Category: Stainless Steel Fabrication

Polished Stainless Steel vs. Satin Stainless Steel

Polished stainless steel and satin stainless steel are specific surface finishes available for a variety of stainless steel applications. Though both finishes are a result of a particular stainless steel polish method, they are, in fact, secondary operations necessitated to change the dull gray, “mill finish” appearance when stainless steel leaves the steel mill. Such… Read more »

Stainless Steel Sensitization: What It Is & How to Prevent

Stainless steel is one of the world’s most recognized and widely used materials. Though known for its anti-corrosive properties, it is susceptible to sensitization, a type of corrosion, during welding fabrication processes. Knowing how to prevent stainless steel sensitization during those processes can help ensure the material retains its anti-corrosive properties.

How Stainless Steel Tubing is Made

Stainless steel is a versatile steel alloy comprised of a percentage of chromium, which provides the material its corrosion resistance and the trait that gives stainless steel its name. There are many grades of stainless steel, but all must have a minimum chromium content of at least 10.5 percent and can range upwards of 20… Read more »