Today, there are over 3,500 grades of steel. Grading is based on the chemical composition and mechanical characteristics, and the way the steel has been produced.
Read MoreA steel plate refers to a rectangle of flat steel that is thicker than “Sheet Steel”. Sheet steel is thin up to a maximum of approximately ¼” (6mm) in thickness; it is also available in rolls, coils. Steel plates over 4” are known as “Slabs”.
Read MoreThere are many terms when it comes to describing the processes used to shape steel into various forms, from hot rolled and cold rolled, to cold drawn and cold finished.
Read MoreWhy are common terms used within the steel industry important to know?
Because they allow you to better understand how various steels are produced, what their elements are, how they are made, and how they perform.
Read MoreThere are a number of key elements when it comes to making various grades of steel. While not every element is as essential as iron and carbon, the other elements – when added in various amounts – give different grades of steel specific properties such as hardness, corrosion resistance, weldability. Let’s take a look:
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