Whether you’re using it to bake food or create the frame of an aircraft, aluminum is one of the most versatile metals used today. It has one of the best strength-to-weight ratios of any other metal and is endlessly recyclable—making…
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Polycarbonate vs Acrylic Plastic: What’s the Difference?
Chances are you’re less familiar with acrylic plastic than plexiglass, but you probably don’t realize you’re more familiar with both than you realize. Plexiglass, one of the most common forms of plastic is actually colloquial language for clear, acrylic plastic. Thus, plexiglass and…
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The Secret to Millennium Alloys’ Success
Previous experience makes a big difference in success. David Melillo, the now Principal / Owner, had many years of experience in advising and raising capital for early-stage companies. Much of the success of Millennium Alloys was due to two key…
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How to Use a Clear Polycarbonate Sheet for COVID-19 and Protect People Effectively
One of the most popular solutions for keeping both employees and customers safe during the pandemic has been through the use of plastic sheets. Using a clear polycarbonate sheet, many businesses have set them up in the workplace to curb…
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Main Applications of Alloys Used in the World
One of the most significant inventions in human history was the invention of alloys and they’ve changed our world ever since. Alloys are metallic substances made up of a combination or metallic solid solution of two or more metals. Applications of alloys…
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Interesting Facts About Bronze That May Surprise You
Bronze has been around for literal ages and is one of the most common alloys made today. One of the interesting facts about bronze is that it’s made up of copper and tin, with tin accounting for roughly 12% of the alloy. Bronze made…
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Common Questions Answered About UHMW Plastic
You can build plenty of different projects with a huge variety of building materials available today including plastics. One increasingly popular choice is Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight (UHMW) polythene. If you’re curious about what kind of material is UHMW, it’s a type of high-grade plastic that has many uses. We break down some…
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Common Uses of Stainless Steel in the World
If you had to ask people to name five metals they had in their home there’s a good chance stainless steel would be one of their answers. Steel on its own is already one of the most-used metals across the globe, and stainless steel isn’t too…
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Hot vs Cold-Rolled Steel—What’s the Difference?
Steel, with its multitude of beneficial and helpful properties, make it the first choice for a wide array of projects. However, there’s not just one type of steel that makes all these projects possible. Steel comes in a plethora of finishes, grades, shapes,…
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