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“Do you guys carry non-ferrous steel?”
“No, but if you have a problem we will try to iron it out.”

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Fascinating.

No, I mean it. Seriously, we’re carrying balls now.
Stainless Balls…
Brass Balls…
Steel Balls.

Tiny Balls…

Massive balls…

…and we can’t wait to tell you about them!

[Usually the marketing team posts pictures of all new products, but for some reason corporate HR went ballistic when they heard that the OLM division was going to show customers their balls.]

Anyway, metal balls have been around for a long time. We think they’re older than the wheel. Think about it, once cave men realized the value of perfectly round rocks, metal ones couldn’t be far behind, right?

Historians think steel balls date as far back as ancient Egypt. (How can you tell… all of the hieroglyphs are wearing skirts!?!)

They suggest that the large stones used to construct pyramids were rolled to the site on a bunch of little balls.

Do you have a sling shot? Well then you know exactly how useful metal balls are!
[OnlineMetals does not condone and is not responsible for damage caused by slingshot shenanigans!]

These days metal balls are used in multiple applications in following industries; automotive, medical, plumbing, industrial, and scientific.

…and no, we didn’t forget that balls are also used for mating. We’re referring, of course to marbles that boys throw at girls to get their attention. But don’t worry…girls hang on to those little balls the boys throw around, and use them to control them for the rest of their lives!!!

True story.

Just added to our website: C510 Phos Bronze Sheet.
Spring Temper, in 6 different thicknesses.

People are gearing up for the warm summer weather, and OLM’s Production Coordinator Jeff is no exception. He e-mailed a few pictures this weekend, which we had to share!

“This is a before and after picture of my 15 yr old camper lid. Thanks for making it possible to bring it back to life!”

Thank YOU Jeff! This is awesome!

OK, it’s not a new alloy, but it’s new stuff none the less.

OLM now carries ROOFING COPPER. Which is unique in that it’s held to ASTM B370 specifications. Our other copper sheet is ASTM B152.

This copper is commonly used for….well, you guessed it….ROOFING. But I’m sure you could use it for other applications too. Like, perhaps building your own GINGER R2D2!!!

What, I can say that! I’m a redhead too.

He’s all about the accessories!

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2 days isn’t enough time to celebrate the new year. So the OnlineMetals team is taking Monday off too!

We’ll be back bright and early (and maybe a little hung over) on Tuesday morning 1/3/2011

HAVE A SAFE, WONDERFUL, AND VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

From all of the “blockheads” here at OnlineMetals.com.