Face to face is the best way to meet quality suppliers and get the solutions you need. You do not want to miss over 300 manufacturing categories at one event. Also, do not forget to stop by the metal etching tables to see the newest technology Continue reading
Metal etching dates back to as early as the 15th Century when it was used in Europe to decorate armor and weaponry as well as cups and plates. Today it has many applications, and not just in terms of artistry and décor. It is used in the production of circuit boards and semiconductor fabrication; and in the aerospace industry, it is used to Continue reading
Intricate designs and precise lines, these are often what define and give depth to metal sculptures. I have always loved sculpture work, particularly those made with recycled metal and I’m always amazed at how an artist can take these scraps and pieces and fit them together Continue reading
What do you call it when you take chemicals, like acids and bases, and use them to dissolve unwanted materials such as metals, or semiconductor materials, or even glass as part of a larger production process? Most folks call it etching, but some of your more industrial sorts refer to it as chemical milling. Whatever you call it, it has been around since the Middle Ages; first as a decorative process, then as a way to subtly form metals, and more recently as a way to make printed circuit boards and semiconductors. Continue reading
Only a few metals are even comparable in to steel in their usefulness in the industrial fields. Steel is used in a variety of instances including the machines that produce high amounts of products to a vast variety of steel products themselves. Circuit boards, medical tools, household decorations and brake rotors are specific examples across a Continue reading
Copper is a prized metal for a number of reasons. Throughout time copper has been used in industry primarily for printing purposes or for artistic decorative purposes. Copper is abundant, easily mined and is a 100% recyclable metal. Copper is also a malleable and ductile metal that is desired by many industries for engraving Continue reading
History has always been a focal point of my interests, especially artifacts and practices that date back thousands of years. As a human race we have come so far technologically, but still manage to use similar methods to create analogous results in some circumstances. Today, I am talking about photochemical machining. The process is fairly Continue reading
It is not strange for those in heavy industries to be familiar with different types of metal. For those in the metal industries, it is common to be experts at the different types, their characteristics, benefits and disadvantages. Yet, many who are not involved in this industry might not think that being knowledgeable of chemicals is also vitally important. To Continue reading
Engraving can be a nerve wrecking task in many cases. When you are working with precious metals, or old family heirlooms, the engraving process must be done perfectly to preserve the product. If the piece being used to engrave is the wrong size, the out come will not be just right. If the worker is bumped or distracted during the project it could also Continue reading
When vacationing in resort towns, especially the ones with street venders, it is common to see artists painting the beautiful pictures they hope to sell. Typically these are various sceneries, whether it is the sunset, ocean, beach or mountains. They are the perfect souvenir to remember the wonderful vacation that you had in this area because most are Continue reading