Metalworking

Most Conductive Metals Ranked in Order

From Gold to Bronze!

What is Spring Steel? How is it Different?

a special kind of steel!

Stainless Steel vs Carbon Steel: What's the Difference?

how are they different?

Beryllium Copper and its Uses: Explained

What is Beryllium copper?

Anodizing Paintball Gun: Everything to Know

Choose wisely before customizing your paintball marker!

13 Milling Operations Explained with Applications

13 types of milling operations explained!

Anodizing Dyes Explained: Everything you Need to Know

why use anodizing dyes?

Bright Dip Anodizing Explained: Guide

What does bright dip anodizing do?

Case Hardening Explained with Examples

Metals that Don’t Rust: Full List

11 metals that don't rust!

How to Dimension a Chamfer: Tutorial with Examples

Anodizing Paint Explained: How it Works

Use anodizing paint instead of color anodizing!

Green Anodizing Process Explained: How it's Done

green metal coating!

Does Stainless Steel Rust? Answered

It does rust under certain conditions!

Sheet Metal Tools Guide: For Beginners and Pros

a guide for everyone, beginners and pros!

Can Stainless Steel be Anodized? Answered

In general, no!

Powder Coating vs Anodizing: Which is Better?

what each process is good for!

Anodizing Thickness Guide: What's Ideal?

How thick is an anodizing coat?

Can Titanium be Anodized? What You Need to Know

Best Metal Threading Tools:[Rolling,Milling,Tapping]

The right tools are essential for metal threading!

Wire Annealing Guide: How is it Done?

how are wires annealed?

Metal Forming Process Explained: Guide

Metal forming techniques!

Sheet Metal Shearing Explained: Guide

11 Types of Reamers in Metalworking: Use of Each

What are the different types of reamers?

Forging Defects: Most Common Ones to Know

13 kinds of forging defects to watch out for!

What is a Pillar Drill? What is it Used for?

What's the use of a pillar drill?

Chamfer vs Bevel: Visual Guide on their Differences

two kinds of cuts in machining!

Can Anodized Aluminum be Painted? Answered

Can you paint on Anodized Aluminum?

Alloy Casting Process: Beginner's Guide

How is alloy casting done?

Casting vs Molding: Key Differences Explained

Gravity Casting Process Explained: Guide

How does gravity casting work?

Forging vs Machining: Key Differences Explained

Key differences between the two!

Steel Machining Guide: Everything You Need to Know

What's the secret to machining steel perfectly?

Electrical Stamping Explained: Metal Stamping

why is electrical stamping done?

Machining Tungsten: Beginner's Guide

Machining Copper: Beginner's Guide

4 Types of Forging Processes Explained: Graphical Guide

The 4 types of forging processes.

Die Grinder Guide: Everything You Need to Know

What is a Die Grinder?

Rotary Broaching Explained: How it Works

Used to make polygonal geometric features on a workpiece

Rigid Tapping Explained: Easy Guide

Rigid tapping is a machining process used for getting a paricular thread pitch!

Die Punches Explained: How Do they Work

How does a die punch work?

Forging Steel Explained: How it's Done

This is how steel forging is done!

Advantages of Forging over Other Metalworking Methods

Advantages of forging over other techniques!

Drop Forging Explained: High Metal Strength

forging technique for increasing metal strength!

Copper Stamping Explained: How it Works

How does copper stamping work?

Annealing Brass Perfectly: Beginners Guide

annealing is a good way to reuse brass cartridges!

Anodized Aluminum Colors: What Colors Are Available?

You can get anodized aluminum in red, blue, black, green, gold, silver, purple, orange, pink.

Abrasion Resistance Explained: Easy Guide

Understand Abrasion resistance and it's importance in metalworking!

Peripheral Milling Explained: Beginners Guide

In peripheral milling, the cutting teeth lie on the outside.

What is Metal Processing? Beginners Guide

metal processing includes metal extracting, metalworking and metal recycling!

Cast Iron vs Cast Steel: Differences Explained

One of these is easer to cast and machine!

What is a Magnetic Chuck? Explained

A special kind of chuck used in machining!

Anodizing Costs Explained: How to Estimate

Metal Melting Tools that are Essential: Guide

You need these 4 tools to melt metals!

Metalworking Hobby: How to Get Started [2023]

Knurling Explained: Beginners Guide

How does Knurling work?

