In an ancient Greek myth, Prometheus steals fire from the gods so that humans may escape their wretched situation on Earth. A modern rendition of this myth may have Prometheus bringing us steel rather than fire.
It is steel, strong and versatile, which releases modern humans from the constraints of nature. It is a stalwart in everything from medical equipment to structural elements, to specialty parts in aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, military, and infrastructure industries. Today, our steel researchers, metallurgists, technicians, and engineers put on the garb of Prometheus as they continue to perfect different grades and specialty steel.
In the modern world, there is a specialist for every job. It’s no different with steel. The “grade” of steel is a descriptor that identifies both the physical properties of the steel as well as its composition, among other descriptors. Currently, there are more than 3,500 grades of steel, each tailored towards a specific task. Of these, the grand majority were developed just in the last 25 years.
Thanks to this variety, steel processors can offer their clients the perfect “specialist” for the job.
No modern industry can claim to be for the benefit of mankind without being sustainable. For this reason, steel sustainability has made huge leaps in the last decades towards social responsibility.
Fortunately, as a material, steel is very compatible with sustainable goals. Steel is 100% recyclable. It is also very long-lasting and improves the performance of transportation vehicles, which makes for greener rides. Recently with the increased prominence of electric arc furnaces, more and more steel recycling has given new life to old steel. All this is done without reductions in quality or performance.
The creation of new grades of steel involves transformation of the chemical composition of steel alloys as well as using different physical processes to transform steel.
Steel can be categorized into the following basic groups:
Check out this page to learn more about each of those categories.
A thematic characteristic of steel and steel processing is that it’s a forward-looking industry that’s constantly in motion. One of the most exciting innovations in steel has to do with stronger, lighter steel grades. Using stronger steel means thinner parts and less weight in automobiles, aerospace, and the maritime industries. Many manufacturers also look for benefits in formability.
Enter advanced high strength steels. These steels are defined as “all martensitic and multiphase steels having a minimum specified tensile strength of at least 440 MPa.” The high strength associated with AHSS grades makes slitting, leveling, and straightening more challenging, and requires processing companies to invest in upgraded gears, journals, and frames of their equipment.
Shanghai Hanxi Industry & Technology Co., Ltd, located in in Shanghai International Steel Service Center, and Currently has two branches -- Dongguan and Foshan which owns easy access to multiple agreed warehouses. We welcome customers from all over the world to have nice cooperate with us for the materials. Contact us for more information.
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