.wp-image-1447{display:none;} The end of the year is almost upon us. Commercial and industrial companies should make an overall assessment of the warehouse in regard to unsold stocks. This is an important activity that may affect theoperating income/loss result of the budget. What is inventory? Inventory refers to: raw materials work in progress goods finished goods and other…
.wp-image-2212{display:none;} One of our users asked us an interesting question about outdoor railings. Which material is the best choice? Outdoor railings: the technical question. Our user must redo all the railings of the balconies of his home. And he decided to lean towards the use of stainless steel. Given that the house is far from…
.wp-image-1698{display:none;} This month we added in our range the chromium-vanadium bits (6-Lobe screwdriver). Why buy them in this specific material? Bits for screwdrivers – What are they for? These inserts are bits for screwdrivers and their application, therefore, is tightening the screws. What kind of impression of bits is better? Hex-head screws allow a good…
.wp-image-572{display:none;} In the previous post we said that it isn’t possible to determine how many hours a specific type of stainless steel must resist in the salt spray test. But why make this type of test? Point of making salt spray test. Why do it? The limits of the test are clearly defined by ASTM B117 specification….
.wp-image-1751{display:none;} Today, on our post we want to talk about the testing methods required by ISO 898-1 for connecting elements. In particular, today we want to focus on loading, toughness and hardness tests. Loading test for screws and finished studs. This type of test consists of two main actions: Application of proof traction loading specified…
.wp-image-61{display:none;} Cross recessed head screws: cheese head or pan head? That’s a dilemma worthy of Shakespearean Hamlet! But we shall see about how to resolve this particular problem.. Italy: a few words on the question of the legislation. The standard UNI 7687 has been still in force since 1977 and provides for the screws the…
.wp-image-1064{display:none;} What is meant by Stress Corrosion Cracking? This is a phenomenon of degradation of a material due to the combined action of corrosion and applying a constant load. What does this mean? The SCC often leads to sudden breaking of metallic materials normally considered ductile that undergo stress in corrosive environment. This especially at…
.wp-image-1319{display:none;} In today’s post we treat as “take care” of stainless steel items, surfaces and finishes. Finishes for exterior environments. Do or Do not? Rainwater is beneficial to cleaning stainless steel. The fixtures for outdoor applications, (decorated or directional) should therefore be oriented in such a way as to facilitate the draining of water. We…
inox mare Generally, all stores sell different qualities of metallic materials as carbon and alloy steel and, also, stainless steel. With these conditions are necessary methodologies to avoid any deterioration of the artefacts. In fact, mechanical damage and the most frequent defects cause rust. How do you do it? – scratches or dents – contact with…
.wp-image-1792{display:none;} The hardened steel has low resistance, in addition to an high hardness. Therefore, the hardened steel would be too fragile for most uses. What should you do? With tempering and hardening treatments. Tempering of hardened steel. After hardening, it is essential to use the tempering treatment, it is fundamental to undo any tensions and…