Types of Stainless Steel
As global experts in metal finishing, our team at Polished Metals has seen firsthand the wide range of use cases for...
Ductility vs. Malleability: Understanding Key Metal Properties
Across numerous industries, stakeholders must assess the advantages and disadvantages of using the various types of metals...
What Is Copper Used For?
Copper is among the most important metals in the world. The first metal ever used by humans
Scraping the Sky: What Is Architectural Metal?
While the term “architectural metal” may sound quite specialized, most people will see architectural metals virtually every single day. The architecture and...
Aluminum vs. Stainless Steel: Workhorses of the Metal Industry
If you ask anyone to picture “metal” in their head, chances are they’ll imagine aluminum or stainless steel. Both aluminum and stainless...
Industrial Metal Finishing: An Industry Breakdown
Metal is often synonymous with industry, as it’s one of the first things that come to mind when people think of the...
What Is 304 Stainless Steel? Breaking Down the Most Popular Stainless Variety
The most common variety of stainless steel, 304 (also called 18-8 stainless steel) is a highly versatile metal that is widely used...
A Complete Guide to Architectural Sheet Metal
As a leading metal finishing company, our team at Polished Metals has supplied high-quality architectural sheet metal for use in a wide...
Brushed vs. Polished Stainless Steel: Properties & Use Cases
When it comes to stainless steel finishes, there are generally two types: brushed (also called “satin”) vs....
Brass vs. Stainless Steel: Which Is Best for My Project?
When it comes to polished metal alloys, two of the most commonly used throughout the world are brass and stainless steel. Both...
What’s the Difference Between Brass and Bronze?
Red metals are a category of metals that include copper and its various alloys. These metals are typically grouped separately from metals...
The Difference Between Ferrous and Non Ferrous Metals
Most folks in industries that work with metal are well aware of the variety of commonly used metals like steel, aluminum, and...
What Is the Best Metal for Outdoor Use?
Here at Polished Metals, we’ve produced finished metals for countless architecture and design projects. From exterior cladding...
Announcing Our Metal Finishing Industry Blog
Here at Polished Metals, we’re the go-to metal finishing company for clients across dozens of industries. Our clients choose us for projects...