Steel

Steel

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

Industry: Metals

Add a new term

Contributors in Steel

Become a Contributors

Steel

leveling

Metals; Steel

The process by which a leveling machine flattens metal strip, coil, or sheets by bending it up and down over the interrupting arcs of upper and lower sets of long, slender work rolls. Machines ...

An accounting method of costing where expenses are allocated over the life of the product. Life cycle costs are often lower for stainless steel than for alternatives despite a higher initial outlay, ...

light-gauge steel

Metals; Steel

Very thin steel sheet that has been temper-rolled or passed through a cold-reduction mill. Light gauge steel normally is plated with tin or chrome for use in food containers.

line pipe

Metals; Steel

Pipe used in the surface transmission of oil, natural gas and other fluids.

london metal exchange (LME)

Metals; Steel

A metals trading center for the Western World. The LME also determines the metal price for aluminum trading for current and future delivery.

long products

Metals; Steel

Classification of steel products that includes bar, rod and structural products, that are “long,” rather than “flat. ”

low-carbon steel

Metals; Steel

Steel with less than 0. 005% carbon is more ductile (malleable): It is capable of being drawn out or rolled thin for use in automotive body applications. Carbon is removed from the steel bath ...