How 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 MoreWhat is the Difference Between Surgical Steel and Stainless Steel?
Posted by: Mike Baufield on May 13, 2019
It’s not uncommon to wonder about the differences between different types of steel. At least, it’s not uncommon around here. In our industry, understanding the small, unique differences between different steel varieties is big business. After all, choosing the best material for a given application is an important step in any project. In the case of metal materials, the characteristics of different materials will show up when they are cut, bent, punch-pressed, and otherwise processed.
Read MoreWhat Is Minimum Order Quantity in Manufacturing?
Posted by: Brian Rothstein on January 8, 2019
If you’ve spent a bit of time on our website, you may have noticed three letters strung together: MOQ. And in case it wasn’t made clear at the time, those three letters stand for minimum order quantity. It’s a phrase we reference throughout our website, and it’s important for our current and prospective customers to know about. So beyond knowing what these three letters stand for, let’s look at what they mean and how our minimum order quantity policy benefits customers.
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Why Edge Rolling and Conditioning Matter
Posted by: Brian Rothstein on December 14, 2018
You, like every other business out there, are trying to constantly gain efficiency and increase productivity. This is crucial in just about any industry, metal manufacturing included. By providing edge rolling and conditioning services, that's exactly what we do. Sheet metal edge rolling results in a cleaner edge, meaning you'll receive a more consistent product that moves through machines more efficiently.
Read MoreFlat Rolled Product - What's Leveled, Blanked, and Cut-To-Length?
Posted by: Mike Baufield on December 6, 2018
If you're looking for flat material, coil stock can be tough. While high-volume fabricators might have their own equipment to flatten coil and process it into sheets, too often you're at the mercy of pattern sizes and prepackaged quantities rather than being able to order what you need. The leveling and blanking process takes care of that.
Read MoreMead Metals Customer Feature: KMC Stampings
Posted by: Brian Rothstein on November 16, 2018
Back in 1998, KMC Stampings was looking for a company they could work with who would support their needs and help them with some of their more niche requests. Specifically, they were looking for a materials vendor that could supply them a variety of materials in small quantities. You see, their existing vendors dealt in large quantities and didn’t carry the variety of materials they were seeking. That was when they first learned about Mead Metals. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves…
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Metallurgy 101: Industry Acronyms You Need to Know
Posted by: Mark Anderson on January 25, 2018
Throughout the metal buying process, you likely run across quite a few acronyms. Metals are classified in numerous ways, and sometimes, trying to get a handle on everything can be enough to make your head spin. I've outlined a glossary of common acronyms you'll likely encounter. Knowing what these acronyms refer to will help you purchase metals more efficiently while getting you the right materials for your project.
Read MoreHow to Help Your Customer Figure Out What Type of Metal They Need
Posted by: Mark Anderson on December 29, 2017
More often than not, our customers have a pretty clear idea of what type of metal they need. But, that's not always the case. We don't expect our customers to be complete experts. If you're unsure about variables related to temper or which thickness range is appropriate, we can help. Similarly, we're able to help customers understand which tolerances and capabilities the mills offer. That's an area of expertise we own.
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