Quality steel is the backbone of every strong build. But what does it take to actually produce steel strong enough to withstand the test of time? At Mead Metals, we've spent decades perfecting the ...
Metal manufacturing is a complex process. Raw materials go on quite a journey—from the mill all the way to the end user. During this production process, the metal changes hands multiple times before ...
Selecting the best type of metal for your specific project can be overwhelming. There are so many types of metals to choose from, each with their own unique characteristics. Not to mention, the type ...
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental organization that creates international standards for quality, safety, and other procedures in many ...
Spring steel, commonly referred to as annealed spring steel, is known as a “general use” steel because of its many uses and applications. Mead Metals offers a wide variety of spring steel products, ...
Cold rolled strip steel, often shortened to strip steel or cold rolled strip, is commonly used across various applications and industries. Today, I’ll cover some of the unique properties of this ...
Different Types of Steel Steel is the most common metal in the world, making it a versatile material for construction, manufacturing, and many other applications. It is a ferrous alloy composed of ...
As anyone in the metal industry will tell you, not all metals are created equal. But that’s because metals are made differently depending on their unique uses. For example, tempering and annealing ...
Steel, a variant of iron with carbon added, often has other elements added to it in order to prepare it for processing and industrial use. While you may have heard of tempering, not all steelmaking ...