Compromise: Its not a regular chair but mainly a small stool for perching on, those who are unsteady on their feet as it is might find this kind of a stool more trouble than it is worth.

Stainless steel is one of the metals regularly machined by APT. But what makes it a good choice of material, what is it used it for, and how do we machine it? In this article, we’ll explain what stainless steel is and why it could be the right choice for your products.

Where can you buy: Gucci do an amazing vintage model which my mum had and I used to love looking at. All the modern brands such as fossil also have similar products.

Why it is great: Because when you have guests you can put them there to sleep without having to have a separate guest room. You can turn your living room into a temporary guest room. You can also save a lot of space using a sofa bed.

Where can you buy: Google independent designers or design shops. It is not the most commercial item in the world so you might need to hunt around for the right item that matches the decor of your bathroom. You might even think about designing and making one yourself!

Why its great: Those who need to use a walking stick are likely to want to have a seat every now again and don't want to have to rely on a chair. Its also a very handy and easy way to hold a stool.

Stainless steel can be machined to have greater strength than mild steels or non-ferrous metals, even at a reduced thickness. Often used in Aerospace applications, stainless steel turned parts can withstand exposure to extremes of heat and cold.

Stainless steel has a wide range of applications, from domestic kitchen accessories to international transport. APT machines all grades of stainless steel materials for a range of engineering sectors.

Stainless steel 303 applications: An easily-affordable stainless steel, 303 is mainly used for general applications such as bolts, precision stainless fasteners, fittings and gears.

What is it? : Three different typewriter eraser brushes, in perfect condition. Designed to eraser ribbon ink, with the brush to remove subsequent debris. Lovely pieces for your collection.

Easy to clean and maintain, stainless steel meets the sterile hygiene requirements of food processing, water treatment and pharmaceutical industries. It can be applied without the need for protective coatings or other special surface treatments which typically deteriorate and need periodic maintenance.

Compromise: These vehicles could be expensive and need to be of a high standard to ensure safety for everyone. It might also be difficult to store these items as they are quite large.

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Compromise: What happens if you ideally need to use the fork and the spoon together at the same time? then you are in big trouble.

Where can you buy: This item is available on eBay, however you can possibly purchase items like this at pharmacies and other beauty retailers.

Where you can get: Made.com You can also get sofa bed pretty much anywhere you might buy furniture. There are also some great deals to find on secondhand furniture like this. You can also find great mattresses here at Better Mattresses.

Compromise: These bikes can be very expensive, And they also require maintenance and charging. They are not as simple as a regular bicycle.

Compromise: The suitcase itself does not fit a great deal of things inside and if the child doesn’t want to ride on it you end up just carrying a fairly impractical suitcase around.

Why its great: Wheelchair tandems and transporters have the massive advantage of the passenger being in front, with uninterrupted view, so rider and passenger can easily share and talk about the world they travel through.

What is it? : Lenses which are clear during the normal inside light and when you go outside automatically turn into sunglasses.

APT specialise in the manufacturing of stainless steel cnc turned components for a range of applications, including those where high-strength, sterility and anti-corrosion are of particular importance.

Why its great: If you are camping or travelling this is handy as it is small and compact but has multiple tools that may save your bacon.

Compromise: The tools in a swiss army knife are usually miniature versions mainly for emergency rather than for everyday use.

Compromise: Often the comfort can be compromised but there are some designs that work really well as both. Personally I prefer the ones with a slightly better mattresses and a more simple folding mechanism.

Why its great: If you only have a limited amount of space or if you need to use 2 colours regularly, you can just get this pencil and spin it around to change colours easily without losing your pencils!

Although second to 304 in terms of commercial importance, 316 is an austenitic stainless steel with overall corrosion-resistant properties. 316 also has excellent fabrication characteristics and can be easily machined.

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Why its great: Often we need to carry around at home in a make up bag this design protects both the comb and the brush bristles and also is multifunctional.

Compromise: When you come back inside the tint remains for a while which can look a bit wierd. There are different quality lenses and new technology advances in this area regularly.

Where can you buy: You can begin your search online for an E bike or buy one from a specialist a bike retailer. Over the last couple of years they have become increasingly popular so the price of them has become a lot more accessible.

