Chemistry Quiz!⠀
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In #copper casting, precision isn’t optional. It’s everything. A few extra degrees might not seem like much in a 2,000°F furnace, but even a small temperature spike can change the entire chemistry of the melt. So what actually happens when copper gets overheated—and why can it ruin casting quality?
Dec 10
Did You Know?⠀
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The word “copper” comes from the Latin “aes Cyprium,” meaning “metal of Cyprus,” a Roman-era #copper source. Over time this morphed into “cuprum” and eventually evolved into the English word “copper” that we use today.⠀
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image credit: The British Museum
Dec 9
It’s Monday! Meet Warren.⠀
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Whether he’s pulling perch from Lake Erie or fine-tuning our briquetting equipment, Warren brings the same steady focus to the task. His only real flaw surfaces on Sunday afternoons when, after a lifetime in Cleveland, he still cheers for the Pittsburgh Steelers. We don`t hold it against him though, because this is also the guy who believes “my magnet is like a carpenter’s tape measure, it`s the critical decision-making tool.”⠀
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Focus like that is hard to root against!
Dec 8
Hidden Treasure, Written in Metal⠀
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Among the Dead Sea Scrolls is an outlier; one that isn’t a literary work, prophecy or law, but a literal treasure map engraved on #copper. It lists dozens of secret hoards ... 64 to be exact, scattered across the desert. None have ever been found, creating a mystery that still teases archaeologists today.⠀
read the article here: https://bit.ly/4arDrit
Dec 2
It’s Monday! Meet Charles.⠀
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He’ll tell you his work ethic comes from within, but he’s had a few taskmasters along the way. Grandfather Charles is a former US Marine and long-time Federal Metal supervisor. In high school he played football for Cleveland legend Ted Ginn at Glenville, which builds incredible focus and discipline.⠀
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Today he’s learning metal sortation, a craft at the center of our smelting process and the circular economy. A good place for someone who shows up the way he does. We’re proud to have him on our team!
Dec 1
Ah yes, leftovers on the day after #Thanksgiving!
At Federal Metal, we`re also thankful for #aluminum foil, as our FedMet PSA® 020 (pre-melt specification aluminum) feeds the rolling mills that make the foil that wraps our Thanksgiving leftovers.
And let`s be honest, often times the food is even better the next day!
Nov 28
Happy #Thanksgiving!⠀
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Here`s to eating the dessert before the meal even begins (you know who you are!). Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend with family and friends, from all of us at Federal Metal.
Nov 27
As we prepare to celebrate #Thanksgiving tomorrow, we’re thankful for the generations of #families who have built and sustained Federal Metal, and who have been equally supported and grown because of us. The importance of family is what drives our business, and we look forward to continuing to build a bright future together!
Nov 26
Today we`d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our customers, suppliers and partners who help us innovate, support our success and always push us to be excellent. From technical expertise to collaborative problem solving, these relationships strengthen our competitiveness and keep us relevant, 113 years running.
Nov 25
