Here at Atlantic Stainless, we’ve been in the business of manufacturing stainless steel tube for so long that you’d think nothing would surprise us, but each new client brings a new story and a unique application! While there are many classic uses for stainless steel tube in the country’s largest industries, there are many applications that you might never think of. Today we’re going to demonstrate the versatility of the high-quality stainless steel tubing we produce, by exploring the depth of the industries and applications where stainless steel tubing plays an important role. (more…)
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Plasma Cutting: The Advantages, Applications, and Design Considerations
By offering in-house high definition plasma cutting on our state-of-the-art CNC equipment, Atlantic Stainless provides customers with an economical alternative to expensive water-jet cutting and saves them valuable machining time and costs.
We are often asked how the plasma cutting process works. Using a high-temperature, high-velocity stream of ionized gas, 2D shapes are cut from thick pieces of sheet metal. The plasma stream is generated by directing the flow of an inert gas where an electric arc ionizes the gas. The material is then heated to a molten condition and the high-velocity gas stream blows the material away. To see the CNC equipment in action, check out a video of our plasma cutting experts working on a project. (more…)
Atlantic Stainless Launches New Responsive Website
Atlantic Stainless invites customers to visit their new website which has been designed with an attractive interface and more intuitive user experience. Featuring streamlined navigation and simplified functionality throughout, the recently launched website allows users to easily access product information as well as helpful resources. (more…)
The Difference Between Stainless Steel Flat Bar & Sheared and Edged
When it comes to the most common grades of stainless steel flat bar such as 304L and 316L, there are two basic ways these bars are produced – sheared and edged bar, and true flat bar.
Is there a difference between a steel flat bar and a sheared and edged bar?
A true flat bar is produced at the mill to the specific size indicated. The finish on all four sides is virtually identical. The corners are relatively square, and the tolerances are reasonably close to the actual dimension listed – usually within just a few thousandths of an inch. (more…)
Skorr Steel Customers Welcomed to Atlantic Stainless Family
Atlantic Stainless recently welcomed Skorr Steel, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, as the latest addition to the Atlantic Stainless family. We are proud to have this family-owned company join us, and pleased to be able to offer their customers a continuation of the great service and competitive pricing that is a critical part of our mission.
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