Stainless steel is one of the most renowned manufacturing materials due to its strength and mechanical properties, and it’s available in several different grades. As such, it can sometimes be confusing to determine which type is best for a particular manufacturing application. The most common types of stainless steel that are used for manufacturing […]

  The use of aluminum slit sheets, rolls, and coils has immensely increased in the automotive, cookware, pharmaceutical, construction, electronics, and cosmetic packaging industries. However, it’s important to understand that aluminum processing is prone to product deformation for several different reasons. With that said, the NKS aluminum slitting specialists in Austin, Texas are here to […]

  304 and 304L stainless steel are alloys from the 300 series of stainless steel that are great for manufacturing purposes. They are made up of chromium, nickel, and carbon, giving them unique characteristics that make them great for a wide range of end uses. Both products offer excellent forming and welding properties, resistance to […]

  Manufacturing metal products is a complex and highly scientific job that should be approached at the molecular level. Understanding how materials perform offers you a competitive edge, as it allows you to produce safe and durable products. For this, it takes a lot of time and research to figure out which materials can meet […]

When slitting aluminum coil in Portland, you’ll want high quality results. But equipment failure and irregular upkeep often result in problems — one of the most common of which is a ‘burr’. A ‘burr’ essentially refers to the creation of rough edges that sometimes form on the metal piece during the slitting process. Since a […]

  A well-established and competent 316 stainless steel slitting service provider functions as an extension to your organization, offering concrete results. However, to get the most out of your metal slitting partner, it’s important that you hire a company that has sufficient experience, necessary resources, a skilled workforce, fits your budget, and provides great customer […]

  Type 430 stainless steel is, by far, one of the most popular straight-chromium stainless steels. It is considered ferritic stainless steel containing high chromium, low carbon, and very little nickel content. It has anti-corrosive properties approaching that of 304/ 304L stainless steel coils. The grade is useful for a variety of internal and external […]

  The 300 series stainless steel slit coils, strips, and rolls are employed for various industrial applications. Each product serves its unique purpose since not all stainless steel grades perform the same way and are ideal for different uses. Predominantly, stainless steel is useful in the automotive, aerospace, food, pharmaceutical, and construction sectors. The most […]

  Are you looking for stainless steel coil, roll, or strips with mechanical properties that outshine their physical appearance? Type 409 stainless steel, a utility-grade product, could be an excellent choice. This general-purpose, titanium stabilized stainless steel grade is often used in scenarios that demand oxidation and corrosion protection, such as automotive exhaust systems. However, […]

  San Jose Stainless steel slitting is a machining service in which wide coils are slit or cut into narrower widths with state-of-the-art machinery. However, at NKS, potential clients come to us with many questions about the process. In this blog, we’re going to discuss some of the questions that we are most commonly asked.