Tinsel Strength Measurement Technology

In the past Tinsel Strength was measured with limited technology and equipment. This gave limited results. The process of finding out if a metal staircase could withstand a 300lb person with a 40lb backpack would consist of taking a sample piece of that steel and pressing it with a measuring piston until it failed. Would it surprise you that this type of testing is still being used today? This test is done over and over to different thicknesses of metals to create a graph or chart which is then used to create an estimation table. An uninitiated metal fabricator can use this for their manufacturing standard. Rykr Steel has adapted to the times and needs of our industry. With over 200 years plus of combined initiated Steel workers and 50 years plus in education in metallurgy, Rykr Steel is once again setting the standard in the metal fabrication industry. Here at Rykr steel there is no out sourcing to other engineering companies for Tinsel Strength testing or capacity therefore cutting the overall manufacturing cost. We have invested in the latest equipment and technology education enabling us to cut costs in material while maintaining the greatest standard. This brings me back to those steps that needed to support a 300lb person with a 40lb backpack. Where the U.S. Military was once using 3/8" steel in the standard step side for their wheel based vehicles, those same steps are now made from 1/4" Aluminum. This cut the manufacturing cost and improved the performance of the vehicle because of the lighter metal. This was all due to the investment in Tinsel Strength Technology, in which Rykr Steel stands alone in the area and its research and development. For more information on tensile strength visit our sister company Rolled Alloys.