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MetalTek’s Wisconsin Centrifugal Division Reaches Two Million Hours Without A Lost Time Incident
Press Release May 31, 2017 METALTEK WISCONSIN CENTRIFUGAL REACHES TWO MILLION HOUR SAFETY MILESTONE WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN – MetalTek...
Rod Anderson Named Vice President – Sales and Marketing of MetalTek International
Press Release January 4, 2017 Rod Anderson Named Vice President – Sales and Marketing of MetalTek International MetalTek...
Severe Corrosion & Heat Resistant Material Profiles
Grade MTEK N-12MV (N30012 / Alloy B) Description Nickel-based alloy for severe corrosion and heat resistance Properties –...
Heat Resistant Stainless Steel Material Profiles:Part 1
Grade MTEK 20-10 (J92603 / HF) Heat Resistant Stainless Steel Description Economical heat resistant grade containing enough chromium...
Petrochemical Rapid Shutdowns: MetalTek’s Rapid Response Team Again Rises to the Challenge
While planned shutdowns are regular occurrences in the life cycle of a petrochemical plant, not all shutdowns are...
Hi-Ho Silver: The History Of Silver
Some metals found early popularity primarily because of their appearance. Silver is one such metal. Relatively scarce –...
Heat Resistant Stainless Steel Material Profiles:Part 2
Grade MTEK 25-35W Heat Resistant Stainless Steel Description HP material modified with Tungsten. Properties – Why select...
Examples of Continuous Castings Solving a Problem and Decreasing Costs
The continuous casting process involves pouring molten metal through a die of the desired outside profile. If shaping...
Cobalt-Based Material Profiles
Grade MTEK 6 (R30006) Cobalt Based Alloy Description Cobalt-based alloy for severe applications Properties – Why select this...
High Lead Tin Bronze Material Profiles
Grade MetalTek 83-7-7-3 (C93200) (SAE 660) Bearing bronze Description This standard cast bronze-bearing alloy is used widely for a...
The Golden Age: The History of Gold
Often considered to be the first metal discovered by humans, gold has occupied a central point in the...
Sand Casting Process: Featured Solution Examples
Think of a test that you face in metal component design or application. Here are some examples of...