Tag: non-ferrous metals
Common types of metals and their properties
Metals are among the materials that are commonly used and are also the most extracted. Understanding the unique characteristics of each metal that is extracted can help you determine whether you are using it appropriately and which metals should be recycled and which should be scrapped. A metal is a substance that, when freshly produced,…
Understanding the common types of metal, their properties & uses
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in MetalworkA metal is a material that is good at conducting electricity and heat. Metal has a brilliant appearance when it is freshly created, polished, or shattered. Metals can be pulled into wires or hammered into thin sheets (malleable) (ductile). Metals have a high melting point and are less prone to disintegrate when exposed to extreme…
Understanding centrifugal pump
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In industry today, centrifugal pumps are one of the most commonly used types. It is used to transport fluid by the conversion of rotational kinetic energy to the hydrodynamic energy of the fluid flow. This energy typically comes from an engine or electric motor. Today you’ll get to know the definition, functions, applications, components, classifications,…
Things you need to know about polymers
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in MetalworkPolymers are common around us today, even though there are wide varieties of different types and different classifications. In a previous post, we explained these various types of plastics as commodity plastics and specialized types. We also saw the application and a few benefits of plastics. I will like you to check it out! Read…
Different types of metals and their classifications
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in MetalworkThere are various types of metals out there suitable for specific applications. Even though metals are made by mining ore from within the earth. They are extracted from rocks in a large-scale industrial process. Leaving that aside, our purpose here is to discuss the different types of metals and their functions. But before that, different…
Everything you need to know about plastic
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in MetalworkWhen we look everywhere around us, we must find plastics. They make lives easier, safer, cleaner, and even more enjoyable. They are term commonly used to describe a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials which is used in different applications. Plastics can be found in our houses, clothes, cars, toys, screens, medical equipment, etc.…
Understanding the difference between metals and non-metals
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in MetalworkBoth metals and non-metals are very common materials that are widely used by humans. In fact, without these materials surviving would have been hard for us. They are different elements in the periodic table, which is why the topic needs to be treated for its clear differentiation. Today you’ll get to know the definition, types,…
Understanding the various types of residual stress
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in MetalworkIn solid materials, residual stress is stresses that remain in them after their original cause of stress is removed. Residual stress can be useless and useful in a material. that is, it may be desirable or undesirable. Unintended residual stress in a material may cause it to fail prematurely, while it can be used in…
Things you need to know about rivets and riveted joints
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in MetalworkRiveting is a permanent cold-joining process that is widely used in the manufacturing world. It’s the best alternative and more economical than welded and glued joints. Before the wide use of welding, riveting was the main joining method used in the construction of metal bridges, boilers (tight stress-relieved to tight strong joints), low-pressure tanks (requiring…
Everything you need to know about keys and keyways (keyed joints)
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in MetalworkIn the mechanical engineering field, keyed joints are made up of keys and keyways. These keys can be machined into different forms depending on the type of key joints required. Keyways are machined surfaces on a shaft in the dimension of the key. They are fixed together to ensure no pulling apart of components and…
Heat Treatment of Aluminum and Aluminum alloys
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in MetalworkSince there are different applications made with aluminum, meeting the requirement of the items will make aluminum undergo heat treatment. heat treatment will change the properties of aluminum in certain ways to meet a desired characteristic. In one of my previous articles, I extensively discuss on heat treatment of ferrous and nonferrous metals, their processes…
Understanding the heat treatment of metals
Heat treatment is the first consideration to be made when trying to change the properties of metals. This is a mechanical process that involves heating metal at a specific temperature with a standard cooling method to obtain the desired properties. Today you’ll get to learn about the heat treatment of metals and the theory behind…
Understanding wrought iron
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in MetalworkToday, wrought iron is one of the most common metal materials used due to the properties it offers. The metal material is tough and malleable, which is why it is suitable for metalworking processes like forging and rolling. The term wrought means the ability to be hammered, rolled, or otherwise worked while hot enough to…
Raw materials used in making Iron and steel
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in MetalworkIn the manufacturing industry today, iron and steel are the most common materials used for large varieties of applications. Today, you’ll get to know the common raw materials used for the production of iron and steel. Raw Materials used in Making iron The basic raw materials for making iron and steel are: Iron ore Iron…
Different Types of Nonferrous Metals and their Uses
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in MetalworkNonferrous metals are metals or alloys that do not have an appreciable amount of iron in them and they are of different types. These metals are special due to their properties which include malleability, non-magnetic, high conductivity, resistance to corrosion, and low weight. Even though almost all these types of nonferrous metals are more costly…
Difference Between Nonferrous and Ferrous metals
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in MetalworkThe two types of metals ever known are ferrous and nonferrous metals with a vast differences and few similarities. They have different qualities, properties, and uses due to what they are made of. Nonferrous metals don’t contain iron whilst ferrous contain iron in them. In this article, you’ll get to know the difference between ferrous…
