New Mexico Metals

  The metal industry is vast, owing to the different applications of metal. In manufacturing, construction, automotive industries, etc., where metal is vastly used, metal shearing is found to be indispensable. Various techniques are used to cut metal into its desired shapes; thus, a metal service provider must know which methods to use and when. In this blog, you will learn about metal shearing and other cutting methods, the difference between the techniques used, and which is right for you. What is Metal Shearing? Metal shearing is the method of cutting metal sheets using a sharp blade. These blades can be manually driven, hydraulic-powered, electrically powered, or CNC-enabled. The idea behind metal shearing is to use sheer force to drop the blade on the metal to cut it into pieces cleanly and quickly without producing heat and sparks. This method is used for cutting all metal types, including hard metals such as iron and carbon steel and softer metals as well, such...

  Look around you and spot all the metal objects. Can you see the different shapes, bends, and holes in them and how they have been assembled? All of it is achieved through metal working. Metal working is the process of deforming metals through various techniques, such as metal punching, metal notching, cutting, bending, etc. Multiple tools are used in these distinct techniques. One can achieve perfection only by using the right set of tools. If you are a hobbyist and curious about these tools, you are in the right place. Read on to learn which are the different tools used in metal works. Metal Punching Tools Metal punching is the process of creating holes within the perimeter of the sheets using a die. It is a crucial process for the assembly of parts and machines and has evolved over the decades. The various tools used for metal punching are: Punch Presses: Punch presses are the most commonly used tools for metal punching. They come in various sizes and forms. From handhel...

  Steel is made of iron and other metals that come together to form the beautiful metal used for various applications. But where does this process start from? How does something as crude as iron transform into steel? What other metals play a part in this process? If these questions are also in your mind, you will find all the answers here in this blog, where we will discuss how steel iron ore is extracted, refined, processed, and transformed into steel. So, read on! Iron Ore Extraction Iron ore is extracted from the depths of the earth. While it can be challenging for a beginner to identify it in its raw form, it is easily distinguishable in soil. The extracted ore contains iron in various forms, such as hematite, magnetite, limonite, and siderite. The extracted ore contains iron in various forms, such as hematite, magnetite, limonite, and siderite. Once the ore is extracted, it undergoes multiple processes. The first step is crushing and grinding the ore into tiny particles, which...

  Metal bending is an art. There are thin edges that must be bent accurately; there are thick metal sheets that are bent to use in further operations, extremely hard sheets that are prone to breaking if pressed too hard, etc. These are just a few examples of the things to be considered when bending sheet metal. Thus, sheet metal bending can be termed one of the most difficult processes. A hydraulic sheet metal bending machine is one of the tools that is used to carry out this operation with extreme precision and accuracy. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of sheet metal folding machines and how they are changing the future. History of Sheet Metal Bending Metal became prevalent in the 19th century, and it isn’t wrong to say that hydraulic sheet bending machines were among the first tools to fold metal. A metal bending machine has a hydraulic press that gradually lowers and stops over the metal to bend it at a certain angle. The mechanism of the machine offers mor...