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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High Nitrogen Steel: Properties & Uses for CRENs
High nitrogen steel is a good fit for many applications where reliability is paramount.
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Electroslag Remelting (ESR): Process & Steel Properties
Sometimes, your chosen steel grade requires a slight performance bump, and, in this case, a...
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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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Steel Cleanliness: Standards, Measurement, and Methods
Imagine machining the perfect part for a critical application — only to discover the source...
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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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