As the backbone of heavy equipment tools, household appliances, and other items steel plays a major role in manufacturing and construction. All steel is not created equal. The type of steel that you choose could have a profound impact on the strength and durability of a construction project.
While all steels start as carbon and iron the amount of impurities and other additions determine how each one is classified. This is what makes every steel unique to a particular application.
Low-carbon steels are the most popular types of steel employed by metal fabricators and they come in a variety. They are found in beams, pipes and other structural components. They are also ideal for fabrications made of welded materials, since they are able to be easily shaped and formed without losing their strength or quality.
Medium-carbon steels have less than 1.75 percent carbon content, and are known for their toughness. They are the ideal choice for cookware and durable tools. Also, they’re commonly used in the fabrication of car parts and other mechanical equipment.
High-carbon steels have more than 1.7 percent carbon. They are commonly used in parts for machines that require extreme durability and resistance to corrosion. This includes anchor bolts, rods, and tools.
Alloy steels are versatile and can be customized to meet the demands for any purpose. For example, tungsten can improve the strength of temperature and wear-resistance of high strength alloy steels. Chromium improves ductility of stainless steels as well as increases their resistance to heat. Molybdenum on however, increases the toughness and hardness of alloy steels.
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