The issue is steel fatigue. As heavy vehicles plow constantly over steel-structured bridges and planes undergo repeated pressure changes, microscopic fracturing has been unavoidable. The solution is to mimic fatigue-resistant … Read more
Smelting and metalworking have been around for roughly eight thousand years. And, the earliest known steel production started about four thousand years ago. It’s amazing to think that the steel … 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
When you think of stainless steel, your first thought is going to be along the lines of construction, fabrications, even kitchen appliances and utensils. But have you heard about stainless … Read more
Need to wash your hands? “Pass the stainless steel, please?” That’s probably not the phrase you’d expect to hear in that situation. If you had no idea that stainless steel … Read more
The majority of stains appearing on stainless steel show up in products manufactured for the hospital and hospitality industries. Both want to retain and maintain perfectly clean shiny surfaces on … Read more
Typically, steel is used in infrastructure, appliances, and machinery. It’s where we expect to find it. But even in its most common application, it is incredibly versatile; there are many … Read more
Enhancing project design and minimising the number of components used in a fabricated part plays a key role in reducing material costs. Using the steel forging process, the same part … Read more
Ceramic and steel are popularly used for blunt force trauma protection gear. Wearers of body armour require very specific bulletproof plates. Most of us recognize the traditional bulletproof vests used … Read more
Rust forms when iron molecules in exposed metal alloy surfaces react with oxygen in the presence of water. Rust may also form in the presence of salt, acids, or harsh … Read more
The term “Metal Fabrication” encompasses several different actions which include bending, cutting, welding and otherwise assembling metal into a final form. If you use stainless steel components it makes economic … Read more
Domestically produced steel in South Africa plays a crucial role in the country’s economy. So, how is the industry doing? In this article, we’ll present the current statistics in the … Read more
It is going to take some gigantic steps to decarbonise, the manufacture of steel – one of the planet’s most polluting industries and join the green revolution to save the … Read more
Definition and Uses of Light Steel Light steel, otherwise known as cold-rolled or cold-formed steel was developed to make processes in the construction industry smoother and products stronger. But what … Read more
As you already know, one of the most significant attributes of steel is its strength. While the strong quality of steel is sought after, it also means that processing it … Read more
It’s no secret that everyone likes a little DIY if you believe it will cut costs, but welding stainless steel can get complicated if you’ve never done it before. And … Read more
As the wheels of the global economy start turning again, the post-Covid steel industry looks out on a vastly altered landscape. However, ‘strong as steel’ applies to more than metal … Read more
It’s not just that construction demand is expected to increase in 2022, but high expectations continue to motivate innovation as never before. The good news for the industry is that … Read more
As one of the biggest markets worldwide, it is no surprise that the steel industry has been branching into green steel innovations in recent years. Producing nearly 2 billion tons … Read more
You already know that stainless steel is the most versatile of options. But while it is versatile as a metal in general, it is the same again in each style … Read more