As a purchasing agent, sourcing the best-priced steel tube components that go into creating a product is your job. However, an experienced agent knows it takes more than accepting the lowest bid from potential tube manufacturers to get what the engineer needs. Below, we’ve compiled 10 of the best questions to ask to get the […]

If you’re treating HSLA steel as a commodity, you may not realize you can get even closer to what you want without having to spend more, thanks to two processes. In this post, we’ll focus on those processes and why they make such a big difference. We’ll also explain how they can upgrade your HSLA […]

The 8620 material grade is popular in tube part designs and is usually viewed as only a commodity. But what if there was an equivalent metal produced using a different process that could manufacture a better tube product? Below you’ll learn how an 8620 equivalent can live up to (and may even surpass) the original […]

Is it better to search for commercial off-the-shelf tubing or design with a completely custom tube? To answer that question, we’ll look at why standard tubing sometimes falls short and three critical tubing design considerations to keep in mind when you’re considering customized tubing as an option. But first, a video summarizing what we’ll cover: […]

Heat treating is a significant step in creating high-quality tubing components and is an important part of the foundry process. It’s a technique designed to move your metal tube beyond casting, increasing its durability and longevity.  In this post, we’ll look at four specific heat treatments, what improvements they provide and how it aids in […]

Advanced CNC finishing capabilities eliminate process variation, integrate rapid-fire operations, and create flexibility so you can design a better product. This post will examine four examples of how it can make a product created with centrifugal casting even better. Because CNC machining removes unneeded metal fast and selectively, it’s a finishing process that works perfectly […]

Centrifugal casting is a highly efficient manufacturing process for creating hollow cylindrical parts that are economical and offer superior soundness. It’s also a process that is often either unknown or misunderstood. From the different types available to the varying industry applications, this article will explore the ins and outs of how centrifugal casting works, how […]

Whether you’re creating a component for the defense industry or a custom aftermarket part for a luxury car, cost and quality are always critical. Deciding on the right manufacturing process impacts those factors and is an essential consideration at the early design stages. Get it wrong, and it will end up costing you time, money, […]

Metal engineers have a lot on their plates, and it can be challenging to keep up with the latest industry topics. However, by finding a trusted, condensed list of the best trade publications in your field you won’t have to look far for accurate research and the latest updates. For that reason, our engineers singled […]