There are many alloys used in the metal fabrication process and they all have their respective strengths that they bring to the table. While many of us own metal products, the properties of the metals that our products are constructed from. Aluminum alloys are usually a mix of aluminum coupled with magnesium, copper, zinc or…
There are many out there who wonder what the inherent differences are between hot rolled steel and cold rolled steel. While both are very common, there are subtle differences that should definitely be accounted for when choosing metal products for specific applications. There are advantages to both and we will outline some of those for…
Computer Numerical Control, known as CNC machining, is a system that manages tool movement and function with a software program in order to achieve results that display extreme accuracy. The precision involved in CNC can truly take a company’s fabrication process to the next level. Customers will see better quality in the products they receive…
You hear the word ‘galvanized’ all the time when it comes to metals. Whether you are shopping for materials or purchasing a finished product of metal fabrication, you’ll inevitably hear the word thrown around. So, what is galvanization? Galvanization is a process that metal is put through in order to protect it from corrosion. There…
Artistic Alloys in Phoenix, Arizona is a metal fabrication shop that creates unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that are functional, efficient and beautiful. Creativity is something that gets overlooked or under appreciated in certain industries and Artistic Alloys believes that creativity is actually the ingredient that separates them from the pack that they are in constant competition…
Sheet Metal Fabrication Tutorials Tip courtesy of Design Optimization Consulting Services: “Here’s a tip that I’ve given to several people over the years concerning straightening out a sheared strip of material. It’s one of those things where you read it, and say to yourself, well that’s pretty obvious. But it’s something people never really think…