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METALWORK YOU NEED - WHEN YOU NEED IT

Why Metal?

New to DC TEK online, this page will bring helpful insight to your project.
With the simple text here you can customize the return on your investment.
Craving some science or more detailed information about the metalworking industry?
The information here, combined with the helpful links, may be just what you need.

•About Stainless Steel

• Caring For Stainless Steel

• About Stainless Steel

Stainless steel embodies value that's tough to match. While the raw material
costs can be greater than other metals, the old adage applies: you get what you
pay for. The life cycle costing of raw materials includes initial cost as well
as subsequent maintenance, repair, and replacement. After proper fabrication
and minimal care, other materials have a hard time keeping up with stainless
steel. Stainless steel has always been an environmentally friendly material - a
Green material. To learn more about the Ten "Criteria for Evaluating the
Greenness of Stainless Steel," click here.

DC TEK typically works with 300 series stainless steels. To learn more about the
science behind different stainless steels, click here.

Some clients specify mill finish stainless steel but most projects for DC TEK
receive a "brushed" or "satin" finish and on occasion, a "polished" or "near
mirror" finish. The metalworking industry can comply to technical standards
beyond these finishes (2b, 3b, #4, #6, #8 offered by DC TEK) but, not all
fabricators have the equipment to acheive a specific finish. Some just don't
have the motivation or patience that DC TEK does.

• Caring for Your Stainless Steel

Preserve the beauty of your metalwork for years to come.
Do's and Don'ts when caring for stainless steel:

Do clean with mild soap and water and rinse.
If a cleaning solution is safe for glass, it's usually safe for stainless.
Rust spots can be removed with mild abrasive cleaners like "Ajax" or "Zud."

Don't use mineral acids or bleaches - no chlorine.

Do choose cotton cloth for cleaning. In stubborn cases, a plastic kitchen scrubbing pad.

Don't use steel wool and try to stay away from sandpapers.

• Coming Soon: About Aluminum