A World Without Aluminium: What Couldn't We Do

A World Without Aluminium: What Couldn't We Do

Thursday, 24th of July 2014

If you asked the average person what the world would be like without Aluminium you would probably get a reply like “We'd just have to drink coke from a glass or plastic bottle, wouldn't we?”. This would technically be a correct answer, but the fact of

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The Properties Of Aluminium

Monday, 28th of April 2014

50 years ago aluminium was a relatively young material, which was hardly known of by the general populace; despite being the planets most abundant metal, and the third most common element in the earth's crust. The reason for its late rise to prominence is

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FAQ: What is the Melting Point of Mild Steel?

FAQ: What is the Melting Point of Mild Steel?

Tuesday, 25th of June 2013

Continuing our series of blogs about the properties of mild steel, this week we’re looking at the working temperatures of the material.

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What are the Properties of Mild Steel?

What are the Properties of Mild Steel?

Thursday, 20th of June 2013

Mild steel is one of many different grades of steel which are produced internationally. In fact, the World Steel Association claims there are more than 3500 grades of steel when you take into account all of the unique physical, chemical and environmental properties.

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FAQ: What is the Difference between Mild Steel and Stainless Steel?

FAQ: What is the Difference between Mild Steel and Stainless Steel?

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2013

Today we’re tackling another frequently asked question regarding our mild steel. There are a number of key differences between types of steel which make them suitable for different applications depending on differences to properties including strength,

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