Hardness testing welds is vital for guaranteeing the structural integrity of the metal pieces being joined. Weld joints do not always carry the same metal properties as the components that are being welded together. There’s no use having an ultra-strong joint if the surrounding metal is weak, or for the weld to be weak on strong metal. The weld itself might be of the same material as the welded workpieces or might be of a different material (alloy) compared to the welded components. Because welding uses high heat, it can change the surrounding metal properties. For example, if you are... Continue reading
This guide reviews the three most commonly used NDT tests, summarizes their benefits, and provides a primer on conducting the tests. Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a type of quality testing used to analyze material properties and/or structural integrity of a material without causing any damage to the material that is being tested. This article focuses on three commonly used non-destructive testing methods: magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant testing, and ultrasonic testing. Magnetic Particle Inspection Magnetic particle inspection is a non-destructive inspection method that provides the detection of linear flaws located at or near the surface of ferromagnetic materials.... Continue reading
Getting Help From Hardness Testing Hardness tests let engineers check whether materials have been processed correctly. Jul 07, 2011 Author: Norm Ellis, Ellis & Associates CADD/Technical Illustration Editor: Jessica Shapiro Key points: • Engineers can use hardness testing to verify the composition or heat-treatment history of materials. • Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and Shore are common hardness tests. Their use depends on the material being tested. • Rockwell tests cover a wide range of metallic materials, while Shore testing is for plastics and elastomers. Resources: Ellis & Associates CADD/Technical Illustration “Pint-Sized Hardness Tester Gets its Finesse from Compact Servodrive,” Machine Design,... Continue reading
Metal hardness tests are crucial to engineers, metallurgists, and manufacturers in many industries, from automotive, to oil and gas, and aerospace to name a few. Performing a hardness test is a critical step in qualifying metal parts and determining the various properties of a specific metal. A metal passing or failing a test will help dictate product design, production process, and innovation. There are many different metals and alloys and different applications of those materials. Different test scales are used to assist engineers in selecting the appropriate metals and hardness for their specific application. The three most widely used today... Continue reading
Easing the Inspection Task Recent developments in various NDE modalities are making inspection more accurate and faster while providing data that is easier to interpret. June 10, 2020 By: Henning Juknat Fig 3. HD Images Provided by Mentor Visual iQ KEYWORDS nondestructive examination technology / phased array / radiography / ultrasonics / visual inspection As nondestructive examination (NDE) continues to evolve as an inspection discipline, so the technologies of NDE evolve to meet new challenges in terms of materials and material geometries to be inspected. This article looks at some of the recent developments in various NDE modalities which are... Continue reading
Revving Up in the Post COVID-19 World The automotive industry is set to ramp up production as the COVID-19 restrictions ease. METSUCO (Metallurgical Supply Company) is ready to resupply the automakers with their industrial needs. What has the reopening looked like so far? Most auto companies – General Motors, Ford, Honda, Toyota, Chrysler, Nissan, and others – have rolled out a series of safety measures to protect workers. These include the use of temperature monitors for those entering plants, personal protective equipment such as face masks and shields, revamping and deep-cleaning factory floors to emphasize social distancing, and more as... Continue reading
The objective is to eliminate or minimize waste within the process without impacting the outcomes. May 1, 2020 Mark Kaganov KEYWORDS ISO standards / lean manufacturing / management systems / procedures The authors of the sample procedures here started from title blocks and tables that did not contribute to the purpose. Such “decorated” documents are difficult to read and impede the focus from the content. Lean approaches are beneficial for the development and maintenance of management systems compliant with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 ISO 45001 standards and 21 CFR 820 FDA regulation. An excessive number of documents, over-detailed... Continue reading
What Will Manufacturing’s New Normal Be After COVID-19? History teaches us that short-term measures taken in response to global crises lead to changes that last for decades. Artem Kroupenev APR 21, 2020 Most of us hope that the COVID-19 pandemic will end within months, and things will go back to normal. In fact, many aspects of our society may never return to normal. In an effort to control the spread of the coronavirus, governments have taken extreme measures reserved for global wartime situations and the use of military-grade surveillance technology to enforce social distancing. With millions of people in complete... Continue reading
The Gage Selection Conundrum The correct selection of measuring devices will ensure the quality, price and delivery of the products we manufacture and use. May 1, 2020 (By Mike Oddy) The goal is to ensure we have the correct inspection tools to ensure the quality of the product produced. Selecting gages and other types of measuring tools can be challenging. It does not matter if you are an experienced or novice gage user, tool crib manager, lab manager or buyer. In some cases, these decisions can have detrimental effects on the finished product. In others, the gage cost and calibration... Continue reading
In March 2020, METSUCO, and every company in the world, started to feel the impact of COVID-19. Not just financially. Our way of doing business had to change. The virus was bringing about new social interaction norms, questions about how to work safely, and thoughts of how to work more remotely. As we started looking at how to adapt our own business, we also started hearing from some clients. “Can you get hand sanitizer?” “Do you have gloves by any chance?” “I’m completely out of disinfectant, any idea who carries that?” As a niche distribution company, we had never been... Continue reading
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