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Tungsten Carbide vs. Titanium

Although Tungsten was originally used for light bulbs in the early 1900’s we know today that Tungsten is a highly versatile and necessary metal for many industrial tasks. Over the years we have expanded Tungsten’s uses to include sharpening other metals, plastics, ceramics, mining operations and construction. One factor that makes this metal particularly unique is Tungsten has the highest boiling point of all metals and second highest of all elements second to Carbon. This is a metal of choice for many military applications due to Tungsten’s durability and high resistance to corrosion. This metal is used in missiles, rockets, anti-tank armor piercing rounds, micro-shrapnel and more. By utilizing carbon in the manufacturing process engineers are able to create Tungsten Carbide. This product is significantly harder than Tungsten. On the Mohs hardness scale Tungsten is 7.5 while Tungsten Carbide is 9.

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Glue Rubber to Metal: Water Based vs. Solvent Based Adhesives

There are various types of gluing agents available on the market each with their own distinct attributes which are ideal for different applications. Water based adhesives have become very popular due to a number of their benefits. Traditionally solvent based adhesives have a greater shear and peel strength compared to water based adhesives, however there have been some recent breakthroughs in the water based field. These innovations have not only improved the strength of water based adhesives but they also enhanced the speed in which the glue will adhere to materials. These water based adhesives allow the rubber to have a greater bonding strength to metal’s porous surface resulting in deeper penetration. This stronger bond is ideal for applications where strong bonds are needed but also this advantage allows for greater resistance and flexibility to cold and heat.

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Tubing Roller Techniques

Tubing rollers are industrial machines used to roll tubes of a variety of materials and shapes. Most are equipped with LED digital displays, which monitor the bending roll and help to achieve precise positioning for greater rolling accuracy. With interchangeable dies, the machines are able to work with a variety of tube shapes such as round tubing, round pipe, channel, square, as well as other profiles. The machines are commonly able to bend tubing anywhere from ¾” to 2”, but other sizes may also be accommodated depending on the tubing roller. Often times, these machines use incremental bending to achieve the precise desired curvature. Tube rollers are used to bend tubes of several different materials from brass and aluminum to stainless steel and titanium.

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