Ever wondered how master metalworkers achieve those incredibly strong yet flawlessly shaped creations? Heat treatment holds the key! Specifically, two techniques called annealing and tempering can ...
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, ...
At the end of the day, you want to source materials that suit your project's purpose. Sometimes the focus is on performance and endurance. In other applications, the final product's appearance may be ...
Did you know that tempered steel has been around for centuries? In feudal Japan, bladesmiths would make weapons using tempered metal. They would often place clay around parts of a steel sword, stick ...
If you’ve paid any attention to the news over the past two years, you’ve noticed markets across many industries falling victim to volatility brought on by lagging production and increased demand. ...
The customer relationships that stand the test of time have so much to teach us. Recently, I had the opportunity to talk to someone who’s worked with Mead Metals to source material for over 28 ...
Need A Guide? If you're reading this, the chances are that you probably know what spring steel is used for in a general sense. In case you don't, we'll be sure to cover some of the basics with you ...
If you’ve ever wondered what the most commonly used metal in the world is, you might be surprised (or unsurprised for that matter) to find out that it’s steel. Steel is strong and widely used. Many ...