What Is Aluminium & What Is It Used For

Published On - 2nd May 2022

Emily Aluminium, Architecture, blog, Galvanised, Steel

What is Aluzinc?

When it comes to construction and industry, one metal that has a reputation for being solidly dependable is Aluzinc. But aren’t all metals solidly dependable? What sets Aluzinc apart from the others? As metal experts, we’re here to give you the you the full lowdown on this exceptionally ...

Published On - 31st March 2022

Emily Aluminium, blog, Galvanised, Steel

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 hardness, meaning some are softer and easier to manipulate and cut than others. In industry, amazing machines are used to slice, bend and even destro...

Published On - 2nd March 2022

Emily Aluminium, blog, DIY, Galvanised, Garden, Steel

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 powder is sprayed on to metal using compressed air and an electrostatic gun. The powder sticks to the surface of the metal because of an electrical charg...

Published On - 21st February 2022

Emily Aluminium, Architecture, Art, blog, Brass, Copper, Corten, Galvanised, Steel

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 sound of their artworks as well as the aesthetics. So, for your listening (and viewing) pleasure, here’s a list of some of the coolest metal sound ...

Published On - 1st February 2022

Emily Aluminium, Architecture, blog

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 does it work? And what are the benefits? In short Anodising is an electrochemical process that adds a thick oxide coating to metals, increasing their re...

Published On - 29th November 2021

Emily Aluminium, blog, Brass, Brass, Copper, DIY, Steel

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 and more ductile (softer and simpler to manipulate). Although annealing usually happens on a large scale using machinery, there are other examples. Wh...

Published On - 4th May 2021

Emily Aluminium, blog, Brass, Copper, Steel

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 you are working with metal, you need to know the melting point of the material you’re using. In some cases, for example at a foundry, where met...

Published On - 5th April 2021

Emily Aluminium, blog, Corten, Galvanised, Steel

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 are used in a lot of important everyday engineering that we might not even notice; they’re in computers, headphones, credit cards, even life-sa...

Published On - 8th December 2020

James Murray Aluminium, blog