Archaeologists recently re-examined a tiny #copper tool discovered in Egypt nearly 100 years ago and realized it may be the oldest known rotary drill ever found, dating back roughly 5,300 years.⠀
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Even more impressive, the tool was made from a surprisingly advanced copper #alloy containing arsenic, nickel, silver and lead, showing just how sophisticated early metalworking had already become long before the age of the pharaohs.⠀
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May 12
It’s Monday! Meet Waymond.⠀
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Waymond Wilson has been with Federal Metal for seven years, working the dock and keeping material moving every day. Ask him what he’s good at and the answer is simple: everything! Spend a day shadowing him and you’ll probably be surprised by just how much work he gets done.⠀
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Outside of work he enjoys shooting dice and playing pool; if he could head anywhere tomorrow, it’d be Vegas which feels pretty fitting for a guy whose nickname is “Greedy.”⠀
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Fast worker. People person. Always rolling!
May 11
Recycled content only matters if the material runs cleanly in production.⠀
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FedMet PSA®020 #aluminum is produced from post-consumer HVAC-R scrap and built specifically for rolling mills looking to reduce dependence on prime and RSI. It delivers a consistent direct melt input for fin stock, foil and can sheet applications while helping lower overall metal costs without sacrificing performance.⠀
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https://bit.ly/42nzDtC
May 8
During high-temperature processing, certain #copper #alloys can become unexpectedly brittle after exposure to hydrogen-containing atmospheres. The issue is caused when hydrogen reacts internally with copper oxides, creating high-pressure steam within the #metal itself. What is the name of this metallurgical failure mechanism?
May 7
Did you know?⠀
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The Egyptians used the ankh or "key of life" symbol to denote #copper in their system of hieroglyphs for writing and art, a reminder of just how essential the #metal has been throughout history.
May 6
Excited to be launching a new initiative at Federal Metal with audio producer and filmmaker Mae Nagusky!
Mae is on site this week interviewing dozens of FM team members to create a collection of sonic IDs, short vignettes intended to begin telling the endless stories of who we all are as people. Stay tuned for the first of these to drop next month.
Want to hear Mae`s work now? She recently launched a creative audio podcast called @creaturesofthewindpod that was just recognized as the Best DIY podcast at the NYC Podcast Awards. The first 26 episodes (plus a trailer) are now online wherever you get your podcasts (Apple podcasts link: https://apple.co/48IsR5j)
May 5
It’s Monday! Meet Mark.⠀
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Mark’s been with Federal Metal for three years, keeping material moving through the plant. That`s a big job, but nobody knows the rhythm of it better than he does. He works fast, stays safe and keeps things where they need to be without making a lot of noise about it.⠀
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Off the clock, it’s a different pace. Home base, music on, usually behind the decks, DJing. Same mindset, just a different setup.⠀
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Simple approach: work hard, move fast, chill.
May 4
We are excited to announce the promotion of Brady Bird to President of FedMet Arkansas.⠀
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Brady’s leadership and industry expertise have been vital to our success, and we are excited to have him take the helm in Arkansas. His vision will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and grow.⠀
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Congratulations, Brady!
May 1
Ooh, Jackpot!
Anyone win anything on a scratch ticket lately?
Apr 30
Always something really interesting to see around here. #prettycool
Apr 28
It`s Monday! Meet Louis.⠀
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He might not say much, but with Louis, actions speak WAY louder than words. Incredibly dependable and always willing to cover shifts and help out in any way possible, this guy is definitely a true leader on the team and a rock of stability in our world of #metal.
Apr 27
