Steel is all around us. Chances are, you encounter it every day without even realizing it. From cars to buildings, appliances to infrastructure, steel makes up the objects we depend on.
In the world of metals, brass and bronze are often confused as the same thing. But while both are copper alloys with rich histories and impressive versatility, they each have their own unique traits ...
Feeling stuck between copper and beryllium copper (BeCu)? We get it. Both are great metals, but picking the right one can be confusing.
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 ...
