When it comes to construction and industry, one metal that has a reputation for being solidly dependable is Aluzinc. But aren’t all metals solid...
Mesmerising Metal Manufacturing Videos
We all see and use metal products every day of our lives, but have you ever wondered how they’re made? Different metals have different levels of...
What is Powder Coating?
Powder coating is a method of adding colour and protection to metal that has far greater staying power than paint. Rather than liquid paint, a dry pow...
Metal Sculptures that Sound as Interesting as they Look
As well as looking good, metal can also make some really interesting noises. That’s why lots of sculptors working in metal also consider the sou...
What is Anodising?
From satellites to skyscrapers (and a few tinier things in between), there are many uses for anodised aluminium. But what exactly is anodising? How do...
What is Annealing?
Annealing is a special heat treatment aimed at making metals easier to work with. By changing the properties of a metal, annealing makes it less hard ...
What are the Melting Point Temperatures of Different Metals?
Metal is tough stuff that needs to be exposed to extremely high temperatures before it begins to melt, and every metal has its own melting point. When...
Which Metals Are Magnetic?
A magnet is an object or material that produces a magnetic field, a force which can attract some objects or materials and repel others. Magnets...
What is Aluminium?
Aluminium is one of the most prevalent metals on the planet, making up around 1.59% of the earth and 8% of its core. It is the third most abundant che...
What is Aluminium Treadplate Used For?
Aluminium is the second most abundant metal on earth and the most common found in the earth’s crust, which is fortunate since hundreds of industries...