Lead-free zinc alloys can be used to create a variety of items—from gears for toys to antique car parts Most people are familiar with zinc. They know it’s a dietary supplement that helps boost their immune system. However, zinc also is used to make alloys. Brass, for example, typically contains 55 percent to 95 percent…
Master alloys help copper shine Red metals have played an important role in many cultures, including those of the ancient Egyptians and Romans, who crafted tools, cookware, dishes, mirrors and razors out of copper. Modern uses for copper include electrical, heating/cooling applications, fluid handling and plumbing applications, as well as an increasing demand for the…
We are writing to let you know that Belmont will be exhibiting next month at the CASTExpo in Minneapolis, MN from April 16 – April 19. Sponsored solely by the American Foundry Society (AFS), CastExpo is the single largest trade show and exposition for metalcasting in the Americas. CastExpo offers metalcasters, suppliers, and casting buyers…
MJSA Expo, the oldest and largest U.S. trade show dedicated to professional jewelry making and design, is running simultaneously with JA New York Spring and LUEUR Spring at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. It’s chock full of the latest bench tools, laser welders, casting machines, alloys, CAD/CAM systems, gemstones and beads, component parts, stamping…