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AMS 5643: A Critical Specification in Aerospace Manufacturing
When it comes to purchasing materials for use in aerospace applications, the specifications can seem very daunting to the less experienced eye. However, these specifications are in place for a good reason, as not only do safety guidelines have to be adhered to, but they allow for the distinction between a part that works best…
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Mild Steel Vs Stainless Steel- When To Use What
Stainless steel is specified when it isn’t required and mild steel is used when there may be problems down the road. Understand which makes sense for your job. The basic difference Mild steel can be used in almost any application as it is cheap and easy to work with. The only major drawback is that…
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RSJ and UB Sizes – A Quick Guide
Let’s Break Down Common Beam Sizes! If you’ve ever looked at a structural steel chart and thought to yourself, “What does 203x133x25 actually mean?” you are not alone. We get asked about beam sizes nearly every day. Here’s a simple explanation. What do those numbers mean?Let’s take a universal beam for example and break it…