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News & Press | NOX METALS
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NOX METALS press coverage: Forbes 30 Under 30 (2025), Y Combinator launch, American Bazaar manufacturing coverage, Michigan Enjoyer profile of founder Zane Hengsperger.
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Why Mill Certifications Are Non-Negotiable in Aerospace and Defense
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How mill certifications support AS9100 traceability, what can go wrong without them, and how to manage cert packages through the aerospace supply chain.
https://noxmetals.co/blog/why-mill-certs-matterblog·Mon, May 11, 05:07 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
US Aluminum Market 2025: Tariffs, Supply Chains, and What Buyers Need to Know
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US aluminum market data for 2025: Section 232 tariffs raised to 25%, Midwest premium at record highs, USGS production data, and what it means for aerospace and defense buyers.
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Stress Corrosion Cracking in 7xxx Aluminum: Mechanisms, Testing, and Alloy Selection
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Deep technical guide to SCC in 7075 and 7050 aluminum. Grain boundary precipitation mechanism, short-transverse vulnerability, ASTM G44/G47/G64 testing, and temper selection for SCC-critical applications.
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The New Purchasing Manager's Guide to Aluminum Plate Procurement
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A practical guide for purchasing managers new to aluminum plate. Alloy selection shortcuts, what to put on a PO, reading quotes, mill certs, DFARS basics, tolerances, and common mistakes to avoid.
https://noxmetals.co/blog/new-purchasing-manager-guideblog·Mon, May 11, 05:07 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
Machine Shop Certifications: Which Ones to Get and in What Order
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A practical guide to aerospace and defense manufacturing certifications. What they cost, how long they take, and which ones actually open doors.
https://noxmetals.co/blog/machine-shop-certifications-guideblog·Mon, May 11, 05:07 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
How to Read an Aluminum Mill Certificate
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A step-by-step guide to reading an aluminum mill certificate (MTR), including key fields, chemistry verification, heat number traceability, and common red flags.
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How to Evaluate an Aluminum Plate Supplier: A Buyer's Checklist
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A practical checklist for evaluating aluminum plate suppliers. Inventory depth, DFARS capability, mill cert quality, cutting tolerances, quote speed, pricing structure, and what red flags to watch for.
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Guillotine Cutting for Aluminum Plate: What Buyers Need to Know
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How bandsaw guillotine cutting works for aluminum plate, including kerf width, achievable tolerances, rectangular cut constraints, AI nesting optimization, and remnant management.
https://noxmetals.co/blog/guillotine-cutting-aluminum-plateblog·Mon, May 11, 05:07 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
The Future of High-Strength Aluminum: 7xxx Series Trends in Aerospace and Defense
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Market data on 7075 and 7050 aluminum demand through 2034. F-35 program requirements, UAV proliferation, carbon fiber cost comparison, and where 7xxx alloys win against composites.
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DFARS and Domestic Metals: A Complete Guide for Defense Contractors
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Complete guide to DFARS specialty metals compliance. The specialty metals clause, qualifying country list, melt and manufacture requirements, mill cert documentation, rising thresholds, and common pitfalls.
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What Is DFARS Compliance and Why It Matters for Aluminum Procurement
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Understand DFARS specialty metals compliance for aluminum procurement in defense contracts, including the specialty metals clause, qualifying countries, and verification requirements.
https://noxmetals.co/blog/dfars-compliance-aluminumblog·Mon, May 11, 05:07 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
T651, T6, and T7351: A Practical Guide to Aluminum Temper Designations
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Understand aluminum temper designations including the T4, T6, T651, T7351, and T7451 series - what each means, how stress relief affects machinability, and when to specify each.
https://noxmetals.co/blog/aluminum-tempers-guideblog·Mon, May 11, 05:07 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
Aluminum Plate Thickness Tolerances: What to Expect from Your Supplier
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ASTM B209 thickness tolerances for aluminum plate, bandsaw cut dimensional tolerances, and how to account for mill and cut tolerances when specifying stock allowance for machined parts.
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Aluminum in the New Space Economy: Alloys Behind Modern Rockets
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Which aluminum alloys power modern launch vehicles. SpaceX, Relativity Space, and Blue Origin material choices, with data on the $613B space economy and aluminum demand.
https://noxmetals.co/blog/aluminum-new-space-economyblog·Mon, May 11, 05:07 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
Aluminum Heat Treatment Metallurgy: What Happens During T6 and T651 Processing
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Deep technical guide to aluminum precipitation hardening. Solution heat treatment, quench mechanics, aging kinetics, stress relief stretching, and why T651 is the correct designation for machined plate.
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Aluminum in Electric Vehicles: How the EV Transition Is Reshaping Demand
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Data on aluminum content per EV vs ICE vehicle, battery tray alloys, and global demand forecasts. How EV growth is driving 6000 and 5000 series aluminum demand through 2030.
https://noxmetals.co/blog/aluminum-ev-demand-trendsblog·Mon, May 11, 05:07 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
The Data Behind AI-Driven Metal Procurement: Lead Times, Waste, and Cost
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Real data on procurement inefficiency in aerospace supply chains. How AI reduces RFQ processing time, material waste, and quote lead times. Market statistics on AI adoption in procurement.
https://noxmetals.co/blog/ai-metal-procurement-datablog·Mon, May 11, 05:07 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
How AI Is Improving Metal Procurement for Aerospace Manufacturers
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How AI nesting optimization and instant quoting reduce lead times, minimize material waste, and lower cost per part in aluminum plate procurement for aerospace and defense.
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Aluminum Procurement Guide | NOX METALS Blog
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Alloy selection, DFARS compliance, mill certifications, temper designations, and manufacturing guides for engineers and buyers working with aluminum plate.
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