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What is Galvanneal?

Applying a thin metal barrier - or sacrificial coating - to a base material is a powerful form of protection against oxidation and other forms of corrosion. Galvanising is a common form of metal protection whereby iron or steel is coated with a zinc-plating

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3 Safety Tips To Remember When Welding Metal

All construction and raw materials work is full of safety hazards. Welding, for example, is a particular process that requires extensive hazard-prevention training at the professional level. However, hobbyists or learners have to take their own responsibility

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Where Will The Next Metal Innovation Come From?

At certain key points in history, scientists and inventors have accelerated the production of metal dramatically. There will be many demands on future manufacturing, stretching both our production and environmental limits. A new advancement in material and

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The Great Big Rhino Project 2016

Austen Knapman Ltd are proud to sponsor Paignton Zoo’s Great Big Rhino Project this year. The company has signed up to sponsor a unique piece of three-dimensional public art – a life-size model rhino!

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The Mechanical Properties Of Mild Steel

Mild steel is among the most widely available variations of the metal, and for good reason. Its sheer versatility and budgetary benefits make it a standard choice for reinforcing concrete, and for making automobile parts and cookware. However it also sees

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The Difference Between Stainless Steel & Mild Steel

Most people probably see the world built around them as being just a handful of different materials – metal, wood, plastic etc. But for anyone involved in construction or any kind of metallurgy, the difference between stainless steel and mild steel can be

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