Titanium 6Al-4V
Titanium alloys consist of a combination of titanium and other chemical elements, such as aluminum or tin. Such metallic alloys are lightweight, corrosion resistant, and […]
Month: January 2009
How Gun Technology Has Changed
Since the first game of paintball was played in 1981, the sport has evolved from something more like Capture the Flag to today’s sophisticated activity […]
The MA-1 Flight Jacket
The U.S. Air Force Navy Pilots and Flight crews wore the MA-1 flight jacket in the 1950s. It replaced the B-15 flight jacket, which was […]
Top 5 Halloween Costumes for Children
Let’s not forget that Halloween is as much—if not more—for the children as for adults. Check out these costume ideas for the pint-sized trick-or-treaters among […]
How to Choose a Medigap Plan
If you are like most people under the federal Medicare program, you still have some out-of-pocket expenses for certain healthcare costs. The good news is […]
Roll Forming Process
As one of the simpler processes in the world of manufacturing, roll forming is an ideal method for producing parts that are long in length […]
Choosing Permanent Cosmetics Education
Growing interest in permanent make-up procedures has presented a number of lucrative opportunities for trained permanent makeup technicians. But in order to become truly successful, […]
Origins of the FQA
Every day, the safety of millions of people depends on tiny bits of metal that few people ever think about: fasteners. Nuts, bolts and more […]
Japanese Yen Could Be Restored by Tobin Tax
Due to the prevalence of investors unwinding their online forex carry trades, the Japanese yen appreciated 30% against a basket of currencies in 2008. Yet […]
Impact of Steel Recycling
As the most commonly recycled material in the United States today, steel is reused to make everything from the metal building you might be sitting […]