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MP35N – The Alloy Durable Enough For Braces & Used To Straighten Your Teeth!
Have you ever had dental braces and wondered how the braces survived everything you put them through? Beyond just straightening your teeth, there is one alloy whose job it is just to survive the strain put on your braces through activities such as chewing food or being hit in the mouth competing in a sporting […]
In Honor of Veterans Day
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.
Aircraft Carrier Sells for a Penny!!!!
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 […]
Three Green-Powered Airplanes Make H-11 Tool Steel Soar
H-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 […]
World’s First Open Source, Wireless Controlled, Aluminum 6061-T6 Laser
The EVO laser from Wicked Lasers is the World’s first open source, variable intensity, controlled laser on the market. Machined from Aluminum 6061-T6, This Mil-Spec Type III hard anodized case is nearly indestructible and contains a class 3B laser with 100mW max power. Powered with 2 AA batteries this laser will last up to 120 […]
Can a sword of the ancients, stand up to the metallurgy of today?
Sometimes it takes a little channel surfing to learn something new, which happened to me last night. After watching The Big Bang Theory, I happened upon a PBS broadcast of, Secrets of the Viking Sword. The show followed the construction and forging of what was known as an Ulfberht sword. The Ulfberht sword was considered […]
