Grade 304 stainless steel can be used for a variety of purposes. It’s one of the most widely used stainless steel products, and it’s also available in multiple forms and finishes. It’s ideal for forming and welding projects due to the fact that it offers a balanced, austenitic structure. At National Kiwkmetal Service, we […]

  Stainless steel doesn’t just refer to a single product, but a variety of them — including grade 301. What makes stainless steel different is its chromium content, which is usually combined with nickel for better corrosion resistance and greater ductility. The 301 stainless steel strips and coils have been the flagship products of NKS for […]

  Metallurgy, in general, is a multidisciplinary science of studying the physical and chemical components of metals and their alloys. Metallurgical lab testing services employ teams of qualified scientists, engineers, and/or technicians to work with clients from varying sectors. Generally, these labs cater to customers from diverse fields such as aerospace, automotive, construction, medical industries, […]

  An Introduction to Type 301 Stainless Steel and Stainless Steel Slitting Services in Cleveland, Ohio Type 301 is an austenitic stainless steel that’s more magnetic than other standard grades when cold worked. However, it continues to be nonmagnetic in the annealed state. In the annealed condition, the grade offers an increased level of stretch […]

  At National Kiwkmetal Service, we offer unique aluminum and stainless steel slitting services in Ft Worth with an emphasis on providing custom specifications as stated by our customers. Whether the material is from our inventory or supplied by you, we can slit the metal according to your exact needs. In this article, we’re going […]

  Type 439 stainless steel is a ferritic, titanium stabilized, 18% chromium alloy material with corrosion resistance that is more or less equivalent to grades 304 and 304L. This type is commonly used in applications such as exhaust system components or tubular manifolds, where Types 304 and 304L and Type 430 may also be considered […]

  Aluminum is one of the most prominently featured materials for a number of different manufacturing applications. Aluminum can be treated in various ways, and it can be combined with different alloys to meet specific requirements. This ushers in an increasing demand for aluminum (and also stainless steel) coils with customizable parameters and more robust […]

  Are you seeking a cost-effective alternative to the 200 and 300 series stainless steel grades that can handle even the harshest temperatures? Then you should consider 409 stainless steel. Grade 409 stainless steel is a general-purpose, titanium-stabilized, ferritic alloy that offers excellent chemical, mechanical, and physical properties. It is commonly said to be the […]

  Each metal, including aluminum and stainless steel, makes up around 75% of all the Periodic Table elements. However, they vary in their melting point, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, strength, and several other properties due to altered compositions. Different processing methods and compositions are why every metal can be made into various forms — the […]

  Both aluminum and stainless steel have their individual strengths and weaknesses, along with their typical applications. But what if you could combine the two to get the best of both the worlds? You can certainly do that, and aluminized stainless steel is the solution! Type 439 aluminized stainless steel is another specialty that we […]