The technologies of 3D printing have advanced in many different ways as new materials are being used in the production of parts and finished products. Often, we think of thermoplastic materials in 3D printing components. There are even 3D printers that use food materials. Yet powdered metals such as nickel alloys and copper can be…

When talking about pure metal used in manufacturing processes, most people think about slabs or pieces of metal that will be worked and manufactured into end products. Yet several pure metals come in the form of powder. Iron powder is produced in a multitude of grades as each different powder product is classified based on…

Alloys on their own can offer a range of mechanical and structural benefits for manufacturers and other industries. Yet your application may require the alloy to have increased strength, workability, or ductility for the particular application. Magnesium is one of many chemical elements that becomes added to other alloys such as copper and aluminum to…

Copper and aluminum are used in a range of applications around the world. You can find aluminum as beverage cans, metal building sheets and storage tanks. Copper is often found in environments that are electrically conducive, as you may see it as wiring. You can also find copper in electronics and used as brass or…