Category: Metals

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 Most Important Industrial Metals for Our Future

That smartphone you use to check Facebook, email and the Internet? That’s possible thanks to industrial metals. Indeed, many of today’s technological advancements are due, in part, to metals being used in ways that would blow the minds of people alive on Planet Earth just a century ago. Energy and technology rely on several metals,… 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 »

Prioritize Expertise When Looking for an Industrial Metal Supplier

When it comes to choosing a metal supplier, you want a true expert. If you look up the word “true” in a dictionary, the words steadfast, loyal, honest, and accurate come up. Then, if you look up the word “expert,” you’d see it means “having, involving, or displaying special skill representing mastery of a particular… Read more »

What Are the Most Common Construction Metals?

If you were to visit a construction site and ask what materials they most often used, what would you find there? Typically, the most common construction materials include carbon steel, aluminum, copper tubing and stainless steel. These materials are commonly found in buildings all around the world. They’re used in all sorts of applications, including… Read more »

Things to Ignore Regarding Industrial Metals

Okay, so you’ve heard some things about industrial metals. But what things are true and what things are false/myths? Costs Are metals more costly to manufacture than other materials? Not these days. Thanks to today’s manufacturing technology, metal manufacturing is more affordable thanks to things like automation and advances in tooling machinery.  Are the lightest… Read more »

Where Do Industrial Metals Come From?

At Eagle Alloys Corporation, our mission is to offer the highest quality materials at the most competitive pricing. We work with quality mills and suppliers to meet the constantly changing needs of the market. So… where do industrial metals come from? Earth’s Metals Metals come from our planet– Earth. Mining companies dig for underground deposits… Read more »

What Are the Benefits of Low Density Metals?

Are you in the market for low density industrial metals? If so, aluminum could be the perfect option for you. When many think of aluminum, a can of soda comes to mind. However, did you know that, along with steel, aluminum is one of the more prevalently used metal in industrial settings? Here’s why: It’s… Read more »

3 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Industrial Metals

Industrial metals are a vital component of the world’s economy. At Eagle Alloys, we supply custom cut and shaped metals to companies in a wide range on of fields, including those in the chemical, manufacturing, technology and aeronautics industries. Regardless of your specific needs, we’re ready to assist you every step of the way. As… Read more »

Why Rhenium is a Vital Industrial Metal

Discovered almost 100 years ago, rhenium has turned into a very important transition metal. It’s found in a lot of powerful engines and it’s capable of providing a wide range of essential chemical reactions. From the aerospace industry to petroleum refineries, you’ll find rhenium all over the place these days. Learn more about why it… Read more »