The Weldability of Stainless Steel
Known for its corrosion resistance and wide range of uses in food handling, cutlery, and many other applications, stainless steel is one of the most popular metals in use today. The dozens of alloy variants make welding stainless steel more complicated than welding traditional carbon steel. However, while stainless alloys were once considered a major […]
Understanding Steel
Types & Grades of Steel Steel is a lot more complicated than you might guess. Having a basic understanding of steel and its many forms will help you in your metalworking endeavors. The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) breaks steel into four types. A popular acronym to remember the types is CAST: Carbon Alloy […]
What Is the Difference Between Hot Rolled vs Cold Rolled Steel?
In short, hot-rolled steel is processed at the mill at high temperatures and that’s it. On the other hand, cold rolled steel is processed as a hot roll, but once it has cooled to room temperature, it received additional processing for different benefits. Generally speaking, hot roll steel has a rougher surface, wider tolerances, and […]