All steel suppliers in the UK will tell you that iron is a vital element for modern civilisation due to the huge role it has played in shaping our world. It has its place in all manner of industries, including Read more…
When it comes to selecting the right metal for the job at hand, the sheer number of metal types out there can seem overwhelming. Of all the metals out there, brass and steel are often compared, as each of these Read more…
Due to the numerous applications and versatility of steel angles and other steel shapes, it can be easy to confuse the multiple types. Steel is renowned for its durability and strength alike; however, there are various subcategories of steel, each Read more…
With a global aluminium consumption of over 65 million metric tonnes, the versatility and popularity of this metal have proven itself across a wide range of different industries and sectors. Construction, transportation, packaging, electrical equipment, consumer goods – the list Read more…
Brass is a highly versatile metal alloy consisting of various quantities of copper, zinc and alloying agents such as aluminium and lead, the proportions of which depend on where it is used. It is incorporated extensively across commercial and industrial Read more…
Walk into any metal company anywhere in the world, and they will tell you that one of the biggest questions they face on a daily basis is how to get rid of corrosion. There may be various ways of removing Read more…
From mild steel boxes to stainless steel in all other shapes and sizes, working with this metal type may require you to use a drill. Despite this, since stainless steel is such a hard metal, navigating the drilling of such Read more…
As the world continues to face the challenge of a cost-of-living crisis, one of the contributors is the surge in the prices of raw materials for manufacturers, adding to the overall cost of goods. Commodity costs have been turbulent since Read more…
The Rapid Metals team is proud to be attending Makers Central, an event that will be held on 13 – 14 May 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham. This is an annual event that was started by Youtuber, Nick Zammeti, Read more…
Aluminium in its rawest form – alum – has been around since the fifth century BC. Still, it was in the 19th century when a collection of scientists was experimenting with the electrolysis process with the aim of extracting pure Read more…