Hydrogen embrittlement occurs when hydrogen atoms or molecules diffuse into the surface of a metal component, compromising its structural integrity. Once beneath the metal’s surface, hydrogen atoms form into molecules and cause the metal to weaken, often resulting in visible cracks. Unfortunately, hydrogen embrittlement … Read More

Blackfast Australia has been distributing an alternative method of blacking steel machined components for the past 20 years. The Blackfast process operates at room temperature and works twice as fast as the traditional hot method. The room temperature process was developed over 40 years … Read More