry and where it’s expected to go in 2019 and beyond