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Can steel be a green industry?

Australia is the world number one exporter of both the iron ore and the metallurgical coal required to make the world's steel. Australia's economy depends strongly on the income from these sectors. Still, at the same time, the Iron and Steel sector are known to produce green-house gases and will…
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October 30, 2019
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Steel and Renewable Energy

Energy is essential for societal growth of all kinds and is in constant development and demand. As demand continues to rise, steel will become an even more critical material, supplying the world with energy, whether based on fossil fuels, nuclear technology, or renewable sources. Steel is a critical material in…
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October 23, 2019
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How Is Quenched And Tempered Steel Made?

After an iron-based alloy such as steel is created, the metal is often very brittle after its initial hardening. While this might be suited for some applications, further processing might be needed for applications that require a ‘tougher’ alloy, or one that can withstand regular wear and tear. Tempering and…
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August 26, 2019
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Common Metals Used To Fabricate Handrails

Metals, in one form or another, play an important role in the construction and fitting out of residential and commercial properties. In years past, handrails would most commonly be built exclusively from timber, but now they are more likely to be manufactured from metal, because of its durability, strength and…
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August 26, 2019
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Why Australian Steel is King

The Australian Steel Industry is an international infrastructural behemoth. It is a leader in coatings, and has been globally recognised for its strong-willed focus on product development and safety. Domestically, the steel industry employs 90,000-100,000 people in Australia, having a marked impact on economic growth and nation-wide prosperity. The steel…
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July 15, 2019
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Can Jet-fuel Melt Steel Beams?

The origin of the phrase, “Jet fuel can’t melt steel beams” is the widely renown argument used to suggest that the September 11 attacks were an ‘inside job’. The Fallacy disproven The Steel Fabrication Services community is known for disagreeing with the fallacy of this theory. While steel beams do…
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June 25, 2019
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Differences between Various Coated Steel Products

Steel is an incredibly versatile material, with applications in numerous products across many industries, but one factor that gives steel its durability and adaptability is its capacity to be coated by various treatments. Steel surfaces are coated for many reasons, from improving resistance to wear and tear, protection from corrosion…
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June 12, 2019
Steel Fabrication

The Path to a Sustainable Future in the Steel Industry

The steel industry has the potential to be a sustainable leader in the future. Unlike many other building materials, steel is completely recyclable and does not degrade in quality when remade into other material. Still, there are many challenges that the industry still faces that must be addressed before it…
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June 6, 2019
Steel Fabrication

Tempering Steel

Tempering is a heat treatment that can be applied to iron-based alloys such as steel and is used to alter the hardness of the metal. It’s usually employed to increase the toughness of an alloy by decreasing how hard or brittle it is. The process usually takes place after the…
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May 22, 2019