Copper is well known for its electrical and thermal conductivity. It’s often used for electrical wiring purposes and electrical contacts for small and large applications. This metal is also considered a very soft material, as its malleability allows it to be worked into wires and cables. To add strength without impacting its ductility, magnesium is…
When it comes to casting applications, do you know which is better, white bronze or pewter? The most popular choice today and in the past has been pewter, but the use of white bronze has increased in recent years. Here at Belmont Metals, we have both white bronze and pewter that’s perfect for all your…
Craftspeople have been casting with bronze for so long that the BBC called it the “first alloy.” Introduced around 3,500 BC and typically made with mostly copper and tin, items made with bronze offered a more durable alternative to coper alone. Artifacts from brass have been dated to 500 BC. Brass may have been favored…
Aluminum is a highly desirable metal in the manufacturing industry due to its many applications. This silvery-white metal is the most widely used nonferrous metal in the world that can be found in airplane parts, home appliances, food processing equipment, cooking utensils and building materials. When this metal is melted and cast, oxidation can be…