This article was published on: 01/4/22 8:30 AM
We’re officially moving into another year of continued workforce challenges and supply chain volatility. There are countless articles being published on the subject every day, and this one’s my two cents. While these two things combine to create a perfect storm of uncertainty for many, we’ve been steadily stockpiling strategies that will not only protect …
This article was published on: 01/3/22 8:00 AM
We are proud to welcome the Panasonic TM-2000WG III Robotic Welding Arm at Nashville metal fabricator Kloeckner Metals Nashville – American Fabricators. The Cutting Edge Features of Our Robotic Welding Arm This Panasonic robotic welding arm offers repeatability and quality to precision high volume parts for Kloeckner Metals customers. Here’s how: Changeover between parts is …
This article was published on: 12/27/21 8:00 AM
Stainless steel is recognized for its strength, beauty, and resistance to corrosion. Not all stainless steel is alike, however. The metal comes in five distinct families and about 150 different grades. What is stainless steel exactly? Put simply, stainless steel is any one of the steel alloys that contains at least 10.5% chromium in the …
This article was published on: 12/22/21 8:00 AM
The holidays have arrived, the office is buzzing with plans to see loved ones, and many of us have long since began shifting focus to the big picture in 2022. As for me, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible year we’ve had, just one more time. As part of an industry that was …
This article was published on: 12/20/21 8:00 AM
Unlike iron or carbon steel, stainless steel does not rust. On paper, it is one of the most durable metals on the market, at least in terms of rusting and corrosion. What makes stainless steel so tough? And… does stainless steel really not rust? Let’s take a brief look at stainless steel — what it …
This article was published on: 12/13/21 8:00 AM
If you need specialized solutions for stainless steel, look farther than a traditional welder. Consider a metal fabrication company. The right stainless steel fabricator will have the right equipment, training, and innovative resources to get your job done right, without losing time or money. Finding a metalworker won’t be difficult. In fact, you might need …
This article was published on: 12/7/21 8:00 AM
“All I have to do is rattle my keys.” Soon-to-be-retired-from Kloeckner Metals York Ann Jones loves to travel and enjoys looking out for the next best vacation, museum visit, or beach day. She’s adamant about bringing along those she loves, and that little bit of jangle is enough to get her husband, two kids, and …
This article was published on: 11/29/21 8:00 AM
Heat changes the physical or chemical structure of just about everything. Once most solids reach a certain temperature, they change their state. You probably remember learning this during a science experiment in elementary school where you used water to explore solid, liquid, and gaseous states. In this lesson, you discovered that ice is just water …
This article was published on: 11/23/21 8:00 AM
The main benefit of Kloeckner Metals Santa Fe Springs’ new 52-foot Cincinnati Press Brake is in the name: 52 feet. In tandem configuration, this Cincinnati Press Brake machine combines two 26′ press brake machines and accomplishes a massive 1500 tonnage—much more than a typical press brake machine can handle. What is a press brake machine? …
This article was published on: 11/16/21 8:00 AM
In the material world, density matters. We may not spend much time pondering how dense a substance is, but metallurgists and engineers probably think about density more than most consumers realize. The density of an object determines whether it will float or sink. Do you know why a tiny pebble will drop to the bottom …
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