Iron is one of the most alloyed elements on earth. It combines with various elements to form numerous materials. These materials all have different desirable properties. Iron is so versatile that its alloys can also combine with other elements to form thousands of new materials. Two well-known types of iron are wrought iron and cast …
Wrought iron vs cast iron: A comparative analysis Read More »
The Leidenfrost Effect is a phenomenon the majority of us will come across on a regular basis but probably never give it a second thought. It is easy to dismiss it as “just one of those things” but what is it, when does it occur and why does it happen? What is the Leidenfrost Effect? …
History is littered with innovative ideas and processes which we often take for granted today but were groundbreaking in their day. Something as simple as producing lead shot, in an effective and efficient manner, goes back to 1782 and the creation of “Shot Towers”. Have you ever sat back and thought how the perfectly spherical …
The idea of welding underwater seems bizarre in the extreme. From a very early age we are taught never to mix electricity and water. However, there are numerous occasions when pipelines and equipment submerged under water will need to be repaired but cannot be removed and taken to the surface. This has created a very …
Underwater Welding 101: Read this and be an expert in 5 minutes! Read More »
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