Engineering and fabrication

How come steel is more elastic than rubber ? A steel ball does not bounce as much as a rubber or tennis ball. How do you define elasticity? One fiber of a spider web is stronger than a steel wire of the same dia. - is this true ? Please explain in some detail.

Where can I find a stainless steel travel mug that has a stainless steel interior? I can't seem to find any stainless steel travel mugs that have a stainless steel interior. Most come with a plastic interior, which I don't really like. Where can I find the ones with stainless steel interiors?

How do I paint steel or stainless steel metal a shiny gold? I want to paint some steel/stainless steel things such as an exhaust and intercooler for my car a shiny gold, not one of those dull golds. Can anyone help me? Any products?

Are there any types of stainless steel that would not attract to a magnet? I recently purchased a supposedly stainless steel braclet on eBay but when I checked to see if it was attracted to a magnet, it wasn't. I used the magnet to verify it was truly stainless steel. I always thought stainless steel would be attracted to a magnet. Helmut mentioned that 300 series not readily attracted. Does not readily mean not at all, or just barely, or what?

Are Steel or Nylon strings better for an Acoustic-Electric Guitar? I am planning on getting an Acoustic-Electric Guitar. I already have a Steel string guitar. I have built up a good amount of calisus on my fingers, but what would sound better and which are better on an Acoustic-Electric Guitar?

How come a stainless steel draining board stinks of rotten eggs? I had the new kitchen installed 7yrs ago. I noticed an awful smell a little while ago. On investigating I found that it was coming from the draining board. It has been washed with Cif a few times a week and also at least 1 lot of dishes are drained on it every day! I can't understand how stainless steel can stink. The dishwasher is under it but I keep that clean and it is used once a day.Could the housing that it is in have rotted? Is it time to install a new stainless steel unit or another medium?

What gauge steel is best for medieval armor? I want to get a functional suit of armor (for various reasons). As you may know, suits of armor are incredibly expensive especially if they are wearable. I notice there are many different suits with different gauges of steel. I want the armor to absolutely be as strong as possible, I want to be able to hit it with the claw of a hammer and have the armor be untouched. What is the best gauge?

How can I tell the difference between aluminium, steel and galvanised steel? My kitchen door is old and needs painting. Before I paint it, I need to know what it is made of. I thought it was aluminium, but Yahoo answers community have suggested it may be steel or galvanised steel. How can I tell the difference?

What is the difference between steel and iron? I need to identify a metal. It is rusty so I suspect it is either iron or steel. Since they both have similar densities and are magnetic, how do I tell the difference betweeen steel and iron?

Why should I use stainless steel cookware? I received a very nice set of stainless steel cookware as a wedding gift. While very pretty, Im finding them almost useless for cooking. Everything sticks, they're difficult to clean, and Im using my old non-stick pans instead. Should I simply leave the stainless out for decortive purposes, or are stainless steel pans better for some applications?

How do you correct a steel door Which is rubbing at the top of the door jamb? I am a home remodeler with little experience with steel doors. This will be on a quiz for a new job. Please address what you do with a steel jamb.

Can you have a stainless steel dishwasher with a white stove and frig? I know you can but all of our appliances are over 8 years old. Our white dishwasher just went out and I want to change everything to stainless steel. My husband said we can just get the stainless steel dishwasher and replace everything else as they die out. Wouldn't that look tacky? Tacky is not the word to use, but it wouldn't look right to mix appliances.

How difficult/costly is it to weld stainless steel to steel? I am working on a project designing a hand tool with a body made of stainless steel. Any advice about the best method to fix on a preformed steel handle (like a brick laying trowel handle)? for example is it easier to weld normal steel to steel? Also is it more difficult to weld stainless steel onto stainless steel? Any advice appreciated Cheers

How to describe the difference between the terms structural steel fabrication and steel fabrication? I am looking at website on google based on the terms "structural steel fabrication" and simply "steel fabrication" I know that there must be a difference between the two terms, but it seems that many website authors use the two terms interchangeably. Do you know the key differences between the two terms?

What is the highest quality carbon steel or cold steel a katana can be? The highest quality i have seen is 9260 and i want to know if there is a higher quality steel.

What makes the steel cents counterfit or authentic? I have a few 1943 steel cents and looked them up on coin fact websites and they are worth a huge amount at some places. It also stated that you needed to be careful about counterfits. Does anyone know how to tell if there authentic or not?

How does a stainless steel bar clean bad smells off your hands? I was eating crab and tried a thing called a wonderbar, it's appears to be a cake of soap but it is made out of stainless steel.. no soap just water and after about 30 seconds of rubbing ALL of the crab smell was gone!!!! I really need to know how please.

What kind of steel should I use to make a die for hot forming titanium? We need to make a die for hot forming of titanium that can handle temperatures from 1300-1500 deg F. It will need to be heated up and cooled down numerous times to make several parts. We were looking for a recomendation on what type of steel to buy for our die that could handle these temperatures best.

What is the difference between iron and steel? How do I tell them apart? need to identify a metal. It is rusty so I suspect it is either iron or steel. Since they both have similar densities and are magnetic, how do I tell the difference betweeen steel and iron?

