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  1. New Aluminum Alloy Temper for Marine Applications

    Feb
    07
    2014
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    Aleris, based out of Cleveland, Ohio recently declared they are now offering 5083-H128, an aluminum alloy temper for marine applications that meets ASTM’s B928-13 standard. Marine plate is sometimes susceptible to corrosion when in the presence of elevated temperatures but Aleris claims their unique process resists corrosion in high temperatures. Marine plate is commonly used […]

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  2. The World’s First 3D-Printed Titanium Alloy Bicycle Is Here!

    Feb
    05
    2014
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    Empire Cycles teamed up with 3D printing gurus, Renishaw, in order to produce the world’s first 3D-printed titanium alloy bicycle frame. The MX-6 bike is very strong and approximately a third lighter than traditional metal bike frames. There was initially concern over how a 3D printed bike would hold up in strength testing but so […]

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  3. New Technique Designed To X-Ray and “Map” Cracks In Metallic Tubing

    Jan
    31
    2014
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    Metallic tubing is critical in transporting water coolant to steam generators within nuclear power plants but Alloy-600, a high-strength nickel-based alloy, is susceptible to intergranular stress corrosion cracking leading to costly failure at many plants. To combat this issue, a team of researchers has designed a new technique to essentially x-ray and “map” cracks and […]

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  4. Rare Metal Alloy Created By iCeMS Researches

    Jan
    28
    2014
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    A rare metal alloy to be used for industrial applications has been created by researchers at Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), led by Hiroshi Kitagawa. The team of researchers were able to combine palladium and ruthenium, two metals which typically react like oil and water when put together. Even when palladium and […]

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  5. Audi A8L Security Is Bullet-Resistant & Grenade-Proof

    Jan
    24
    2014
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    Audi recently unveiled its A8L Security, which is essentially an extremely high security version of the Audi A8. The A8L is armored to the highest level of ballistic protection for passenger cars, and will be available with Audi 4.0 TFSI V8 engine and the 6.0-liter W12. From the outside, one probably cannot tell the differences […]

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  6. Waitaki Bridges Able To Withstand Floods Thanks to Weathered Steel

    Jan
    21
    2014
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    New Zealand’s Waitaki Bridges are undergoing major changes in order to put to rest doubts the bridges could withstand another flood season. The 132-year-old single-lane wooden bridges will be replaced by two-double lane bridges, made from weathering steel – a high strength, low-alloy steel that forms a weathered, rusty look. According to Steve Proud, The […]

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  7. Turn Your Jeep Wrangler Into a Backcountry Vehicle

    Jan
    17
    2014
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    Many times when working on Jeep Wrangler projects and turning them into awesome backcountry vehicles, the front end needs to be improved with a few parts. Beef up the OE Rubicon Dana 44 with synergy ball joints, knuckle gussets, and inner axle sleeves to make the housing stronger. RCV CV axles with 300M inner shafts […]

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  8. Apple Looking to Use Liquidmetal Alloys In Future iPhones?

    Jan
    15
    2014
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    Apple is looking to feature a new and different material in its future iPhones, Liquidmetal alloys. The alloy Apple plans to use is characterized by high strength and resistance to corrosion. Speculation that Liquidmetal alloys will be used in future iPhones comes from the fact that Apple has already filed patents for 17 applications. The […]

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  9. 3D Printed Guns Made of Inconel 625 Being Released To The Public

    Jan
    10
    2014
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    A few months ago, firearms manufacturer Solid Concepts announced it had produced the world’s first 3D printed metal gun. Now, the cutting-edge firearms company is ready to put one hundred of their M1911 handguns on the market. For $11,900 you can own one of the 3D printed 1911s’, made of Inconel 625 (a nickel-chromium alloy) […]

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  10. Ford Unveils New Aluminum F-150

    Jan
    10
    2014
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    Rumors have been confirmed that Ford is building the next F-150 with an aluminum body. Using aluminum over steel for the truck body has many advantages, including shedding 750 pounds of weight off the vehicle. In addition, dings are easier to buffer back into shape and aluminum offers incredible corrosion performance, almost to the point […]

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  12. 9310 vac AMS 6265 – Material Most Frequently Used for Aircraft Engine Gears

    Dec
    27
    2013
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    The continuing demand for improved performance, increased temperature, and reduced weight among aircraft make selecting the right materials a daunting task for manufacturers. Aircraft manufacturers need to be absolutely sure they are using the most reliable steel possible when it comes to building their engines to ensure safety and high performance. The most frequently used material […]

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  13. Water Jet Cutters – 3X The Speed Of Sound! Cuts BMW’s.

    Dec
    27
    2013
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    A286 specification AMS 5737, a hardenable iron base superalloy, is perfect for applications requiring high strength such as water jet cutters. Water jets are used to cut a wide variety of materials, from granite counter tops, to the steel fender of a custom motorcycle, and even the new BMW i3’s as seen in the video […]

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  15. Has The War on Drones Gone Too Far?

    Dec
    11
    2013
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    As drones become more and more common place, both on the battlefield and in peaceful skies. People all over the world are taking a stand on how governments should and could implement their usage.  In the small town of Deer Trail, Colorado they are even taking up arms against the would-be spy drones! With local […]

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  17. In Honor of Veterans Day

    Nov
    11
    2013
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    In observance of Veterans Day, Tech Steel and Materials would like to thank all members of our armed forces, and their families, both past and present, for their sacrifice to our great nation.

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  18. US Navy Launches Largest Destroyer Ever!

    Nov
    05
    2013
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    Due to the government shutdown last month, the United States largest Naval Destroyer ever built the USS Zumwalt, was launched without fanfare last week. With its angular features and its carbon fiber superstructure the USS Zumwalt is the first in a new line of destroyer models. The USS Zumwalt (named after late Admiral Elmo “Bud” […]

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  19. Aircraft Carrier Sells for a Penny!!!!

    Oct
    28
    2013
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    Just recently the USS Forrestal sold for one cent in a bid for it to be scrapped. Yes I said 1 cent! If you do the math and figure out the scrap value of this ship, this sale shows the issues facing the economy of this country. The country wide average return for scrap metal […]

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  20. Specialized tools for EVA activities made from MP35N AMS 5844

    Oct
    24
    2013
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    Did you ever have a need for a specialized tool for your project, replacement parts for your car, or just to make your job easier? Think about how tough it would be in space. There is no automotive parts store close by, to purchase one that’s for sure.  For construction purposes specialized sockets were crafted […]

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