Galvanic reaction Galvanic reaction between dissimilar metals is an enormous topic—and for good reason. Galvanic reactions, also known as bimetallic corrosion, can wreak havoc on projects that are expensive and meant to last for a long time. One well known example is the Statue of Liberty. In 1980, workers discovered that structural issues were beginning […]
Read moreThe short answer: no, aluminum does not rust. However, aluminum does and will corrode. What is the difference between rust and corrosion? This is a reasonable question because rust and corrosion are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same. Corrosion, generally, is a broad reference to the wearing away of metal caused by a […]
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Read moreAMF likes to send out customer gifts each Christmas season that are sort-of our homemade rendition of custom fabrication. One of our customer favorites over the years is the laser-cut aluminum Christmas Tree. A little hand grinding to polish the aluminum and some intricate laser cutting makes these trees a fun gift, particularly when we […]
Read moreAluminum was discovered in the early 1800s, but it wasn’t until 1825 that it was finally produced as a usable material—and it was the middle of the 19th century before the first production process was created. Commercially, aluminum is one of the “youngest” metals—but did you know aluminum silicates were used as early as 5300 […]
Read moreIf you’ve worked in the metal fabrication industry for any time at all, then you know there are multiple kinds of aluminum, steel and even stainless steel. Trying to figure out the difference between aluminum 5052 and aluminum 3003 can be as confusing as telling two zebras apart. Learn about the differences between different types of aluminum, […]
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Metals have been around for centuries, valued for their strength, dura [...]