Metal Industry News

Put yourself in the driver’s seat of a Formula 1 car as it whizzes around Silverstone at 320 kilometres an hour. And then now envisage a commercial jet at a cruising altitude of 35,000 feet, with outside temperatures plummeting to -50 degrees Celsius. Both scenarios test the limits of metals, albeit in different ways. Often the difference between success and failure lies in material choice.

In aerospace and motorsport engineering, the choice of materials can either enhance performance or bring about abject failure. 300M and AerMet 100 are two high strength steels typically used for particularly difficult applications. These alloys, while appearing similar on paper, have different attributes that make each unique and suitable for specific applications. 

Both 304 and 17-4 PH stainless steels have their strengths. 304 has excellent corrosion resistance and formability at a good price, so it’s very versatile for most applications. 17-4 PH has the highest hardness and strength in the heat-treated condition - it’s about 3 times stronger on tensile strength than 304 – which is why it’s perfect for high performance parts. To put it simply, the best for you depends upon your own needs.

In the fast-paced world of aerospace and automotive, choosing the right material can be the difference between success and failure. We get asked by design engineers for detailed information on titanium specifications all the time. One of the most common questions we get is what’s the difference between pure titanium and titanium alloys.

There’s no question that there is no margin for errors when thinking about construction as it relates to aerospace. Every bolt, every sheet of metal, every single component needs to meet exact standards. Getting AS9100 certification proves you can deliver that level of quality.

Both 304 and 17-4 PH stainless steels have their strengths. 304 has excellent corrosion resistance and formability at a good price, so it’s very versatile for most applications. 17-4 PH has the highest hardness and strength in the heat-treated condition - it’s about 3 times stronger on tensile strength than 304 – which is why it’s perfect for high performance parts. To put it simply, the best for you depends upon your own needs.

The aviation sector stands at a crossroads. Rising fuel costs and strict environmental targets push manufacturers to find innovative ways to cut aircraft weight. Advanced metals play a crucial role in this transformation.

As engineering requirements continue to evolve, both M50 and 52100 remain prevalent choices in the bearing steel market. Recent developments in heat treatment processes have further enhanced the capabilities of both materials, making them even more versatile.

As it is the Professional Motorsport Show in Cologne this week thought we would have a throw back Monday opportunity when Dynamic Metals did their first trade show back in 2011! How time flies and waist lines get bigger! 😂 Still having fun though!

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Recently we have been busy getting our warehouse floor re surfaced to segregate different working sections and safer movement of people and machinery around the works. There is also no 5 second rule for food being dropped on the floor either 😂

As we know, both have great strength and the ability to fight against corrosion; however, there are differences between them. Let’s look at the key differences and figure out with which of them you may need to investigate further for your project.

Dynamic Metals Ltd continues to push the boundaries on customer service and is currently trialling airfreight deliveries with some of its customer base! 😁

Great day out at the Goodwood Revival over the weekend despite the weather! 😀

Nickel alloys can be considered as the ultimate performance metals for so many reasons. And as such, they have opened new avenues in the aircraft and spacecraft production. It’s no surprise then that this metal is widely considered as the go-to for all aircraft innovation.

Maraging steel has long been known in metallurgy for its exceptional power and toughness. But when it comes to pure force, what kind of maraging steel grade really stands out? Let us go through these amazing alloys and reveal the heavyweight champion among them.

We are about 2 months into the next stage of Dynamic Metals expansion - an additional purpose built 30,000ft warehouse and already the framework is up!! This should be operational by the end of 2024 and give our customers an even better service (hard to believe I know! 😁) Watch this space.