Metal in Environmental Engineering

Heavy metals have been around for thousands of years and are used in various applications worldwide. Although the harmful health effects of heavy metals have been known for a long time, exposure to heavy metals seems to be inevitable in […]

The Basics of Recycling Scrap Metal

Recycling is a small but important effort we can all make to reduce our carbon footprint and help the environment. But while recycling typically conjures images of plastic bottles and hand-me-down clothing, recycling scrap metal is just as important. Scrap […]

How to Make a DIY Clothing Rack

Does your home lack closet space? If so, fear not. This DIY clothing rack is not only functional but aesthetically pleasing. Better yet, this project requires just seven materials (which you may or may not already have around your home) […]

Soldering for Beginners

The majority of us have experienced the pain of burning our hands or fingers at least once. Knowing the pain associated with burnt skin makes soldering seem even more dangerous and scary! But with the right tools and equipment, soldering […]

How Steel Is Essential to the Economy

Life’s everyday necessities often include the things we can’t live without, like water, oxygen, food, and nutrients — but what do you know about steel and its critical role in our daily lives? The Steel Industry is Essential to Modern […]

How to Protect Iron From Corrosion

Iron is one of today’s most popular metals for a variety of reasons. The metal is durable and resilient and helps to create beautiful designs used in architectural components. But while iron is beautiful and touts numerous benefits, over time […]

What Are Baseball Bats Made Out Of?

The evolution of the baseball bat is an interesting one. While today we see our favorite baseball players swinging beautiful custom-made baseball bats worth a couple hundred dollars, the pros of yesteryear had to make their own baseball bats from […]

How Temperature Affects Metals

There are 91 metals in the periodic table, each of which has its own specific properties. These properties, whether electrical, magnetic, or structural are all influenced by a variety of factors — a big one being temperature. Read on to […]

A History of Welding and Space

Humanity’s quest to venture beyond our planet Earth is an ancient one and one whose feats so far would’ve never been accomplished without welding. Over the years, bold and rigorous research and ingenuity have paved the way for space exploration […]

Steel Grills & Grilling Gadgets

The month of May is National BBQ Month. That means grilling season has officially begun. If you’re on the hunt to upgrade your grilling equipment this season, you’re in luck. Tampa Steel & Supply has come up with a list […]