Sir Henry Bessemer was a British inventor born in Charlton in 1813. He invented the Bessemer technique, which was a steel process that included the blowing of air through molten … Read more
Steel – as incredible a medium as it is – is simply too soft to be used for many applications. Think about tools, machine parts and dies which need to … Read more
Ring rolling says it perfectly in those two little words, but the process is intricate and sophisticated. Ring-shaped components abound in the automotive, aerospace and civil engineering industries. It is … Read more
In its most basic form, the process of fabrication is turning raw materials into pre-made shapes. But while this may seem like a simple procedure, there are many steps involved … Read more
There are many ways of cutting steel, and one of these processes is shearing. Used mostly to cut straight metal stock into columns, shearing is a relatively simple process. This … Read more
The process of metal pickling is a necessary part of the manufacture process and is a method of removing stains, rust or scale from ferrous metals. While there are newer … Read more
The steel industry is always looking for new and innovative ideas to move forward and improve with. One such idea in the testing process is molten oxide electrolysis. Created at … Read more
Under the title of metal machining, there are several different techniques. Machining is a versatile manufacturing process, so it is a good idea to become familiar with the various options … Read more
May 26, 2020 Sizing can be a scary process for many a ring lover because of the complicated work. After all, the ring needs to be cut open and soldered … Read more