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Cleaning aluminium has never been easier with our comprehensive guide. From specialist cleaning products, to everyday household items, read more with metals4U.

Cutting aluminium has never been easier with our comprehensive guide. From hand and power tools, to safety and advanced technologies, learn more with metals4U.

What tools should you be using to cut metal? With our blog you’ll learn every tool and method for cutting different types of metals.

What causes corrosion? Corrosion is the process where metal degrades as it comes into physical contact with a gas or liquid. This contact causes an electrochemical reaction which results in oxidisation on the metal’s surface and is often visible t

Despite getting better as a nation at recycling, there is still a high amount of recyclable metal going to landfill. Only an estimated 70% of aluminium cans are recycled globally¹, and a lot of items that end up in the tip could have been recycled.

Aluminium is not one of the easiest metals to weld, but with a little reliable knowledge and our top tips, you will soon be welding like a pro; read on to find out more.

How to cut metal with a circular saw. Circular saws work on the same principle as a mitre or chop saw, however, a circular saw is not fixed to a cutting plinth; this gives complete freedom over the cutting movement to enable freehand straight and ge

‘Score and snap’ is a hand-cutting technique that is simple to complete on light gauge sheet metal and thin aluminium and steel profiles. This technique needs very little equipment and is very quick. The only equipment you will need is a util

Most metal working projects will require cuts to be made during fabrication. There are many different cutting methods and equipment options available ranging from simple hand tools to industrial specialist machinery. Although all methods will result