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According to an article by TWI, a composite material is:

"a combination of two materials with different physical and chemical properties. When combined, they create a specialized material to do a certain job, for instance, to become stronger, ...

If you are in the market for a better cutting solution, choices abound. First there are a plethora of different cutting technologies, including water, plasma, laser, torch, saw, shear, slitting, and more. Then there are a variety of manufacturers ...

Metals distribution companies play a pivotal role in the supply and manufacturing chain from raw ore to finished goods. With labor shortages and an increasing variety of specialty metals in demand, this role is becoming more important every day.

Anyone looking to add qualified and motivated employees has discovered that the labor pool is tighter, smaller and shallower than ever before. Putting it mildly, it is a frustrating dilemma. 

In the hands of a skilled operator can achieve exceptional levels of accuracy. However, this production method suffers when it comes to repeatability. Even the steadiest hands cannot produce identical parts every time.

Adding a CNC water jet cutting machine tool to your operations is a smart move. The water jet can cut a wider variety of materials in greater thicknesses with less post-cut clean-up than other alternatives such as laser and plasma cutters. There are ...

The CNC Metal Cutting industry offers several great options for businesses interested in cutting steel to shape or machining specialty metal parts. Laser, plasma and water jet cutting systems excel with sheet and plate, but as material thickness ...

The most common methods for cutting sheet steel and plate steel includes Shearing, Laser Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Oxyacetylene Cutting and Waterjet Cutting.   Each cutting method has advantages within its range of processing. 

When attempting to achieve better cut quality on a water jet cutting system, your first instinct may be to look at upgrading your motion system. While an upgrade to your motion system may certainly improve the quality of your cuts, it isn’t the only ...

When considering what machine to use to cut specialty metals and alloys, it’s important to consider a variety of factors. Your decision must be guided by material type, thickness, ability to machine post cut, and how much tolerance your operation ...