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Take The Metallurgy Quiz: Expert Level
Do you think you are an expert in metallurgy? Take our expert level quiz and let's see. Once...
Heat Treatment for Metals
What is Heat Treatment? Heat treatment is a thermal process that accomplishes three primary improvements to the material...
Seven Examples Of Metal Castings Saving The Customer Money
Centrifugal Casting Reduced Machine And Casting Scrap The valve cage regulates and helps control the flow of fluid...
3D Metal Printing and Metal Casting
As 3D metal printing becomes more commercially viable, it is tempting to assume that it represents a direct...
What You May Not Know About MetalTek
MetalTek exists for the expressed purpose of Making A Lasting Difference. This purpose is supported by four core...
MetalTek To Hold On-Site Hiring Event on Thursday, April 21 in Waukesha, WI
MetakTek is thrilled to announce that our Wisconsin Centrifugal Division will hold an on-site hiring event on Thursday,...
What to Consider in Metal Casting Design
From large projects to small production runs, selecting the appropriate metal casting process to achieve the desired design...
Domestic Sourcing vs. International Sourcing of Metal Castings
When a North American manufacturer considers where to source metal castings, the choice typically involves domestic sourcing (North...
Considerations When Specifying and Purchasing Metal Castings
Metal casting is a complex process that requires numerous considerations when purchasing, including casting design, the metal casting...
Stephanie Langer Joins MetalTek As Chief People Officer
I am excited to announce that Stephanie Langer joined the MetalTek team on Wednesday, January 26 as Chief...
Sandusky International & Sandusky Limited: Leaders Ready To Serve Your Pulp & Paper Application Needs
The Sandusky International and Sandusky Limited Divisions of MetalTek have been the worldwide leaders in manufacturing paper roll...
Case Study: Custom Manufactured Stainless-Steel Suction Press Roll Shell
This case study featured a duplex stainless-steel suction press roll shell custom manufactured by Sandusky International for a...