Stainless steel is one of the most common metals in the world. You likely use it every single day, but you might not even realise it. In terms of metal, stainless steel is relatively new discovery, which makes its explosion in commercial use even more impressive. We’ve put together a Read more…
Aluminium is the most abundant metal on Earth, and it is the third most abundant mineral after silicon and oxygen. It has a lot of desirable qualities, including being lightweight, resistant to corrosion, a great electrical conductor, reflects light and heat, is non-toxic, and is 100% recyclable without losing any Read more…
At Rapid Metals, we supply a wide range of steel in a selection of different forms, including bright mild steel flat bars. They are one of the most versatile types of steel and can be used across multiple applications – commercial or otherwise – but few people know what a Read more…
Steel is one of the most common metals on the planet. There are over 3,500 grades of steel, each one with different properties that lend themselves to all manner of applications. You have steel in your car and on your home appliances – you likely even eat using stainless steel Read more…
Cutting metal is an essential skill to have when working with the material in order to get the correct size and shape for your project. There is no set way to cut metal and the method you use will largely depend on your project, the tools available to you and Read more…
One of the most common processes that are applied to metal is welding. Whether you’re a hobbyist or DIY enthusiast, or if you’re a professional working within the construction industry, welding is something you have more than likely come across. Welding involves joining two pieces of metal together to form Read more…
Have you ever shopped around for metal? If the answer is yes, then you have likely considered the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It is a question that often comes up in metal-related discussions. The answer is remarkably simple. So, what is the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals? Ferrous metals and alloys contain iron, and non-ferrous metals do not, but that is not all. In fact, Read more…
Here at Rapid Metals, we supply an extensive range of products to a wide variety of clients across several sectors, including those who use our metal off-cuts for crafts and to tradespeople. Regardless of which industry our customers come from, one thing they all want to know is how our metals rust, Read more…
There are many different types of metal processes, and annealing is one of them. In this article, we will go through what annealing is, how it’s done, why it’s used and how it compares to other processes such as normalising. So, if annealing is something you’re interested in learning more Read more…
Galvanization (also galvanisation or frequently referred to as galvanising/galvanizing) is a popular method of protecting metals that are more prone to oxidisation or rusting. The process works by applying a protective layer of zinc to the metal, most commonly used with steel or iron. There are several methods of galvanization Read more…