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Top 10 Uses for Aluminium

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...
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What is Bright Mild Steel Flat Bar?

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...
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What is Mild Steel and What is it Used For?

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...
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How to Cut Metal?

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....
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What is Welding?

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...
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What Is The Difference Between Ferrous and Non Ferrous Metal?

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...
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What Metals Rust and Can it be Prevented?

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...
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What is Annealing?

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...
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What is Galvanization?

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...
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Rapid Metals Nuneaton

Nuneaton has a long history of engineering businesses and workshops and is still home to many businesses supplying the automotive, aerospace and engineering industries. If...
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Rapid Metals Redditch

At Rapid Metals, we are one of the leading UK metal suppliers with a large variety of metals available, as well as plastics! We have...
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Plastic End Caps available in a variety of sizes

Rapid Metals now stock Plastic End Caps to fit a wide range of tubes and boxes. Plastic end caps are easy to use; simply push...
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