Steel is one of the most widely used materials in the world due to the innumerable properties that make it useful in various industries: from construction, to art…
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Origin and discovery of metals
Metals have been a determining factor in the development of humanity since the dawn of the first advanced civilizations, so much so that everyday items from that time…
What is Monel and what is it used for?
Monel is a metal that was created at the beginning of the 20th century. Since then, its popularity in different industries has grown continually due to its many…
Aluminum: the most widely used non-ferrous metal
Aluminum is present throughout our daily lives as part of many familiar objects: light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, decorations, furniture… But do you know why — its main characteristics,…
History and uses of copper
Copper has been with us practically since the birth of human civilization. Its myriad helpful properties have made it essential over millennia, so much so that today it…
Alloy steels: characteristics, uses and examples
Do you know what alloy steels are and what they are used for? This industrial input stands out for its versatility, making it perfect for forging tools and…
What are safety valves used for?
Do you know what safety valves are and what they do? They are essential in a great number of devices, especially where a problem with the system has…
Advantages and disadvantages of gate valves
Do you know what a gate valve is and what kinds there are? These devices have different advantages and disadvantages depending on the application. This is why it…
Non-destructive testing (NDT) in the forging industry
NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is a term used to describe inspections that provide information about an object without damaging it in any way either during or…
Austenitic stainless steels
Austenitic stainless steels have the best corrosion resistance of all stainless steels, and excellent resistance to both extremely low and high temperatures. It is the most widely used…