Category: Miscellaneous

Industrial Metal Manufacturing Myths

The metal manufacturing industry is vital to many other sectors such as aerospace and engineering, but it is often misunderstood. What are some typical metal manufacturing myths? Low Tech For starters, some people assume the metal manufacturing industry is low-tech or behind the times in some way. That’s not true. The industry is actually advanced… Read more »

Prioritize These Things When Selecting an Industrial Metals Supplier

When you’re searching for an industrial metals supplier, what are some things you should prioritize? Well, you’ll want to look for a supplier like Eagle Alloys. We take our business seriously and aim to please our customers. That said, here are some of the particular things to consider when choosing an industrial metals supplier. A… Read more »

Metal Alloys in Chemical Processing: Unleashing Efficiency and Durability

In the whirlwind world of chemical processing, we are about to dive into a topic that usually goes unnoticed yet is instrumental to the industry’s success: metal alloys. The Essentiality of Metal Alloys Metal alloys, made by combining two or more metallic elements, are the backbone of many industries, particularly chemical processing. Their robustness, resistance… Read more »

Understanding the Role of Metal Alloys in Aerospace Manufacturing

Metal alloys play an indispensable role in aerospace manufacturing. Let’s take a look at the important impact that metal alloys play in the aerospace industry. The Power of Metal Alloys When it comes to crafting the marvels of modern aviation, metal alloys reign supreme. These incredible materials are the backbone of aerospace manufacturing, offering a… Read more »

Cool Facts About Industrial Sheet Metal

Leonardo da Vinci is best known as an Italian painter whose paintings are known worldwide even centuries after his death. Perhaps you’ve seen his Mona Lisa or Last Supper? Millions have, and marveled at his artistic creations. Now here’s where it gets interesting. Besides painting, da Vinci was a draftsman, sculptor, architect and engineer. He… Read more »

The Benefits of a Custom Developed VMI Program

Vendors and customers care about supply chains, right? Customers want to make sure they get what they ordered on time and in good condition, and they also want to make sure they have enough of what they need to do their work– at all times. Vendors obviously want to sell products to make money, but… Read more »

A Beginner’s Guide to Metal Fabrication

  The metal fabrication industry is an interesting industry with lots of statistics and facts, some of which might surprise you while others will have you saying, “I knew that.” Metal Fabrication Industry Facts For starters, if you want to work in the metal fabrication industry you do NOT need a license. That said, workers… Read more »

Frequently Asked Questions of Industrial Metal Suppliers

What are some questions to ask a metal supplier? You can ask whether or not they’re ISO certified. If they are ISO certified, that means they’ve developed and maintained business processes (and performance) to appropriate quality standards. Industries What kind of industries do they supply to? For instance, do they specialize in just one industry… Read more »

A Guide to High Temperature Alloys

Do you work at a company that deals with hot environments and/or extreme temperatures? If so, you might be somewhat familiar with high temperature alloys. When the temperatures are extremely hot, there are certain metals and alloys that perform well thanks to their structure(s) and the strength of the interatomic bonds within them. What are… Read more »

The Benefits of Steel Casting

Steel casting is a type of casting used when cast irons can’t deliver enough strength or shock resistance. Carbon steels and alloy steels are the two general categories of steel casting. What are some benefits of steel casting? When you have a choice of alloys to use, steel casting allows for great design flexibility so… Read more »