The Boyd Blog

Everything You Need to Know About: Red Metals

Three names in the vast and varying world of metals stand out amongst the crowd thanks to their unique reddish hues. These metals...


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Industrial Product Buyer Guide: Tips for Ordering from a Metal Company

Are you new to the metal service industry and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the intricacies of ordering industrial metal products?...


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Made in America: The Past, Present and Future of the Steel Industry

The American steel industry has seen a lot over its illustrious history. From its rise following the Civil War, throughout its...


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Enhancing Work Performance and Projects with Expanded Metal

Engineers are always looking for materials to improve work performance and efficiency. One such material to consider for your...


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Metal Bending Services with the Boyd Metals Press Break

Press brakes are a vital piece of metal-forming equipment that allows our team to deliver products ready for immediate use...


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What You Need to Know About Our Tube Laser Cutting Machine

Boyd Metals is proud to offer our customers a wide range of cutting-edge technology. Our high-quality cutting equipment includes ...


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Everything You Need to Know About: Metal Grating

With a variety of different materials, classifications, and purposes, it can be difficult to determine which type of metal...


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The Boyd Metals Difference: The First Step in Safety

Safely is always our first step and number one priority. Ensuring we follow every precaution, protocol, rule, and regulation is...


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Serving the Metals Industry: Our Commitment to You

At Boyd Metals, serving the metals and steel industry in the U.S. is not our job, it's a calling. From consultation to...


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Steel Market Update: Q3 2022 Outlook

While our team can be relied on for a weekly pricing trend report, we offer here an overview of the steel and metals industry in...


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What's the Difference Between Carbon and Stainless Steel?

If you don't know the difference between carbon and stainless steel, you're not alone. In fact, it's one of the most common...


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Investing In The Future: Millennials, Gen Z, & the Metal Industry

As many of us know, change is one of life's few guarantees. This is becoming more apparent than ever in the metals industry as we...


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Everything You Need to Know About: PVF

In the metals service industry, PVF stands for pipe, valves, and fittings. When put together, pipes, valves, and fittings are...


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Everything You Need to Know About: Sawing & Shearing

If you’re a metal worker, then you're no stranger to sawing and shearing. As two of the most common fabrication processes in the...


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Keep your Conversion Chart Handy

Can't remember the decimal of 57/64? You're not the only one. At Boyd Metals we are committed to providing you with the tools you...


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5 Frequently Asked Questions about Stainless Steel

Stainless steel permeates so many aspects of American life of today. The singular properties of this metal make it well suited...


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5 Questions with Richard Schultz, GM of Boyd Metals in Oklahoma City

As the General Manager of Boyd Metals in Oklahoma City, Richard Schultz's attention is in high-demand. Fortunately for you, we...


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Spot a Bad Fabrication Project Before you Bid

If you run your own business, you are familiar with this struggle. You need a continuous flow of new clients and new projects so...


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What is Purchasing Power and Why Does It Matter?

The term "purchasing power" is used in economics to describe the ability of an individual or business to buy goods or enlist...


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Spring Cleaning Tips for your Fabrication Shop

The first day of spring has arrived! Now is a great time to tackle the maintenance projects that might fall outside the scope of...


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5 Reasons Aluminum Extrusions Can Save You Time and Money

Building with aluminum extrusions is a great way to take advantage of all the best characteristics of this unique metal. In this...


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