Metal tubes play an important role in the stability of many mechanical systems. They provide efficient structural support and also have aesthetic function when arranged systematically or if they are made from quality metals, such as bronze or brass. They usually come in different materials, lengths, and cross-sectional shapes in order to meet various needs...Continue Reading
Copper is one of the most flexible base metals for many different materials. It can be found almost everywhere from uncommon machine parts and intricate architectural elements to simple everyday items. In fact, despite the economy’s unpredictability, copper production remains stable worldwide. Copper has become so influential a product that most countries use it as...Continue Reading
You’ve probably seen one somewhere but you just can’t remember. At one point, you might have mistaken it for gold because of its gold-like sheen. Yes, that’s brass, and you’ll find no other metal except gold that has that distinctive, elegant appearance. However, there is more to brass than just appearance. It has a range...Continue Reading
Some metals are capable of creating their own magnetic field, thanks to the unique orientation of their domain, the small magnetic field that are inherent in their crystalline structure. These metals, called ferromagnetic materials, include iron, nickel, certain alloys, and rare-earth metals. This doesn’t mean that other metals can no longer be made into magnets...Continue Reading
Man’s obsession with metals began in the ancient times. One of the first metals they had discovered was copper. At the time, they were completely clueless about the full potential of this metal, until they accidentally mixed it with other metals. That’s when they learned that metals can be combined together to create different kinds...Continue Reading
It is no secret that we are running out of space inside landfills. The more we consume, the more we throw away and this just creates more waste. Although the concept of reduce, reuse, and recycle has been taught to us from a young age, many still do not see the value in adapting this...Continue Reading
Brass pipes and tubes are mostly used as plumbing fixtures for residential and commercial buildings. They belong to the C360 or free cutting brass classification. The properties that make free cutting brass the most popular for everyday architecture include corrosion resistance, ease of soldering and brazing, machinability, and availability. Aside from C360 brass alloy, there...Continue Reading
Everyone knows that you can earn a bit of cash when you recycle plastic bottles and tin cans. These are the most commonly recycled items around the county, but the money earned isn’t very significant. What many forget about is the scrap copper & brass sales value when they are sold for recycling. These two...Continue Reading
Brass square tubing and other brass pieces are popular because of their malleability, durability, and beauty. Despite all this, there are still instances where brass can get damaged, cracked, and sometimes even break off entirely. When this happens, some make the mistake of immediately replacing and ditching the damaged piece and just throw out the...Continue Reading