How do you clean a scorched stainless steel pan? I just came in from work, put a heavy gage stainless steel, copper bottom pan on with a bit of oil to heat for dinner. My husband called with an emergency and I forgot the pan for about five minutes. By the time I got back to the pan it was scorched black and the oil caught fire as I rounded the corner. I put the fire out with salt since it was an oil fire and it now sits on the back steps waiting for the smoke to disapate. HOW do I clean this? It is scorched BLACK. I'll admit I haven't gotten it to the sink yet since it is still hot but this is a new pan and I'd hate to think it is ruined. Any cleaning ideas? I've always cooked in cast iron so the stainles steel is a new experience. Advise please!

Should you "reseason" stainless steel cookware after the initial one you do when you buy it wears off? I've recently bought a stainless steel electric frying pan and in the guide it explained how to season it - which I did. I've used it a few times and the seasoning has pretty much worn off. Should I redo it, and continue to redo it? What about my other stainless steel cookware - saucepans etc - that I've never done - is it worth doing it to them as well?

What drinks can be kept in a stainless steel hip flask? I have a stainless steel hip flask and am wondering if any kind of drink can be kept in it. Is it just non-fizzy alcoholic drinks? Could I keep juice or tonic water in it? Beer or cider? I have been told i can't keep beer, cider, juice or fizzy drinks in there, is this true?

How much do contractors charge to install steel roofing? I have picked some steel roofing out and I was wondering what price range I should expect to get. I have two very simple gable roofs one is 17sq. and the other one is 8 sq. I am planning on going over existing shingles, so no removal is needed. I am going to purchase all the materials at a local steel supplier.

How does a stainless steel thermos flask stay hot? I was mostly just wondering, dtailed answers are appreciated. But as always, all answers are appreciated. Once I had hot water in a stainless steel thermos flask and it was still hot 2 days later, I was wondering why.

How to prevent slippage of hardened steel tensiles in a tensile tester? I am using an Instron testing instrument and have repeated problems with tensile slippage. We have purchased new steel grips and clean them daily. I have tried several different methods of "wrapping" the tensile ends (sandpaper, duct tape, even steel epoxy). Help!

How to prevent stainless steel getting rusty in the dishwasher? I have a Hotpoint SDW80 dishwasher. It's very good but on the normal program (the one I use the most) leaves the stainless steel like pots, cutlery and so on labelled 'dishwasher safe' rusty. Is there anything that I can do to prevent that happening? Do I have to stop the program towards the end when the drying time is active, would be that OK or I have to wait till the program has completed? Any other suggestion?

How do I clean rust from stainless steel spoons? I got a stainless steel cutlery set - all ok except the teaspoons! They rust in the dishwasher. Can I use steel wool to take off the rust?

How much do contractors charge to install steel roofing without removal of existing panels? I have picked some steel roofing out and I was wondering what price range I should expect to get. I have two very simple gable roofs one is 17sq. and the other one is 8 sq. I am planning on going over existing shingles, so no removal is needed. I am going to purchase all the materials at a local steel supplier.

Is there a good cleaner for stainless steel appliances? All the appliances in my kitchen are stainless steel, and I hate how they look becuase every time I wash them they are full of streaks. Is there a good cleaner made for stainless steel that won't leave streaks?

How much does a steel drum player cost? I'm thinking about having someone play the steel drums at my beach wedding in the Florida Keys. Does anyone know how much this can cost? I'm only planning to have one person, not a whole band. Thanks!

I have many stainless steel appliances that need major cleaning. What is the best cleaner or home remedy? All of my small appliances are stainless steel and they all have spots on them. I have tried a variety of cleaners but nothing seems to work. What is the best cleaner or home remedy that will work for this? I would like for them to look like new. Thanks!

What do I need to know about getting a steel/metal door frame installed? I am calling contractors to have two wooden door frames replaced and would like to keep the previous door (secure door, but wooden frame). Does anyone have any experience with or tips on installing a metal/steel door frame? How much should this cost? Will I be able to keep the existing door or will I need to replace the door also?

How much is a steel penny worth? I found a steel penny while walking on the boardwalk in Myrtle Beach, I've been wondering how much they are worth today. I found a steel penny in pretty good condition while walking on the boardwalk in Myrtle Beach, I've been wondering how they are worth.

How do you remove rust from stainless steel silverware? I have rust on my stainless steel silverware. I would like to know the safest way to remove the rust without using a scratch pad or very harsh chemicals or throwing them away. And if I can avoid it making them dull too. So are there any Granny's home remedy's that come to mind? Either way how would you remove rust from your eating utensils?

How do you get the metal smell out of a stainless steel sink? I just moved into an apartment and the stainless steel sink has a strong metal odor to it (you can smell it once you enter the kitchen). I've tried cleaning it with a stainless steel cleaner but it still smells. I HATE this smell and I have never had this problem with any other stainless steel sink. How do I get rid of it?

What is better stainless steel, white gold or titanium coated? I want to get a piercing but my skin is sensitive so i would like to know what material is better for my jewelry. Stainless steel, white gold, or titanium coated?