Slivers On Rolled Steel Products
Slivers are loose or torn segments of steel that have been rolled into the surface of the bar. they are often confused with laps, scabs, and mill shearing.
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Metals Thefts – Ohio Leads Nation
Ohio leads the nation in Copper Thefts, which are up nationwide almost 81% compared to 2006-2008.
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Steel, Master of Them All
Steel may be the master of all materials but it is engineers, machinists and other manufacturing craftsmen who make our modern world modern.
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Prices Rise As Manufacturing Recovers
The prices of all raw materials that we track rose double digits compared to same time last year.
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Materials Prices Increase-Through The Roof
Prices of raw materials used to make precision machined products are up substantially, ranging from 44% to 114% from March 2009- March 2010 for 6 of the 7 materials we track.
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Carbon Equivalent And Weldability
Knowing how to calculate the Carbon Equivalent of a heat of steel will help determine whether or not pre- or post- weld heat treatment may be needed. As long as CE is no more than .35, you probably won’t need to preheat or post weld stress relieve your welded parts. above .35 CE, you may need either or both depending on section thickness and CE.