by apsmadmin | Oct 26, 2026 | Uncategorised
Galvanising gives steel an extra line of defence against corrosion, but it does not make the material permanently rust-proof. The zinc coating protects the underlying steel in several ways and can considerably delay red rust. Its effectiveness, however, depends on the...
by apsmadmin | Oct 26, 2026 | Uncategorised
Yes, you can weld stainless steel to mild steel. It is an established form of dissimilar-metal welding, but it needs more consideration than joining two pieces of the same steel. The main issue is that stainless steel and mild steel have different compositions and...
by apsmadmin | Oct 26, 2026 | Uncategorised
Zinc plating and galvanising both protect steel with zinc, but they suit different parts. Zinc plating is generally better where a component needs a relatively thin, controlled finish around threads, close fits or smaller features. Hot-dip galvanising produces a much...
by apsmadmin | Oct 26, 2026 | Uncategorised
Outsourcing laser cutting can give you extra manufacturing capacity without investing in another machine, operator, software setup and the infrastructure needed to keep a cutting operation productive. It can also help when your own equipment is fully booked, a job...
by apsmadmin | Oct 26, 2026 | Uncategorised
Powder coating works well on many metal components, particularly mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, but not every material or finished assembly is suitable. Conventional powder coating uses electrostatically charged powder followed by heat curing. The part...
