Materials

Copolymer: Definition, Properties, Types, and Examples

Copolymer vs. Homopolymers: What Are the Differences?

High-Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, and Its Properties

Homopolymers: Structure, Types, Properties, and Examples

Normalizing vs. Annealing: The Key Differences

1018 Steel: Uses, Composition, and Properties

HSLA Steel: Uses, Composition, and Its Properties

1060 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, and Its Properties

Medium-Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, and Its Properties

Normalizing: Definition, Purpose, How It Works, and Stages

Iron Carbon Phase Diagram: Definition and How It Works

Tempering: Definition, Purpose, How It Works, and Stages

Steel Microstructure: Definition, Determination, and Its Properties

Annealing: Definition, Purpose, How It Works, and Stages

Annealing vs. Tempering: The Key Differences Between Them

Semi-Crystalline vs Amorphous Polymers: Which One Is More Durable?

Compressibility: Definition, How It Works, Calculation, and Applications

Crystalline Polymers: Definition, Properties, Uses, and Advantages

18/10 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Fiberglass: History, Characteristics, Types, Forms, and Properties

Duplex 2507 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

What Is Torsional Stress? How It Works and How It Is Calculated

What Is Longitudinal Stress? How it Works and How it Is Calculated

Tantalum: Definition, Characteristics, Properties, and Applications

Super Duplex Steel: Uses, Compositions, Properties

Duplex Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

All About Engineering Plastics: Definition, Importance, Uses, Properties, and Types

High-Speed Steel: Definition, Compositions, Properties, and Uses

Martensitic Stainless Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Electrical Steel: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Uses

D2 Tool Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Bending Stress: Definition, How it Works, Calculation, Types, and Examples

Ductility vs. Brittleness: The Key Differences

Shear Stress: Definition, How it Works, Example, and Advantages

All About Titanium Alloy 6-4: Definition, History, Properties, and Applications

Tensile Stress vs. Compressive Stress: The Key Differences

Creep Failure: What is It, How It Works, and Examples

M2 Tool Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Nickel: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Magnesium: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Applications

Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel: What It Is, How It Works, Process, and Advantages

Ferritic Stainless Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Weathering Steel: Definition, Composition, Properties, and Uses

H13 Tool Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Zinc Metal: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Impact Test: Definition, Types, Benefits, and Standards

Fracture Toughness Tests: Definition, Purpose, Standards, Process, and Benefits

Austenitic Stainless Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Grades, Properties, and Applications

Hardness Testing: Definition, How It Works, Types, and Benefits

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Calculate Young's Modulus

Pewter: What It Is, Properties, Importance, Uses, and Advantages

Proportional Limit: Definition, Concept, Characteristics, and Significance

Shear Modulus vs Young’s Modulus: Which One to Use?

Yield Point: Definition, Characteristics, and Factors

Solute Drag Creep: Definition, How It Occurs, and How To Reduce It

Lead: What It Is, Properties, Importance, Uses, and Advantages

Polyamide: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

5 Steps on How To Calculate Elastic Modulus

Harper–Dorn Creep: Definition, Factors, Importance, and How To Reduce It

Fracture Strength: Definition, Tests, Types, and Benefits

9 Steps on How To Do a Compression Test

Coble Creep: Definition, How It Works and How To Prevent It

Fracture or Breaking Point: Definition, Implications, Tests, Types, and Benefits

Fragile vs Brittle: Factors, Characteristics, and Differences

Flexure/Bend: How Is It Tested, What are the Standards and Why Is It Necessary?

Creep of Polymers: Definition, Factors, Types, and Prevention

Dislocation Creep: Definition, Importance, and Prevention

Nabarro-Herring Creep: Definition, How It Occurs, Factors, and Importance in Manufacturing

11 Best Durometer Testers

Metallurgical Degradation: Definition, What Occurs, Factors, and How It Affects Metals

4150 Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

4340 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Copper Nickel Alloys (CuNi): Definition, Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages

430 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

304 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

1045 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

1020 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

410 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

420 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

316 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

4130 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

434 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

9310 Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

52100 Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

A572 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

A529 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Monel® 400: Uses, Composition, Properties

Monel® K500: Uses, Composition, Properties

Monel® 405: Uses, Composition, Properties

A36 Carbon Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

4140 Alloy Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties

Modulus of Resilience: Definition, How It Works, Importance, Examples, and Advantages

Shore A Hardness Scale: Definition, Uses, Types, Benefits, and Limitations

Ceramics: Definition, Properties, Types, and Applications

Higher vs Lower Compression Set: Advantages and Disadvantages

Strain: Definition, Importance, Calculation, Types, and Examples

Inconel®: Definition, How It Is Made, Its Uses, and Its Types

What Is Elastic Limit? Definition, Importance, How It Works, and Examples

Stress vs. Strain: What Are the Key Differences?