Why its great: buying a winter jacket can be a big investment financially so having it being able to transform into something else, a different fashion item with a different look or simply just something cooler makes this a clever two in one product.

Compromise: Maybe normally you would be the kind of person to wash your hair twice for every conditioner, so you can't do this. This product is more for the lower maintenance person who isn't so fussy and opts for convenience over detail.

Why its great: Because its convenient if you are camping or eating on the go and don't want to carry multiple pieces of cutlery around with you

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Compromise: You might lose one of the arms or you might prefer the jacket either with or without the arms. You might also not like to see the zip or fastening mechanism.

Stainless steel 304 applications: A general purpose and heat-treatable austenitic stainless steel, 304 is used where strength and toughness is a main requirement for parts such as connectors, pivots, housings and spindles.

What is it? : It is a 3 in 1 bag which is a shoulder bag, backpack and bicycle pannier bag. Designed by Jacqui Ma for Goodordering, east london bag company.

Compromise: The actual eraser and the brush might not be ideal but this is more a gift product but is nostalgic and charming.

What is it? : gilet, jacket or coat with detachable sleeves. It can transform from a vest style piece of outerwear to one with arms.

The most common grade of stainless steel used around the world, 304 is preferred for its exceptional corrosion resistance, workability, price-quality ratio and excellent welding characteristics.

Why its great: this is just a stylish product which would bring joy to a simple activity such as writing drawing or erasing.

Compromise: it might not look the way you want it to look if you are a minimalist and the storage might not be 100% ideal.

Compromise: May be difficult for the older generation to get the most out of using a smart phone. However at the same time, it doesn't matter how much they get out of it as long as what they need it for is fulfilled.

What is it? : A phone on which you can use apps and perform a wide range of activities such as creating photos, videos, playing games etc. For my business Goodordering, i can perform almost every part of my job using just my iphone, thereby making it one of the most important business tools I have.

Why its great: Often if you are riding a bicycle you will get off the bike and carry on with your day. This bag transforms seamlessly between being a bicycle pannier bag, a regular tote bag that can be worn over the shoulder and a functional backpack.

Stainless steel is an alloy of Iron, with a minimum of 10.5% Chromium and variable amounts of Carbon, Silicon and Manganese. The Chromium gives stainless steel its anti-corrosive properties, with an added surface layer of oxide. The higher the Chromium content, the better its resistance to corrosion.

Compromise: this item may not last for ever as it could break and also might not be the best price you’ve ever had however the two items merged into one make this product very handy.

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Compromise: Relies on the sufficient maintenance of the plants, if the plants look droppy or dead it will make the furniture also look ugly.

Why its great: Travelling with kids can be stressful and this suitcase aims to add fun and also functionality to travelling with kids.

Why its great: Because these two items are usually used at the same time, to have the objects - the mirror and the powder together in the one physical item is a no brainer and very convenient, especially if you are trying to apply your make-up on public transport.

Compromise: When the bag is being used on the bicycle the backpack straps may seems as though they are in the way. However you can just tuck the backpack straps into the slip pocket at the back before attaching to your bike, and they will not be in the way.

Why its great: The actual watch face is where the value of the product is usually. By being able to change the accessories that surround the face it is like you’ve got three or five watchers in one.

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Where can you buy: You can specify these lenses at any optician or you can order them with one of the many online lens companies.

We manufacture a wide variety of stainless steel precision turned parts for a range of applications. See the cross sectors examples in our gallery.

We manufacture a wide variety of stainless steel turned parts for a range of applications, view many cross sectors examples in our gallery.

Offering exceptional levels of corrosion-resistance and strength, stainless steel products are suitable for a range of long-term applications. Stainless steel is an understandably popular choice among reputable manufacturers.

Available in a variety of surface finishes, stainless steel products have an undeniably premium aesthetic. Whether highly polished, or routinely machined, brightly metallic stainless steel will be a pleasure to the eye.

Where can you buy: All furniture stores would have options for beds with storage such as this one shown in the image below.

Where can you buy: You can buy the ones pictured below by searching "double ended colour pencils" £3.50 (Helix brand) or fancier ones from specialty stores such as Present and Correct.

