Here at CFI, we’ve been working with components of all kinds for over three decades, including threaded inserts. Typically, inserts are made from brass, due to the material’s versatility thanks to its position in the material science Goldilocks zone of relative strength, cost, corrosion resistance, machinability, thermal conductivity, and lack
Metal Alloys
Overcoming Challenges: The Rising Price of Nickel
Nickel is much more than a portion of the composition of a 5-cent coin in the United States. It is used in the composition of Stainless Steel, which plays a very important role in the appliance, automotive and marine industries. Stainless steel is always in high demand because of its
Stainless steel much more than what’s in your kitchen cabinet
If only people knew how many grades of steel there are, perhaps they wouldn’t take nearly every piece of metal for granted. There is a lot going on with a few numbers and letters that people don’t know about. So what do these numbers mean and who comes up with