Your Guide to Tool Steel

How do you decide what grade of tool steel to use for your projects? We're here to help answer that!
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titanium grade 2

Material Focus - Titanium Grade 2

Titanium Grade 2 sheet is one of the most useful and versatile metals out there. What does the future hold for titanium, and how can you use it?
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Further Your Machining Education

Are you looking to teach a novice how to machine? Are you a novice who is looking to learn how to machine? Are you looking for inspiration on your next project? If so, check out these resources and brush up on your skills!
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Women in Welding

Women comprised a fraction of the American workforce when the US joined the war in late 1941. That changed entirely during the next 4 years.
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Material Focus - 4130 Round Bar

4130 is a popular high-strength steel alloy with a wide range of historical and contemporary applications. Find out what this metal can do for you and your projects!
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Skyscraper Day

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Cool Things with Metal

Check out this 16″ tall clock that was constructed using alloy 353 brass purchased from Online Metals – by William R. Smith

Community Stories

Metals in Music

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National Aviation Day!

Happy National Aviation Day, dear reader! I refuse to ignore this underappreciated day celebrating achievements in flight!
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