08/20/2026
Most material selection problems do not show up during design. They show up on the production floor.
Steel Warehouse metallurgist Mick Gugel was recently featured in MetalForming Magazine, breaking down how service-center metallurgists help manufacturers catch sourcing risks, avoid costly design pitfalls, and find real cost savings before production ever begins.
It is a perspective worth reading for anyone involved in material selection, part design, or manufacturing efficiency.
Read the full article in the August 2026 issue of MetalForming Magazine: https://loom.ly/udTjie0