Given its assets of strength, corrosion resistance, and easy weldability, it’s no wonder stainless steel is so widely used across many industries. Each stainless steel family – austenitic, martensitic, ferritic, duplex, and precipitation hardening – is determined by the alloying elements in its chemical structure and the crystal structure of the steel itself. While all … Continue reading What is Duplex Steel?
How Diamond Plate is Made
One of the best ways to ensure worker safety in industrial environments is by preventing falls. Proper footwear with non-skid soles is a must, but there will still be a risk of slipping on stairs and walkways. A textured surface in these areas will produce more friction while walking, providing better traction to prevent worker … Continue reading How Diamond Plate is Made
The Differences between Hole Punching, Drilling, and Notching
The forging of metal sheet and plate is often just the first step in its overall processing. Sawing will give you the desired size, but depending on the intended purpose of the metal, further operations will need to be done. Material removal services enable metal producers to create the exact customer specifications for components, using … Continue reading The Differences between Hole Punching, Drilling, and Notching
What is Superfinishing?
The word “metallic”: a term synonymous with adjectives such as bright, gleaming, and reflective. However, newly-produced metal straight from the mill isn’t very shiny; in fact, it looks and feels rather rugged. Its appearance is referred to as “mill finish”, and it has a rough and irregular surface texture. The finish is dull, and its … Continue reading What is Superfinishing?
What is Rebar?
Introduction: What is Rebar? It’s likely almost everyone has heard of rebar, and seen pieces of it sticking out of a concrete wall or pillar under construction. However, it’s probably also safe to assume most people are not familiar enough to explain exactly what rebar is. Could they describe how is rebar made, and its … Continue reading What is Rebar?
The Five Types of Carbon Steel Round Tube
The Five Types of Carbon Steel Round Tube When it comes to steel manufacturing, one type has the lion’s share of the market: by volume, carbon steel accounts for 90% of the steel produced each year. The increasing growth of the oil and gas industry means carbon steel tube and pipe are in constant demand, … Continue reading The Five Types of Carbon Steel Round Tube
Suitability of Welding Carbon Steel
Carbon steel is just as described: a steel alloy containing added carbon, with the carbon making up 0.05% to 2.0% of its weight. This percentage range means carbon steel is a sprawling category, covering many different types of steels with varying levels of carbon. Steel with any other combination of alloying elements can be included … Continue reading Suitability of Welding Carbon Steel
Buyers Guide To Carbon Steel
¬¬¬¬Six Questions when Buying Carbon Steel Carbon steel is a widely used material, found in items from structural steel to kitchen knives. However, these industries do not necessarily use the same grade of steel. At its most basic, this metal group is made up of any steel alloy with added carbon. The carbon percentage will … Continue reading Buyers Guide To Carbon Steel
Common Uses of Stainless Steel
Since the early 1900s, stainless steel has been a fixture in our everyday lives. This alloy can be found everywhere, from watches to skyscrapers and aircraft. Its strength, corrosion resistance, and affordability make it an appealing choice for many projects. Even better, stainless steel is fully recyclable! The alloying elements used in its chemical composition … Continue reading Common Uses of Stainless Steel
The Basics of Welding Stainless Steel
Cracking, spatter, incomplete fusion: just a few of the many pitfalls you may face when attempting a weld. While no approach is completely foolproof, your chances of a successful weld are much better once you have a good understanding of the basics. It is also important to tailor your methods to your choice of material; … Continue reading The Basics of Welding Stainless Steel