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Everyday technology is used to make our lives easier. Phones, laptops, TVs, and even smartwatches all are used until they’ve stopped working or the upgraded version of the product is released. But then what do you do with the technology that’s no longer working? Well, that’s e-scrap and disposing safely of those items is imperative. […]

What is Powder Coating? Since the 1960s, powder coating has been a popular dry finishing process in North America. The powder coating process is very versatile, which makes it so popular. Because of its smooth finish, powder coating is both decorative and protective, making it extremely functional. It can also be used on a variety […]

What is Heat Treatment? Although most people don’t know what heat treatment is, it’s actually an essential part of the manufacturing process. That’s because heat treating allows a metal piece to be improved in order for the material to better withstand wear and tear. Heat treatment involves heating a metal or alloy to a specific […]

What is Ductile Iron? Ductile iron, also known as ductile cast iron, is a durable, fatigue-resistant metal due to its spherical graphite structure. First patented in 1948, ductile iron is today’s version of cast iron. Like cast iron, modern ductile iron contains small pieces of graphite which slightly change the properties of the iron.  What’s […]

UPDATE 11/13/2020: General Kinematics Corporation continues all operations.  As worldwide coronavirus cases increase, we are closely monitoring the information being released from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s office. As an essential business General Kinematics continues to operate, meeting all customer timelines. At this time, we do not anticipate any disruption or change in our ability to meet […]

Cold forging is an important process used to shape and strengthen metals. In order to best understand how it works, it’s important to first understand what forging is, and what each type of forging offers. What is Forging? Forging is a manufacturing process through which a solid metal workpiece is deformed and then re-shaped using […]