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 FEA Analysis, and Why Does Marlin Steel Use it?

For years, Marlin Steel has used Autodesk physics simulation software to test custom basket designs against the manufacturing conditions the baskets will be used in.

How to Use Powder Coated Wire Mesh for Your Custom Steel Wire Baskets

In many manufacturing applications, it is necessary to apply a specialized coating to

When Should Grade 1008 Low-Carbon Steel Be Used for Wire Baskets?

In many of the manufacturing applications that Marlin designs custom baskets for, stainless steel is the best material for the job. However, there are times where a lower-grade

When to Use 1010 Grade Low Carbon Plain Steel for Custom Wire Baskets

For many of the custom wire baskets that Marlin designs for manufacturing customers, a specialized corrosion-resistant stainless steel alloy is the default. Stainless steels such as

3 Instances Where Plastic Coated Wire Baskets Should Be Used

For many of the custom steel wire baskets that Marlin makes, there is not much need to coat the steel in a layer of plastic polymer. In fact, it is often better to use a specialized, corrosion-resistant type of stainless steel than it is to

Steel Strapping vs. Polyester Banding: Which is Right for the Job?

When moving large bundles of parts or materials long distances, companies often

How to Minimize Material Waste in Milling Operations

Minimizing material waste in any manufacturing process is key to ensuring efficiency and profitability. Milling, in particular, can produce a lot of

Enhancing Additive Manufacturing with Stainless Steel Baskets

Additive manufacturing (a.k.a. 3D printing) has huge potential benefits for manufacturers of all sizes. 3D printed parts can be enormously complex in design, and many