Grinding Aluminum: Can it be Done Safely?

Milling Tools Guide for Beginners to Get Started

What tools do you need to get started with milling?

Grinding in Machining Explained: Beginner Guide

How is grinding done in Machining?

Grinding Stainless Steel: Can it be Done?

A challenging part of finishing stainless steel workpieces!

Normalizing vs Annealing: Differences Explained

Two methods of treating metals!

Copper Annealing Explained: How's it Done

How is copper annealed?

Boring vs Reaming: Differences Explained

Two operations used to make holes!

Bronze Anodizing Explained: How's it Done

How does bronze anodizing work?

Gold Anodizing Explained: How's it Done

How's gold anodized?

What is Knurling? Explained with Examples

Why do you do Knurling?

Non-Magnetic Metals [List] (Properties, Applications)

Understand which metals are non-magnetic!

Machining Basics for Beginners: 101

Getting started with Machining!

How to Measure a Chamfer: Metalworking Guide

Metalworking 101! Measuring a Chamfer.

Free Machining Steel Explained: What is it?

steel made for machining!

260 vs 360 Brass Compared: Which to Choose

two popular brass alloys!

Metal threading Explained: Manufacturing Process

How do you make threads in metals?

Annealing Aluminum: How's it Done

Acme Threads Explained: Types, Size Charts

Everything you need to know about Acme threads

What is Anodizing? How is it Done? Beginners Guide

Dummy's guide to Anodizing!

Anodized Steel Explained: How is it Done?

Lathe vs Milling: Differences Explained

Which applications are they best suited for?

What's a Bridgeport Mill: Beginners Guide

A timeless classic in milling!

Boring in Machining Explained: Beginner Guide

How does boring work in machining?

Boring vs Turning Explained: Machining

How Much Does a Lathe Cost? [2023] (All Types)

how much do you need to pay for a lathe?

Milling Chuck: How Does it Work? Explained

Helps hold tools with great holding power!

Thread Milling Explained: [Tools, Applications]

Why is Thread Milling better than tapping?

Tailstock in a Lathe: What's the Function?

Why do you even need tailstock?

Lathe Coolant: Guide to Machine Lubrication

Why use a coolant in a lathe?

Lathe Speeds: How to Get it Right [Wood and Metal]

Annealing of Steel: How's it Done?

Anodized Aluminum: Everything You Need to Know

Process to protect Aluminum!

Annealing vs Tempering: Two Different Processes

It has to do with recrystallization temperature!

Hot Dip Galvanizing Explained: How it Works

Great way to prevent corrosion!

Micrometer vs Caliper: What's the Difference?

They're not the same!

Fiber Laser Welding Explained: How's it Different?

Advanced welding technology!

Ball Milling Explained: Advantages, Applications

A grinding technique!

What is a Boring Bar? Metalworking Tutorial

A Boring bar is an interesting tool used in lathes!

Machining Acrylic Perfectly: Beginner Guide

Make signboards and acrylic lights!

Aluminum Casting: How is it Done?

this is how aluminum is shaped into complex geometries!

Annealing: Process, Types, Limitations Guide

Understand the process!

Face Milling in Machining: How's it Done?

Gunsmith Lathe Guide: How are they Different?

How does a lathe for making guns differ from general lathes?

Lathe Spindle: How Does it Work?

What role does the spindle play in a lathe?

Multi Spindle Lathes: High Performance

What's the use of multiple spindles?

Capstan Lathe: What is it and how does it work?

Lathe Axis Explained with Graphics

Collet Types and their Applications

What are the kinds of collets available and where are they used?

Best Benchtop Lathes [2023]-Metal and Wood

Metal and Wood lathes that fit on a desktop!

Best Metal Lathes [2023] for Turning Metals

Best Mini Lathes: Metal and Wood [2023]

Small compact lathes!

What is a Turret Lathe? Comprehensive Guide

Lathe Cutting Tools: Graphical Guide

All the lathe tools!

What is a Lathe? How does it Work

Basics of a Lathe!

3 Jaw Chuck vs 4 Jaw Chuck: Differences Explained

What is a 4 Jaw Chuck? Explained

What is a 3 Jaw Chuck? How to Identify

Harbor Freight Mini Mill Review [2023]- 4491

Most affordable mill!