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Brass vs Bronze: An Engineer’s Comparison

Brass and bronze are often considered one and the same, since they’re part of the world of copper alloys. For engineers, it’s a different story. The slight differences between the two can make enormous impacts on the functionality of the parts, their manufacturability, and the…

Aluminum vs Titanium: The Engineer’s Guide

When an engineer thinks about lightweight metals, they often come up with two options: titanium and aluminum. Though these two materials are often lumped together, they’re very different. Our machinists at Rapid Axis have experience working with both, and this engineer’s guide will teach you…

Steel vs Aluminum: An Engineer’s Comparison

For most metal projects, an engineer has to choose between steel and aluminum. Two incredibly common metals, with different mechanical properties. Picking the right option can save you a lot of time and money, and the wrong option can lead to catastrophic failures and parts…