Non-Destructive Testing Types (LP/MP/UT/RX) Non-destructive test (abbreviated, NDT) used to evaluate the physical and mechanical properties of a welded connection without damaging the equipment. The most common non-destructive tests are visual inspection, penetrating fluids, magnetic particles, ... Read More
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Guide to Spring Materials Springs not only vary by design, but also in the materials used to make them. In fact, when you choose a spring material, you are making an important decision about how your springs will perform. The spring material used for the construction of your springs will affect how ... Read More
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Dear Customers Please be informed that our company will be closed from 16th, Jan. to 29th, Jan. for Chinese New Year holiday. Normal business will resume on 30th, Jan. In a bid to prevent transmission and control the pandemic, our government encourages companies to make flexible arrangements for the ... Read More
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Spring systems for special tasks Spring systems are spring-technical applications made up of several individual springs, which together realize special tasks. These individually designed spring systems can be designed for a wide variety of applications. By selecting and arranging different springs, ... Read More
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8 COMMON USES FOR HARD-DRAWN WIRE Hard-drawn wire is so common and affordable that you might not realize that many objects you use every day are made from it. As a matter of fact, it is a part of almost every industry in the United States. Essentially, it is steel that is drawn to the required ... Read More
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Different Types of Stainless Steel When people use the term “stainless steel,” they often use it as a “catchall” term, but in reality, there are several different types of stainless steel with a variety of uses. Stainless steel is an alloy that is produced by combining a variety of different base ... Read More
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What Is 8620 Steel? The 8620 is a grade of steel that gives you a nice combination of wear resistance and toughness, and it’s meant mainly for industrial uses. It’s known to have good internal strength, but the strength on the outside is even greater. The 8620 steel is usually used for carburizing ... Read More
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HOW TO POLISH METAL Metals are often selected for their aesthetic appeal as much as their mechanical properties. In these cases, the metal needs to be polished to attain the desired look. There are several different ways to polish metal and certain considerations that need to be evaluated prior to ... Read More
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Coatings Available for Stainless Wire Coatings are put on wire for ease of drawing the wire but also to provide lubricant for the spring coilers. Soap Coated Phosphate™: Gibbs Interwire trade name for soap drawn stainless Non-metallic coating Most common and least expensive coating available How it ... Read More
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Stainless Wire Operating Temperatures Operating temperatures for the 300 series are typically 400-450 degrees. If higher operating temperatures are required, we suggest 17-7PH (550- 600 degrees) Have even higher temperature requirements? Go with superalloys such as Inconel X750 or Inconel 600. ... Read More
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