Many new materials have been developed, but steel remains the principal construction material for automobiles, appliances, and industrial machinery. Because of steel's vulnerability to attack by ...

Many applications, usually involving either mounting parts or routing wiring and other materials, require holes to be drilled or punched into sheet metal. As with any other typical fabrication task, ...

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HOT-DIP galvanized steel sheets have been increasingly used in the automotive industry. However, two major problems occur during spot-welding because of the presence of zinc : 1/ Welding parameters ...

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Metal Coatings Market is valued at USD 15.1 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach a value of USD 23.4 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR (Compound ...

Metal coatings are applied on all kinds of items made of alloys, metals and plastics. These are used either for decorative platings or to enhance the chemical and physical properties of their surface ...