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The Difference Between ISO and IATF Certifications

September 4, 2025April 10, 2021 by Joseph Pinchback

If you poke around a few industrial websites, you’ll begin to notice plenty of references to ISO 9001 certification. If you happen to be an automotive supplier, you may notice a company reference to being “IATF 16949 certified.” Or, if the company website you’re perusing has an internal lab, you might see a mention of ... Read more

What is Hardenability? Different Steel Grades and Hardenability

September 4, 2025April 10, 2021 by Tim Pinchback

Hardenability of steel is the ability of the steel to achieve a hardness value at a particular depth beneath the surface. (Click here for more information on core hardness and surface hardness in fasteners). The chemical composition of a steel provides the foundation for hardenability. The iron content in steel is around 98%. Carbon (C) is ... Read more

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