Metals Learning Center

Choosing stainless steel might seem simple—until your stamping line shuts down, your batch comes out with burrs, or your supplier can’t meet the required tolerance. In high-precision cutting, drawing, welding, or bending, every detail counts. These are the most common mistakes we’ve seen in the ... Continue Reading

If you work in the automotive or construction sectors, you’ve probably already noticed: the materials that used to be “good enough” no longer meet today’s requirements. The rules of the game are changing, and stainless steel is no exception. Both manufacturers and suppliers are facing higher expe... Continue Reading

Download the 17 page Economic Update for the full details of recent economic trends impacting the steel and commodities markets, as well as the associated industries across the globe. Continue for the Executive Summary. The Americas U.S. MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY REMAINED IN CONTRACTION in April,... Continue Reading

When it comes to metalforming, few materials offer the versatility, strength, and formability of stainless steel strip coil. But if you’re an engineer or procurement lead sourcing metal for critical stamped or deep-drawn parts, you already know that not all coil is created equal. At Ulbrich, we’ve ... Continue Reading

What is Coil Slitting and Why is it Important? Coil slitting is a precision metal cutting process that transforms wide stainless steel master coils into narrower strips with specific widths and tight tolerances. The process involves feeding a large master coil through a specialized slitting machine... Continue Reading