Stress: Definition, Importance, Types, Examples, and Benefits

Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS): Definition, How It Works, Calculation, and Example

Elongation at Break: Definition, Calculation, Benefits, Limitations, and Examples

Glass Transition Temperature: Definition, How It Works, Factors, and Advantages

Manganese: Definition, Properties, Uses, Benefits, and Limitations

Nickel Alloys: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Thermal Resistance: Definition, How It Works, Importance, Calculations, and Factors

Epoxy: Definition, Properties, Types, and Classes

Shore D Hardness Scale: Definition, Use, Types, Benefits, and Limitations

Tensile Testing Machine: Definition, How It Works, Types, Components, and Examples

Thermal Conductivity: Definition, How It Works, Importance, Calculations, and Factors

Titanium: Definition, Characteristics, Grades, and Applications

Ductility and Malleability Explained: Key Differences

Plastic: Definition, Types, Properties, Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages

6 of the Most Ductile Metals

How To Calculate Ductility?

Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Stainless Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Grades, Properties, and Applications

15 Examples of Ductile Materials

Polymer vs. Plastic: What Are the Differences?

Polymer vs. Metal: What Are the Differences?

Aluminum Alloy: Definition, Characteristics, Types, Properties, and Applications

Alloys: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Elastic Modulus: Definition, Values, and Examples

Copper: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications

Teflon® (Polytetrafluoroethylene): Definition, Properties, Types, and Applications

Polymer: Definition, Properties, Types, and Applications

Aluminum: History, Characteristics, Types, Properties, and Applications

Polyamide vs. Nylon: What Are the Differences and Uses?

About Phenol Formaldehyde Resin

Nylon vs. Polyester: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polycarbonate vs. PETG: Material Differences and Comparisons

TPR vs. TPE: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polycarbonate vs. Polyethylene: Material Differences and Comparisons

Nylon vs. Acetal: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polypropylene vs. Polystyrene: Material Differences and Comparisons

Silicone vs. Polyurethane: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polypropylene vs. Polyurethane: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polypropylene vs. Nylon: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polypropylene vs. PVC: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polypropylene vs. Polycarbonate: Material Differences and Comparisons

Silicone vs. EPDM: Material Differences and Comparisons

Silicone vs. Latex: Material Differences and Comparisons

Silicone vs. Neoprene: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. UHMW: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. ABS: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. Polyethylene: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polypropylene vs. HDPE: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polycarbonate vs. PVC: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. PTFE: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polycarbonate vs. Acrylic: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. Delrin®: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. Polycarbonate: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polycarbonate vs. ABS: Material Differences and Comparisons

TPR vs. Latex: Material Differences and Comparisons

Alloy Steel vs. Stainless Steel

TPR vs. PVC: Material Differences and Comparisons

Polypropylene vs. Polyethylene: Material Differences and Comparisons

HDPE vs. PET: Material Differences and Comparisons

TPR vs. TPU: Material Differences and Comparisons

Alloy Steel vs. Carbon Steel

All About Thermoplastic as Manufacturing Material

All About Brass as a Manufacturing Material

PLA (Polylactic Acid): Definition, Applications, and Different Types

All About 6060 Aluminum Alloy

All About Alloy Steel: Definition, Types, and Uses

All About Monel® Alloys: Definition, History, and Applications

All About Carbon Steel as a Manufacturing Material

All About 5754 Aluminum Alloy

All About 6061 Aluminum Alloy

All About 2024 Aluminum Alloy

All About 7075 Aluminum Alloy

All About 6082 Aluminum Alloy

All About Mild Steel: Definition, Composition, and Properties

All About Tool Steel: Definition, Types, and Uses

What is Polybutylene Terephthalate: Characteristics, Advantages, and Disadvantages

What is Polymaker PC-PBT?

Nylon 6 and Nylon 6/12: Differences, Advantages and Disadvantages