4340 vs 4140 Steel: Which Grade is Best for Your Application?
4140 and 4340 can perform similarly, but the best choice depends on your specific application. We...
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Steel & Stress: Tensile vs Yield Strength in Material Choices
When manufacturing steel components, it is critical to keep an eye on the basics as the industry...
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M50NiL vs. M50 & How Carburizing Impacts Their Aerospace Applications
M50NiL is a variant of M50, a specialized, high performance steel often used in the aerospace...
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High Temperature Alloy Steels: Performance in Demanding Conditions
Finding a steel grade that meets performance expectations at elevated temperatures can be...
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Passivation: Enhancing Corrosion Resistance for Stainless Steel
While the ASM Specialty Handbook on Stainless Steels offers extensive metallurgical information...
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AMS 5880 Revision: What to Know About SAE’s 2024 Update
Aerospace specifications continually evolve to keep pace with industry. As such, on May 1st, 2024,...
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Free Resource: A Quick Tour of Metallus' “Practical Data for Metallurgists”
The iconic "Practical Data for Metallurgists" from Metallus Inc. (formerly TimkenSteel) has been a...
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Vacuum Arc Remelting: A Look at Using VAR to Achieve Performance Characteristics
Component designers who push the performance boundaries of their materials soon approach — and even...
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