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Metals, a Gold Mine of Know-How There are various processes for working and shaping metals. For example, to work with metal, different methods are used such as casting, hammering sheet metal, and forging. Many of these techniques are well-known and have marked different eras, such as blacksmithing and boilermaking. Blacksmithing is a true art and blacksmiths or forgers are considered artists. Their work is a technique that transforms iron into a forge. Boilermakers, on the other hand, use the art of working with metal sheets, tubes, and profiles to create objects such as boilers or wind turbine masts. Others are more advanced techniques, such as repoussage or stamping. Repoussage is a technique that allows for the creation of revolution pieces made from a chosen material, which is gradually shaped on a tool to achieve the desired final form. Stamping involves shaping a metal piece by folding and deforming a sheet of metal, aluminum, or a split coil of rolled steel. La Source Française lists manufacturers who work with metals directly in France on its platform! But what exactly is metal? Metals are chemical elements other than hydrogen and helium. A pure metal contains only one type of atom, such as iron, carbon, or copper. It has a shiny appearance and is a material that generally conducts heat and electricity well. Metals are most commonly found in ores in the Earth's crust, mixed with other substances. They are not found in their pure form in nature. Once extracted, various processes are used to separate the different elements. An alloy is a solid homogeneous mixture composed of different substances and a metal. The choice of these different elements depends on the desired properties for the specific needs of the object being created, such as cast iron, steel, bronze, or brass. It is rare to use a metal in its pure form, as the best combination of specific properties is usually found in an alloy. The alloy used for a window will be different from that used for a hanger. Protection and Degradation of Metals Over time, alloys and metals, like all materials, can deteriorate and transform. These changes are not only physical, but can also be chemical. Degradation refers to the modifications of a material caused by external elements in its environment. Specific treatments can be applied to each object to make them more durable and limit degradation. For example, to prevent your outdoor railing from rusting.
En savoir plus sur le secteur Métaux et alliages :
Metals, a Gold Mine of Know-How There are various processes for working and shaping metals. For example, to work with metal, different methods are used such as casting, hammering sheet metal, and forging. Many of these techniques are well-known and have marked different eras, such as blacksmithing and boilermaking. Blacksmithing is a true art and blacksmiths or forgers are considered artists. Their work is a technique that transforms iron into a forge. Boilermakers, on the other hand, use the art of working with metal sheets, tubes, and profiles to create objects such as boilers or wind turbine masts. Others are more advanced techniques, such as repoussage or stamping. Repoussage is a technique that allows for the creation of revolution pieces made from a chosen material, which is gradually shaped on a tool to achieve the desired final form. Stamping involves shaping a metal piece by folding and deforming a sheet of metal, aluminum, or a split coil of rolled steel. La Source Française lists manufacturers who work with metals directly in France on its platform! But what exactly is metal? Metals are chemical elements other than hydrogen and helium. A pure metal contains only one type of atom, such as iron, carbon, or copper. It has a shiny appearance and is a material that generally conducts heat and electricity well. Metals are most commonly found in ores in the Earth's crust, mixed with other substances. They are not found in their pure form in nature. Once extracted, various processes are used to separate the different elements. An alloy is a solid homogeneous mixture composed of different substances and a metal. The choice of these different elements depends on the desired properties for the specific needs of the object being created, such as cast iron, steel, bronze, or brass. It is rare to use a metal in its pure form, as the best combination of specific properties is usually found in an alloy. The alloy used for a window will be different from that used for a hanger. Protection and Degradation of Metals Over time, alloys and metals, like all materials, can deteriorate and transform. These changes are not only physical, but can also be chemical. Degradation refers to the modifications of a material caused by external elements in its environment. Specific treatments can be applied to each object to make them more durable and limit degradation. For example, to prevent your outdoor railing from rusting.
