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Are Plastic Baskets Detrimental to Ultrasonic Cleaning?

In ultrasonic cleaning, the container holding the parts can have an enormous impact on the effectiveness of the process. A poorly-made basket can result in damage to the parts being held, or interfere with the ultrasonic cavitation process and reduce

Stainless Steel Q&A: Answers to 3 Coated Wire Basket Questions

Normally, when using a stainless steel alloy for a custom wire basket design, the basket will be uncoated. After all, the point of using stainless steel is to take advantage of its resistance to oxidation/corrosion. However, in some situations even

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

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

4 Food Grade Welding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Welding food grade stainless steel is delicate work that requires a deft touch. It can be all too easy to make some severe welding mistakes if the designer or welder

Is Electropolishing Better Than a 2B Surface Finish?

Many of Marlin’s clients ask if finish or coating “X” is better than finish or coating “Y.” In most

Stainless Steel Discoloration: 4 Questions Engineers Need Answered

While stainless steel is famous for its resistance to oxidation and discoloration in most “normal” use cases, it’s important to note that