ASTM D3933-98(2017): Structural Adhesives Bonding
Phosphoric Acid Anodizing (PAA) was developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s to improve the performance of bonded primary structures. Bonds formed with PAA-treated adherends…
ISO 4042:2022 – Fasteners Electroplated Coating Systems
A lack of permanence shouldn’t mean a lack of security. While, unlike welds, fasteners generally are not permanent, their hardware joins two or more objects…
ASME STS-1-2021: Steel Stacks
The exhaust stack, made out of steel, removes the combustion gases from heat exchangers to be safely vented outside. ASME STS-1-2021: Steel Stacks covers consideration…
ISO 5755:2022: Sintered Metal Material
About 97% of the material that enters the powder metallurgy process leaves as part of the final product, which translates to extremely minimal waste and…
Standard Mechanical Testing of Steel Products in ASTM A370-24
Where Can You Find Steel? Steel is in favor. Look to your right, your left, up, down, wherever—odds are that you will catch a glimpse…
Standard for High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) Structural Steel
Steel is a group effort. The addition of alloying elements or additives heightens the properties of steel, improving its mechanical properties, weldability, and resistance to…
ISO 12944 – Corrosion Protection of Steel By Protective Paint
A plentiful resource in industry because of its reliable support and stainless properties, steel is one of the most commonly used metals on the planet….
Titanium vs. Steel & Aluminum
Construction engineers and safety inspectors can see the same building from different perspectives. An engineer or architect may eyeball the individual elements and consider the…
ASTM A370-24: Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM A370-24 is used to test and determine specific mechanical properties of steel, stainless steel, and related alloy products. It is important that these types…