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This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

How top performing metal fabricators get it done

FMA’s recently released Financial Ratios & Operational Benchmarking Survey digs deep into the numbers. The results give a realistic view of the industry and reveal how successful its top performers can be.

10 Inspiring Buildings Designed With Steel HSS

Recruitment in metal fabrication: Why new hires choose to stay

Little Rock, Ark.-based Tru-Fab Co. Metal Products is hiring the next generation of skilled workers. One thing’s for sure: These aren’t your grandfather’s new hires.

Welding Helmets and a few Tips and Tricks

In this video, several different style welding helmets are reviewed

Uses of 304 Stainless Steel

Stainless steel can be used for a variety of projects. 304 is the most popular kind on the market, mainly due to its anti-corrosion properties. Made from a combination of chromium and nickel, and small amounts of manganese and carbon, stainless steel isn’t literally stainless. It shows fingerprints, dirt, and regular wear and tear. The … Continue reading Uses of 304 Stainless Steel

Build steel bridges not steel cages

We’ve outlived our immigrant ancestors. Imprints of hungrier times remain etched on our communities, but they are easy to ignore. The fight for workplace safety and fair pay. The demand

How to clean Stainless Steel…for real!

*Heads Up Update: I am told this does not work on the brushed stainless steel appliances. So be aware!* I just discovered this today and I couldn’t wait to shar

All about Stainless Steel Angles

You are hereStainless steel angles, both laser fused and hot rolled, are a popular structural shape that see many uses and applications in the steel industry. Stainless Structurals can produce angle sizes from a 3/16” thickness all the way up to a 1.5” thickness with a full penetration weld. Profile sizes also range from 1” to 20” in various grades. With cost effective hot rolled equal angle and unequal angle available as well as the customization and flexibility of laser fused technology,…

Advantages of Pre-Engineered Steel

If you Google “pre-engineered steel buildings” while looking for a new business facility, garage church, or other building type, it’s clear that there are plenty of options. It’s easy to see that not all buildings look alike, but it’s even more important to recognize that not all buildings are built equally. Chances are that you have heard about these types of buildings but you may not know about all of the advantages that make them the top choice for your project. Below are…

Make Stainless Steel Shine

Why are all those lovely shiney stainless things I own soooo good at attracting smears, mucky marks and greasy stains? Well for a start there’s … … hard water ……

Stronger steel means less steel for solar power foundations

An analysis of solar farm foundations suggests that using grade 80 versus grade 50 steel can save $2,000-$10,000/MWdc by using less steel, while still resisting corrosion.

A road map for grinding and finishing stainless steel

Grinding and finishing stainless steel require care and finesse. Optimal efficiency requires the right tools and a well-thought-out strategy.

ArcelorMittal Cleveland makes steel, here's how they do it

They've been making steel in Cleveland's industrial Flats for more than a century. A look at how steel is made today at ArcelorMittal.

What's New for Steel

Tekla software evolves constantly and we listen to the users. Please join our webinar to hear about the latest development relevant for our steel industry customers.

Is It the End of Stainless Steel?

Does Whirlpool's new White Ice finish signal an end to stainless steel's reign?

Clean Stainless Steel (Even Those Dark Water Stains!)

All that silver looks so sleek and professional -- except for the water-stains and fingerprints, right? Take care of them with our 7 expert tips for cleaning stainless steel.