Marlin Steel Blog

The latest manufacturing trends and news for wire baskets, wire forming, wire racks, carts, metal bracket, sheet metal, and more.

What is Contract Manufacturing?

Not every firm or agency has the resources, funds, or time to produce everything in-house, regardless of how idyllic it sounds—especially in the manufacturing industry. Investing in equipment, machinery, and expertise can be costly. For these reasons,

Improving Jet Engine Transport on Your Aerospace Shop Floor during MRO

In the aerospace industry, the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) process is essential. It can be a time-consuming endeavor, though. Since most aerospace parts require flawless surface conditioning to operate, aerospace MRO must be meticulous and

What is PPAP for Manufacturing?

For many manufacturers, the devil is in the details. Many parts require a high degree of precision. So, they need to be put through special production approval processes.

Your Guide to Jet Engine Maintenance

Owning and operating a jet engine doesn’t begin and end with it keeping the aircraft airborne. Like anything else, they have life-limited parts that require maintenance, repair, and replacement over time.

5 Reasons to Use Custom Baskets for Your Aerospace NDT Testing

Most non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, particularly ones that require the use of fluids like liquid

Is 316 Stainless Steel Worth the Extra Cost over 304?

Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing 101: What is NDT?

What Is NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) for the Aerospace Industry?

Why You Shouldn’t Weld Carbon and Stainless Steel Wire Together

A while ago, Marlin Steel’s engineering team was asked by a client whether a stainless steel nut could be welded to a carbon steel wire