Steel

Steel

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

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deep drawing applications

Metals; Steel

Parts/applications that require deep drawing in their fabrication. Examples are motor shells, fenders, quarter panels, and door panels.

galvannealed

Metals; Steel

An extra tight coat of galvanizing metal (zinc) applied to a soft steel sheet, after which the sheet is passed through an oven at about 1200 degrees F. The resulting coat is dull gray without ...

gauge

Metals; Steel

The thickness of sheet steel. Better-quality steel has a consistent gauge to prevent weak spots or deformation.

gigajoule

Metals; Steel

A measure of energy. A GigaJoule equals 1,000,000,000 Joules. A 100-watt light bulb turned on for one second consumes 100 Joules.

grinding

Metals; Steel

Involves grinding the top and/or bottom of carbon or alloy steel plate or bars into close tolerance.

greenfield facility

Metals; Steel

New metalmaking complex that is built “from scratch,” presumably on a green field.

An exotic alloy usually obtained as a by-product of zirconium production with outstanding corrosion resistance and good mechanical properties. It is added to specialty alloys for use in jet engine ...