If you’re a budding artist or hobbyist looking for a material that can help you expand your creativity, why not check out metals like brass? There are plenty of reasons to work with brass, foremost of which is its versatility. It can be easily molded and shaped into various models, but at the same time...Continue Reading
Most homeowners would prefer to redesign their properties periodically. Welcoming the new year, for example, is one such occasion that calls for a reinvention in the home. It’s practically symbolic to having a fresh start, a recharging, an openness for new chances and opportunities.Continue Reading
Brass metal is so versatile that you can use it in just about any room in the house, whether as a light fixture element in the hallway, the handrail at the main foyer staircase, or even tapware and jointware in the kitchen. Aside from these rooms, the bathroom is another opportunity for you to flex...Continue Reading
Did you know that the salt you put on your food and eventually into your system is capable of corroding metal? A compound of sodium and chloride, salt can quite be caustic on certain materials. You don’t have to worry, though, because your body does not respond similarly when in contact with salt. (Of course,...Continue Reading
Have you ever seen a gold-like metal in your home and thought “this can’t be gold”? Well, you were probably right about the metal being “fake gold” (unless you’re really squirreling such a precious metal in your house), but it’s not actually the kind of fake you should disdain. That material is most likely “brass”,...Continue Reading
Metal products, such as tubes and shafts, can be manufactured in a number of ways. Perhaps the most popular method is casting, which involves pouring liquid metal into a form that contains a hollow cavity. Although effective, this method can be costly and time-consuming since it consists of several processes, including melting and curing.Continue Reading
During a time in history when ink and paper were still rare commodities, people turned to engraving as the cheapest means of conveying messages. Well, it’s not entirely cheap but since it can be done on almost anything, people prefer it to the more sophisticated inking. It’s no wonder tons of unearthed ancient artifacts are...Continue Reading
In designing a structure that is intended to carry load—be it a building, a storage rack, or a cabinet—tension and compression forces must be taken into account. Tension occurs when an object is pulled by forces from its opposite ends, while compression occurs when it is pushed from one end against a stationary horizontal or...Continue Reading
An angle bar, also known as “L Bracket”, is a metal bracket used to provide stability to structures. It is often installed within or along the edges of beams and other platforms that may not have enough capacity to carry the expected load. Due to the tough work required, an angle bar is usually made...Continue Reading