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Cold Stamping vs Hot Stamping

Cold stamping and hot stamping are two distinct processes used in metal forming, each with its advantages and applications. This article compares cold stamping vs hot stamping, discussing their methods, benefits, limitations, and typical use cases.

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E-Coating Aluminum

E-coating, or electrocoating, is a popular method for applying a protective and decorative finish to aluminum surfaces. In this article, we delve into the e-coating process for aluminum, its advantages, key applications, and other aluminum coating types.

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Grating Installation 

Grating installations are on the rise in industrial applications due to the benefits they offer. They are lightweight, affordable, and low maintenance while providing excellent strength. In this article, we review the benefits of gratings, pre-installation process, grating installation methods, and post-installation procedure.

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Steel Grating Uses

Steel gratings can provide safe and durable walking surfaces for personnel in factories and warehouses. They also serve as suitable platforms offering support and easy access to equipment in facilities like refineries and power plants. In this article, we review common uses of steel grating, types, specifications, and an example of a weight chart.

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Orbital Riveting

Orbital riveting is a type of riveting process that uses a tool called a peen in order to press a rivet, which is usually a short metal bolt, into a specific shape. This article reviews what orbital riveting is, a typical process, the design guidelines, and compares orbital riveting vs radial riveting.

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Salt Quenching

The term “quenching” is a heat treatment process for ferrous materials that improves their physical and mechanical properties by altering their crystalline structure. However, the Salt Quenching process uses various mixtures of salt bath mediums like NaNO2 or KNO3 for the quenching. This article delves into the salt quenching process, reviews alternative quenching techniques, and compares salt, oil, and water quenching methods.

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