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.

  The 400 series stainless steel was the first-ever version of stainless steel. It consisted of martensitic and ferritic products, with chromium being the only alloying element. This made the series reasonably priced compared to many austenitic grades. They are magnetic, more resistant to chloride, and can also be strengthened with heat treatment. Amongst its […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  Are you looking for customized metal slitting solutions in New York? Need a reliable stainless steel or aluminum distributor to become an extension to your business? Or you are just someone who needs to produce aluminum products? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you’ve come to the right place. At […]

  Almost everyone inside and outside the manufacturing industry is familiar with what stainless steel is. But, so many of us are not aware of the fact that there are several different varieties of stainless steel — grade 301 being one of them. It is quite a popular choice amongst different manufacturers, as its versatility […]