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 […]
Read MoreIconel 718 vs. A286 A286 is an age hardenable, iron-base alloy with high strength and excellent fabrication characteristics. A286 has a unique ability to maintain solid strength and oxidation resistance at temperatures upwards of 1500°F, making this progressive alloy a mainstay in aircraft gas turbine engines. A286 Specifications: AMS 5731, AMS 5732, AMS 5734, AMS […]
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreDid 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 […]
Read MoreH-11 (AMS 6487) tool steel has many applications in the aerospace industry. Its toughness and abrasion resistance, coupled with its ability to withstand temperatures up to 1,000 F, make it great for parts like landing gear, cargo-support lugs, elevon hinges and catapult hooks. The aerospace industry is making some remarkable strides in green technology. This […]
Read MoreInconel 718 is a unique and unusual metal because it can withstand extreme temperature ranges of -423° to 1300°F. This tolerance for extreme temperature make is especially well suited for applications such as rocket and aircraft turbines. of Inconel began in the 1950s for use in main lines of super critical steam line plants. […]
Read MoreOn Earth snakes can be found almost everywhere. They live in trees, they swim in rivers and oceans and have been found in the worlds harshest deserts. But now researchers at the SINTEF Research Institute of Norway are hoping that snakes will one day reach Mars. But not the snakes we commonly think about, instead […]
Read MoreHowe & Howe Technologies in Maine produce some of the world’s most extreme vehicles devised by man. Their now famous product is the Ripsaw. This revolutionary tracked vehicle utilizes Alloy Steel Tubing in its hull, providing structural strength and reliability. There are 2 variants of the Ripsaw, the MS1 (UGV) unmanned ground vehicle and the […]
Read MoreThe 113th space shuttle flight (STS-107) launched from the Space Launch Complex at Kennedy Space Center January 16th 2003, on a scientific mission to collect research on several projects. This marked the orbiter Columbia’s 28th launch. On February 1st 2003, Columbia and her crew were lost on re-entry. The Columbia Accident investigation Board, determined […]
Read MoreOver the weekend Boeing announced the completion of its first 787-9 Dreamliner, which is slated to be delivered to Air New Zealand in 2014. The 787-9 line is 20 feet longer than its predecessor the 787-8, which allows the 787-9 to hold 40 more passengers. As with all of Boeings newer planes, the 787-9 has […]
Read MoreThe Space Shuttle’s iconic, orange colored, external tank originally weighed in at 76,000 pounds. Made of aluminum 2219 alloy, it contained 535,000 gallons of liquid fuel, hydrogen and oxygen. At 154 feet tall, its height dwarfed the Wright Brother’s first flight by over 30 feet. Considered by many to be the structural backbone Shuttle System, […]
Read MoreAs long as the NASA space program has been in action, NASA as used expendable rockets to get into space. However SpaceX, one of the world’s foremost private space exploration companies, has developed a reuseable propulsion rocket for space exploration. This rocket known as “The Grasshopper” (or the officially titled Falcon 9 test rig) has […]
Read MoreFor hundreds of years, people all over the United States have reported sightings of the elusive creature called Sasquatch, more commonly known as Bigfoot. During that time period, Bigfoot was described as a large hairy ape-like creature that stands between 2-3 meters tall and weighs around 500 pounds. With feet that range nearly 24 inches […]
Read MoreChina’s security forces planned on using new drone technology to kill or capture a Mekong River drug lord. This has never been done before in China. The Chinese government planned on calling in a drone strike on his remote hideaway. Although the attack didn’t happen, the plan called attention to the nation’s use of drones. […]
Read MoreThe US Navy is using a new type of unmanned helicopter in conjunction with a manned MH-60R squadron. This new group called the “Magicians” consisting of 8 manned helicopters and 10 new Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout drones. The MQ-8’s role in this group is multipurpose. The scout will be primarily used for surveillance, having […]
Read MoreBoeing has officially entered the ring in the “longest-ranged passenger” division of aircraft manufacturing. Facing off against long time, long -range champion, the Airbus A350-1000. Boeing began showing airlines blue prints for the currently code named Boeing 777X on Wednesday May 1st. The 777X is the newest model concept under the widely popular 777 wide-body […]
Read MoreBombardier Inc, the world’s largest train manufacturer and fourth largest commercial aircraft manufacturer, has reported a 25 percent jump in first-quarter revenue on a robust growth at its aerospace division. Most of this growth is due to the and successful testing of the C-Series jetliner, a new commercial jet liner with a single-aisle and seating […]
Read MoreAs many of you may remember, three months ago two Boeing 787’s had to be grounded after the 787’s lithium-ion battery overheated and caught fire on two separate aircraft. The United States and Japan were quick to react to the fires, and both countries grounded the Boeing 787 airliner until further testing could be done […]
Read MoreAccording to a recent article in The New York Times, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has once again taken to the skies after a succession of incidents involving battery fires on the innovative jetliners. After being grounded since January, Boeing and the FAA have been developing and testing a newly designed battery to replace the original […]
Read MoreDuring World War II the Japanese aviation industry was at its peak. The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was the most feared plane in the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service, with nearly a 12-to-1 kill ratio when it was first introduced in 1940. However, when the war in the Pacific ended in 1945, the Allies banned Japan’s […]
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