Rolled Shaped Wire products all begin their manufacturing process with a metal round wire starting diameter that is rolled to size and shape through a series of rolls and intermediate anneals, when applicable. Custom Profiles and Shaped Wire products can lower costs due to the reduction of machining time and material waste as it’s… [Read More]
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301 Stainless Steel Strip for Spring Manufacturers
301 Stainless Steel Strip for Springs 301 stainless steel strip ‘high yield’ is used in the manufacture of superior springs. Commonly used for constant force springs for window counterbalance springs, point of purchase displays, medical devices, and filter snap bands, the manufacturer desires an end product with a long performance life. Because every detail about the… [Read More]
Japan and Slovenia Added to DFARS Qualifying Countries List
Effective on 8/2/2016, the Department of Defense (DoD) amended DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) to include Japan and Slovenia as Qualifying Countries in the procurement of Specialty Metals under clause 252.225-7002. The updated list of qualifying countries is below. Australia Austria Belgium Canada Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Israel Italy Japan… [Read More]
