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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
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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
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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
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3 Mysterious Ancient Metals Made from Iron and Steel

Iron and steel have helped to shape human history for thousands of years and in ancient times were used to produce items such as tools armour, jewellery and weaponry. Such artifacts have given scientists insights into the lives of ancient cultures, however, the origins of some have posed questions to…
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April 16, 2019
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What is the Procedure for Working with Sheet Metal

Sheet metal is one of the most widely used materials in manufacturing and is formed by rolling metal into thin ‘sheets’ that are easy to process. Metal sheets are useful in metalworking as they can be cut, bent and shaped into many different forms that are essential for construction. Sheet…
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April 6, 2019
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What Do Steel Fabricators Do?

Revered for its strength, versatility and value, steel and its derivatives has been one of the most widely used materials in construction (among other industries) for centuries. However, the implementation of steel in building would not be possible without the involvement of steel fabricators. What do steel fabricators do? Let's…
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September 1, 2016
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4 Incredible Sydney Steel Structures

Sydney may be well-known for its rugged coastline, beaches and lush bushland surrounds, but it is by no means unremarkable when it comes to infrastructure. In fact, it is home to  two of the most striking structures built by mankind. Let's have a look at some incredible steel structures in Sydney.…
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June 2, 2016
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Meet The Most Famous Steel Fabricator in the World

There are countless steel fabricators scattered across the world, from billion dollars firms to your local steel guys - but none have quite reached the level of prominence that Tony Swatton has. Swatton is a renowned blacksmith from - appropriately enough - Hammersmith, London. He now resides in the US…
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April 7, 2016
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Tools of the Trade for Steel Fabrication

Steel fabrication is arduous work. It requires skill and precision, a solid knowledge of physics and chemistry, and the precise application of some very complex machinery. While steel is a relatively malleable material, there are a few specialised tools of the trade which every fabricator needs on a day to…
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March 9, 2016