Copper (Cu) with the atomic number 29, is a widely used metal due to its ductility and excellent thermal and electrical conductivity.
Aluminium / aluminum is one of the most widely used metals today. Ease of fabrication, wide range of finishes, and uniform quality are some of its many advantages.
Aluminium / aluminum is a white metal that can be easily fabricated into many forms. It can be cut, bent, and drawn. It is one of the most frequently used metals from the ancient days.
Aluminium / aluminum structures can be lighter than steel structures, thus it has been widely used in the aviation industry. Over the years with many durable and reliable aluminium / aluminum alloys being manufactured, airplanes could soar higher, farther and safer.
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Stainless steel grade 436L is ferritic steel that has excellent oxidation resistance and corrosion testing compared to grade 409. The addition of molybdenum in this alloy enhances pitting resistance.
Tools steels are special steels developed to form, cut or change the shape of a material into a finished or semi-finished product. They tend to undergo slight change of form during hardening, but have a definite cooling rate during hardening and definite hardening temperature.
Machining of tool steels into a usable tool can be achieved through machine tools such as mills and lathes. The goal of machining tool steel is to produce a tool of the proper shape and the proper dimensions.
Proper heating of tool steels is essential for adequate performance, and the choice of tool steels depends on the impact loading and service conditions and cutting edge characteristic. Tool steels are used for special applications such as injection molding due to its abrasion resistance.