Compromise: It is an extra surface to clean, and may encourage people to stay in the toilet for too long which is problematic in a household with many people.

Stainless steel 416 applications: A chromium grade of stainless steel with phosphorous and sulphur added for enhanced machinability, 416 can be easily mill turned to produce parts such as axles, shafts, valves, pinions, nuts and bolts.

Stainless steel 316 applications: A high-class austenitic grade, 316 is used in food and hygiene applications, such as food processing, brewing, water treatment and pharmaceutical equipment. Parts range from barrels to pulleys and handles to pins.

Stainless steel will have varying levels of fire, heat and corrosion-resistance, depending on its composition. Withstanding exposure to elevated temperatures and pressures, this material is suitable for a wide range of applications. Highly alloyed steels can even resist corrosion when exposed to acid and alkaline solutions.

Why it is great: We know that having more plants around the home is a positive thing, its great for the mindset and for the environment. Incorporating these items together ultimately creates a brand new item which is both functional and beautiful.

What is it? : It is a bag which can also be unfolded and opened and becomes a baby change mat. The pockets on the bag holds the items needed to do a nappy change and the padded elements of the bag double as a soft surface for laying out the baby.

This austenitic stainless steel has a high level of machinability. Offering good corrosion-resistance, non-magnetic 303 is not suitable for wet or marine environments.

Why its great: Takes up less room than two individual machines and also saves space with having to hang washing around the house by drying it straight away after the wash cycle.

Why its great: it is a great way to store things that you might only need seasonally such as different types of clothing extra duvets pillows or cushions. Most people these days live in flats which are lack storage and underneath the bed is it an obvious additional place to be able to store things.

Why its great:  You can use these bikes as regular bicycles or if you’re going on a very long trip they can be electrically assisted to make your journey easier. The rise of E-bikes means that many people who might not have written bites before can now ride bikes and those who might have stopped riding bikes a certain age can keep riding for long into their senior years.

What is it? : A very old multi-functional item, the powder and mirror compact allows people to look at themselves whist applying powder or make up to their face.

Why its great: Because it is the modern day tool that you can use for almost everything. As it is small but powerful, it allows many people to do their jobs without having to lug around large pieces of technological equipment.

Why its great: Parents need to carry so many things around with them, so a multi-functional item like this that combines both a bag and a change mat is great for parents on the go.

Where can you buy: This kimono style jacket pictured below is from beautiful UK brand Toast, and the other is from Comf-tees.com

Where can you buy: Any camping shop or online by searching Spork. You can find a wide variety from wooden and bamboo to metal versions of differing lengths.

In a time where money is hard to come by, people are searching for products that really work hard for them. If a product can perform more than one task, then it can represent real value for money as well as innovation. Multifunctional products can sometimes be novel and corny and sometimes useless. But here for this blog post i've searched for some multi-functional products that are both genuinely useful AND stylish.

Where can you buy: The eraser brushes pictured below are from present and correct, one of my most favourite sources of inspiration and stationery stores.

A martensitic-grade stainless steel enhanced by sulphur and phosphorus, 416 is the most readily machinable of the stainless grades. It is also known for its magnetic and wear-resistant properties.

Why its great: Only one product necessary, great for using for public swimming pools or even on holiday as you don't have carry around two separate products.

Why are they great: Because in these times of austerity like now, we may not want to consume too much but we also crave variety. Some styles of jacket such as the bomber jacket and kimono style lend themselves particularly well to being double-sided. Reversible jackets are a great way of being able to invest in something more timeless and plain as well as to pick yourself up something a bit more out there.

Where can you buy: Lots of different brands have these items however it is a fashion item which might not be available every season. In which case you can always find these pieces vintage or from secondhand outlets.

Why its great: When you need to fix a item like this to a wall in a bathroom, you get extra functionality with the integrated shelf.

Compromise: The bag may be more bulky than it needs to be, and as the child grows up and no longer needs to be changed lying down, the bag more or less becomes redundant.

Why its great: You need to go around to each indoor house plant and water and spray anyway so it is good to have one single item to carry around.

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