Month: August 2017

Stainless Steel Forming Methods

Stainless Steel Forming Methods There are 4 principle stainless steel forming methods that are used to create an item in stainless steel. Once a stainless steel product goes through the above main forming methods, a variety of finishing details will follow. Investment Casting Investment Casting (also called lost-wax casting) as its name implies, utilizes the … Read more

What is Tea Staining?

What is Tea Staining Tea Staining is a brown discolouration that has been identified in coastal applications in Australia and overseas.  Often, this occurs through mishandling of the wire, incorrect specification, fabrication or installation in coastal environments.  The result is that stainless steel posts or wire may stain or discolour, impairing the overall look. However, … Read more