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What is an Ra Chart?

RA (roughness average) charts or surface finish charts can provide a great deal of information about thin aluminum strips, thin metal strips, aluminum sheets, and more. The surface finish report can describe finish parameters. The Roughness Average or RA is the most common type of parameter used. It is a parameter used to calculate the […]

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17-7 Stainless The Workhorse You Have Been Searching For

If you are looking for a touch stainless steel that is highly formable then 17-7 stainless may be the perfect choice for your application. The 17-7 stainless falls into the category of a “precipitation hardening alloy”. Precipitation hardening stainless steel delivers incredible strength. Your application needs should be the guiding force when you are choosing […]