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Copper is a widely used material across various industries. Its excellent electrical conductivity makes it stand out for making wires. Moreover, manufacturers consider it suitable for CNC machining. However, many still seem skeptical of its selection, fearing it will rust. This forced me to answer the question: Does copper rust? Products made of such…
Category Archives: Material Knowledge
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel, Magnesium, Titanium, Zinc, Derlin (POM), PC, PA, PP, ABS, PMMA, PPSU, PEEK, PEI, PVC, Teflon, PEHD, PTFE
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May
May
Stainless steel is a popular material due to its specific properties. Among those, its lightweight and rust resistance are top characteristics. However, many applications require the material to be magnetic. This raises the question: Is stainless steel magnetic or not? Interestingly, this question is very confusing, and no one-word answer exists. The reason is…
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May
May
Aluminum is a silvery-white metal used extensively in various industries. It is an essential material in modern manufacturing processes, such as casting and injection molding. Manufacturers melt this material, shape it, and make unique products. However, when it comes to the melting point of aluminum, many seem to be confused. The aluminum melts at…
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Apr
Apr
Brass is a popular material for its specific properties. Its corrosion resistance, easy machinability, and shiny finish make it stand out. This material is extensively used to make various products. However, many people seem to be confused about the melting point of brass. The brass melting point ranges between 900 and 940 °C, depending…
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Apr
Apr
Copper is the most popular material due to its specific properties. Its excellent electrical conductivity, lightweight, and durability make it stand out. Its magnetism seems to be confusing for many. However, knowing this property is key when choosing copper to make any product. So, people ask: Is copper magnetic? The short answer is NO!…
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Mar
Mar
Have you noticed that electrical wires mainly consist of copper? This is because copper has excellent conductivity. It allows electricity to pass through it. Therefore, copper wires are used on both small and large scales. However, the question is: why is copper a good conductor of electricity? What makes copper conduct electricity, making it…
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Feb
Feb
Cast iron is prevalent due to its specific properties. Its high-temperature resistance, durability, and rust resistance make it stand out. However, there is confusion about its magnetic behavior. So, the question is: Is cast iron magnetic? The answer is yes—pure cast iron sticks to magnetic. It contains 90% iron, which is magnetics and induces…
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Dec
Dec
Aluminum is one of the most used metals in different manufacturing industries. Engineers add different alloy elements with pure aluminum to make aluminum alloys. Those alloys offer enhanced properties and characteristics. Among those, 6061 aluminum alloy is very popular in various industries. Its lightweight and decent strength make it stand out. However, its name…
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Nov
Nov
Titanium is one of the most premium metals used in manufacturing industries. Its premium value enhances its price, making it less suitable for budget-friendly projects. But there remains a question: Why is titanium expensive? Guess what? The cost of machining a titanium workpiece is around three times that of aluminum! So, the question is…
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Sep
Sep
You may have familiarity with many metals. One of them is brass. Brass is a commonly known metal used worldwide. But do you know there are two main types of this metal? Those include red and yellow brass. There are differences between these two types. Their distinctions ignite a comparison of red brass Vs yellow…