Metals Learning Center

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

Precision vs. Standard: Understanding the Difference Not all stainless steel strip is created equal. The term "precision" refers to how tightly the material is controlled and processed to meet strict dimensional, mechanical, and surface quality standards. Precision stainless steel coil can be pr... Continue Reading

You might be confused by this article’s title. Is A286 a stainless steel or a special metal? The answer, of course, is yes. A286 stainless steel holds a unique place in material science as it serves dual roles: it’s classified as both a stainless steel and a special metal. As an iron-based alloy,... Continue Reading

The metal industry is among the oldest in existence. Several countries determine their industry growth by the increase in metals, demonstrating how crucial this material is. The metal supply chain comprises three critical stages: melt mills, re-rollers, and service centers. There are, of course, o... Continue Reading

Flat metal products are typically specified to a set of mechanical properties. Ultimate tensile strength, 0.2% offset yield strength, percent elongation, and hardness are applied representations of how the building blocks of a given material behave in response to an applied load. Tensile, yield, and... Continue Reading