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09 May 2025
How I Blew Up a K24 Engine with $2,300 Rods (Learn from My Mistake)
Last race season, I installed K24 aluminum rods in my Honda build—only to spin a bearing at 8,200 RPM. Turns out, 41% of aftermark
09 May 2025
What is a 1/16 Aluminum Filler Rod?
A 1/16 aluminum filler rod is a specialized type of welding rod designed for use in aluminum welding. With a diameter of just 1/16 inch, this thin, versatile rod is
08 May 2025
How I Wasted $14k on Mislabeled 6061 Plates (True Story)
Three years ago, I ordered 50 sheets of metric 6061 aluminum plate for a robotics project—but the “T6 temper” sheets bent like tinfoil. Turns
08 May 2025
What is an Aluminum Dock Plate?
An aluminum dock plate is a vital piece of equipment used in loading docks, warehouses, and other areas that involve the movement of goods between trucks and platforms
08 May 2025
The $18,000 Mistake I Made Installing Dock Plates
Last summer, our warehouse’s aluminum dock plates cracked under a 12,000lb forklift—turns out, I’d ignored alloy grades. From saltwater corrosion ni
08 May 2025
What is a Dock Plate Aluminum?
A dock plate aluminum is a flat, lightweight, and durable platform designed to bridge the gap between a truck and a loading dock. These plates are typically used in ware
08 May 2025
Why 62% of Diamond Plate Buyers Get Scammed (And How to Avoid It)
I once ordered 100 sheets of diamond plate aluminum sheets for sale online—half arrived with faint tread patterns that couldn’t stop
08 May 2025
Why Aluminum Diamond Plate Sheets?
Aluminum diamond plate sheets are popular in various industries for their durability, strength, and distinctive appearance. These sheets, often used for flooring, wa
08 May 2025
Why 68% of Aluminum Bending Jobs Fail (And How to Fix It)
Last year, I ruined $2,300 worth of 6061-T6 plates by ignoring grain direction. Bending aluminum plate work isn’t just about force—it’s a da
