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Steel

Steel is a type of metal forged with iron and coal that is lighter and stronger than iron.

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superalloy

Metals; Steel

An alloy, usually based on nickel, cobalt, or iron, developed for high temperature service where relatively severe mechanical stressing is encountered and where high surface stability is frequently ...

super stainless steel

Metals; Steel

Stainless steel alloys with significant additions of chromium, nickel, molybdenum, or copper. Super stainless steel is used in chemical processing, petroleum refining, marine, heat treating, ...

suspension agreement

Metals; Steel

A resolution of an unfair trade dispute that can suspend further proceedings in an unfair trade suit. The U. S. government, in consultation with the domestic industry, can enter into such an ...

tailored blanks

Metals; Steel

A section of sheet or strip that is cut-to-length and trimmed to match specifications for the manufacturer’s stamping design for a particular part. Because excess steel is cut away (to save shipping ...

tandem mill

Metals; Steel

A type of cold-rolling mill, the tandem mill imparts greater strength, a uniform and smoother surface, and reduced thickness to the steel sheet. Unlike the original single-stand mills, a tandem mill ...

tap-to-tap time

Metals; Steel

The length of time between successive melting cycles or heats.

teeming

Metals; Steel

Pouring; ingot molds are filled (teemed) by iron-bearing ladles.

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