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How to Polish Rusty Steel

Steel, when exposed to moisture and oxygen, forms a crusty chemical component called iron oxide -- otherwise known as rust. The best way to remove rust is to never allow steel to rust in the first ...

What’s the Difference Between Investment Casting and Sand Casting?

Though they have been refined through the ages, significant differences exist between the two methods used to make metal parts.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Funding the Foundry: Why Are Taxpayers Continually on the Hook?

Machine Vision: Improved optical-inspection algorithm finds defects on industrial steel rollers

A newly developed machine-vision system can accurately measure roller surface defects.

Introduction to Lost Wax Casting — Skill Builder

Want to make jewelry or other intricately detailed metals? Learn the basics of lost wax casting with this introduction.

Metal Casting Processes Compared: When to consider a specific process

Which casting process should you use to manufacture your metal part? This is a common question when customers develop a new component.

Metal Casting vs. Metal Forging: 5 Things to Consider

Metal Casting vs. Metal Forging. 5 things to consider when deciding if a casting or forging is right for your application or component needs.

How to remove broken, rusted studs (with a full machine shop)

With summer just around the corner, you should probably start putting the final pieces on your winter project. For some, that could mean finally getting the broken studs out of those rare dual exhaust ...

Recent machine learning guided material research

Sustainable development of modern society demands discovering new materials with superior properties in different applications such as aerospace, wind…

Build a Metal Lathe, Drill, and Milling Machine

Make a metal lathe, drill, and milling machine with scrap, steel bar, and concrete. Basic tools will be all you need to get started.

Why machine learning is the new BI

Get ready for artificial intelligence and automation that helps you make business decisions rather than just understanding what happened in the past.

5 Examples When Castings Were Better Option vs. Fabrication or Forging

Examples where a casting process was the better option than a fabrication or forging, and why.

what do I need to know?

For many machinists, moving from metal to plastic can be a bit of an adjustment; particularly in determining heat tolerances.

Deep Drawn Metal vs. Screw Machining decision guide

Download our free deep drawn metal vs screw machining comparison worksheet

Considerations when Machining Nickel Alloys

Learn when to use nickel and how to meet its challenges. Although Continental Steel & Tube does not machine nickel alloys, we wanted to provide a useful article to our current and future customers who do. Nickel as a material has a long history in countless applications, from its use as a plating, to an …

Why Balmain’s Casting Matters

Other brands may be playing catch-up when it comes to diversity, but under the direction of Olivier Rousteing, Balmain has had it down for a while now.

With Plans to Grow U.S. Manufacturing, University Institute to Offer Free Machine Training

MACHINING TIPS: Critical Aspects to Grinding

The key to any grinding operation is achieving your desired surface finish. The finish of a ground plastic is extremely dependent on the following factors: Wheel Grit Wheel grit is the most critical factor in obtaining your desired surface finish. A grinding wheel with a rougher grit will remove more material per pass, but the …

Does Your Hydraulic Machine Leak?

We look at the latest statistics released by hose manufacturer Gates and check whether your hydraulic system could be at risk for leaks.