What is galvanised steel?

What is galvanised steel?

What is galvanised steel?   What is galvanised steel? Galvanised steel is where the metal is coated in zinc to give it a significant amount of protection and, therefore, durability. Bare metal surfaces are prone to corrosion because they contain iron that...
Yield Strength Vs Tensile Strength

Yield Strength Vs Tensile Strength

Yield Strength Vs Tensile Strength: which is better and why?   Yield and tensile are critical measurements which impact on both the production and use of a material (eg steel) for a fabrication or sheet metal project. They are both measurements of a...
What is a Sheet Metal Gauge?

What is a Sheet Metal Gauge?

What is a sheet metal gauge? How does it ensure fabrication and components are cost effective? How do you ensure you’ve chosen the correct thickness of material for your component and fabrication projects? You use a sheet metal gauge which, depending on the...