In Roman mythology, Vulcan was the god of fire and the forge. He was said to be so skilled that other gods in the pantheon…
Regardless of industry, each standard has a unique designation, each component of which conveys its background. In these designations, numbers (and some letters) represent the…
Besides its dependability in structural applications, sheet metal is a component in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and food processing equipment, and it serves…
Fusion welding binds together the components, materials, and systems of the aerospace industry. Connecting the separate pieces of aircraft, spacecraft, and other objects intended for…
Steel makes cities and products, and it otherwise comprises an assortment of components that are depended on for their strength and resistance to heat and…
A prevailing misconception asserts that oxygen is flammable. However, while being essential for combustion, oxygen is by no means an element that can erupt in…
The AWS (American Welding Society) Metrication Policy states, in part, “The AWS supports a timely transition to the use of SI units.” Stipulations like this…
Decades ago, its introduction to the world only entrusted it with the simple, yet dependable, role of temporarily repairing damaged steel-hulled vessels, but today, underwater…
If welds, adhesives, and nails didn’t exist, then the ability to attach two objects to each other would seem miraculous. Without this bonding ability, we…