This blacksmithing experiment explores how steel behaves when its movement is restricted. Using a closed die setup, the ...

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Titanium is strong and light, with the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. But giving it a good balance of strength and ductility is difficult and expensive. That’s why titanium is used ...