The metal industry has been thriving since the 19th century when technology first made it easier to process metal ores on a larger scale. It has rapidly changed through the course of time because it is adapting and changing based on the demands and needs of the consumers. Back in the day, the only factors...Continue Reading
Brass hardware is a perfect choice of home furniture and fixture, especially if you want additional elegance and flare to your interior design. Apart from having a gold-like appearance, brass is also prized for its durability and corrosion resistance. Unfortunately, unlike other metals, brass is highly susceptible to tarnishing. It can easily lose its luster...Continue Reading
The good thing about home improvements is that there really is no stopping the owner when they want it done. If they want a bathroom renovation in the dead of winter, they could probably do that too, should they be so inclined. After all, when it comes to refreshing or upgrading the look of a...Continue Reading
Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, is prized for its many useful properties. Although not as popular as its older sibling “bronze”, it sure has made a name for itself after benefiting a lot of different industries, from manufacturing and transportation to distribution and service. Today, it can be seen in various forms, including...Continue Reading
Naval brass, as its name suggests, was originally meant to be used for water-related applications, specifically sea water. The open waters have high salinity or salt concentration, which can easily damage metals that are not protected against corrosion. Once corrosion starts, it can be difficult to prevent it from spreading throughout the vessel. It is...Continue Reading
Extrusion is a metalworking process that involves forcing a metal inside a die with a different cross section. Due to the compression and force applied onto the inlet, the metal is deformed as it is fed and the different shapes of the brass extrusions are formed. Most people already know the gist of the extrusion...Continue Reading
There is no denying the versatility and strength of brass tube. The debate on these tubes isn’t whether they should be used; it is which shape is better suited for the job. Tubes made of brass come in all shapes and sizes. Common shapes range from the typical round and square, while other suppliers can...Continue Reading
Metals are great not only because they are versatile and can be easily formed into many different shapes, but also because you can easily incorporate other elements with them. For example, brass surfaces are not only good for being a base for stones and other accessory elements, but also for engraving. This is, in fact,...Continue Reading
Copper and brass sheet metal are used for a number of different applications. The sheets can be used as a part of architectural detail or sometimes for added aesthetic flare. The tricky thing about copper and brass is that sometimes they can look too similar. This can be problematic when someone is looking for specific...Continue Reading
