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When is Sanding Preferable to Electropolishing?

Electropolishing is one of the most popular finishing processes out there for a reason. It leaves parts with a microscopically

Is Grade 317 Stainless Steel Worth the Cost Over 316 & 304?

With hundreds of different types of steel alloys on the market, it can be tough to find the perfect metal for your application. In many buying processes, the first consideration is the cost of the

Achieving a Non-Stick Mirror Finish in Stainless Steel Wire Baskets

In sanitary applications for the food and biotechnology/medical industries, the finish of the baskets, trays, and other equipment

What’s the Difference Between Grade 304 and 304L Stainless Steel?

There are hundreds of different grades of stainless steel on the market. Each of these unique formulations of stainless steel offer some degree of corrosion resistance above and

Characteristics of Inconel 625 and Common Steel Alloys Under High Heat

One of the key advantages of using metal over plastic (aside from tensile strength, durability, and useful life) for custom wire baskets is that many metal alloys have

Do Metals Lose Tensile Strength as Corrosion Resistance Improves?

One of the most common questions that Marlin’s degreed engineers receive from clients goes a bit like this: “Will my wire baskets lose tensile strength if I get better corrosion resistance?

Engineering Steel Baskets for Holding Cell Culture Bags

There are more uses for custom steel baskets than just parts washing or material handling. In some cases, steel baskets can be a critical part of the production process for certain materials.

Increasing Printed Circuit Board Production with Custom Steel Baskets

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are a key element of pretty much every modern device we use. From computers to smartphones, microwaves to TV remotes, if it’s electronic,