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Stainless Steel Characteristics: A Pocket Guide

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Stainless steel is the name of a family of iron-based alloys known for their corrosion and heat resistance. One of the leading stainless steel characteristics is its minimum chromium content of 10.5%, which gives it superior corrosion resistance compared to other types of steel. Like other steels, stainless steel is composed primarily of iron and carbon, but with the addition of several other alloying elements, the most prominent being chromium. Other common alloys in stainless steel are nickel, magnesium, molybdenum, and nitrogen. (more…)

Getting Ready for MD&M West 2019

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The show will focus on 3D Printing, Contract Manufacturing, Design & Product Development, F&B Packaging, Injection Molding, Labels & Labelling, Materials, Robotics & Automation. There are more than 30 hours of free Expo education and conference sessions. Eagle can offer free expo hall admission that has many free activities and content and 20% off any conference. (more…)

How to Choose the Right Stainless Steel Grade

Grades of Stainless Steel TubingIn determining what grade of stainless steel tubing to select many factors are taken into account. The main requirement for stainless steels is that they should be corrosion-resistant for a specified application or environment. Strength and fabrication characteristics are also taken into consideration. There are more than 60 grades of stainless steel. However, the entire group can be divided into four metallurgic classes. In determining what grade to select, additional mechanical or physical properties may also need to be considered to achieve the overall service performance requirements. (more…)

Eagle Conducts Customer Satisfaction Survey

customer service | quality certificationsAt Eagle Stainless, our customers’ satisfaction is important to us. Our quality certifications provide customers with the confidence that their product meets their specifications consistently. Over the next few months, our customers will be called or emailed to participate in our customer satisfaction survey. We have hired the Center of Marketing Research at UMASS Dartmouth (CMR) to conduct this survey on our behalf. (more…)

Are Tradeshows Still Relevant?

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Are tradeshows still relevant? In the digital age, you would think that just having a robust online presence would be enough. The cost of going to a tradeshow can add up. You have to have a tradeshow booth, graphics, travel expenses, promotion expenses and not to mention the time out of the office. (more…)

What Makes Stainless Steel Stainless?

Stainless SteelAll steel is carbon-based, but stainless steel contains chromium at 10% or more by weight. It is the addition of chromium that gives the steel its unique stainless, corrosion-resisting properties. Stainless steel does not rust because its chromium content gives it passivity. The chromium forms a passive oxide film; it repairs the surface layer and prevents further corrosion. This passivating layer prevents oxygen and water from accessing the underlying metal, giving stainless steel a long lifespan. (more…)

Advantages of Wire EDM

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Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) is an exact manufacturing process that creates complex and intricate shapes with exceptional accuracy. This technique generates a series of controlled electrical discharges between a thin EDM wire and an electrically conductive material, such as stainless steel, titanium, or aluminum. The wire, held securely by upper and lower guides, carefully follows a programmed cutting path to shape the material into the desired form.

Wire EDM is particularly valued in aerospace, medical device manufacturing, and automotive engineering industries, where precision and attention to detail are critical. It is ideal for producing components with tight tolerances, intricate geometries, and delicate features that would be difficult or impossible to achieve using traditional machining methods. Additionally, the process is non-contact, which means there is no mechanical stress on the material, reducing the risk of deformation and ensuring a high-quality finish.

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