Six Assumptions Set Straight on Temper Passing
Temper rolling is sometimes heralded as a cure-all for everything from appearance to stretcher strain on coated steel products. But often, assumptions are made about how temper rolling works, and the...
View ArticleWhere Does Scrap For New Steel Come From?
In the United States, 72 million metric tons of iron and steel scrap were purchased in 2012, the most recent year with available data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Not only is scrap integral to the...
View Article7 Things You Need to Know About ASTM Specs
Did you know that ASTM International standards touch nearly every industry across the world, not just manufacturing? In fact, the organization, which was started over 100 years ago, now dictates over...
View ArticleHow to keep your metallic-coated steel looking shiny and new
Most times, galvanized steel can weather the storm through rain, snow, hail and whatever else Mother Nature throws its way while still maintaining its “newness.” Sometimes though, it doesn’t hurt to...
View Article9 Myths about Phosphatized and Bonderized Steel
Myth #1: Phosphatized and bonderized (phos/bond) is different from A653 galvanized. FALSE! ASTM makes no distinction between phos/bond and A653 galvanized with a surface treatment of oil. Therefore,...
View ArticlePrepainted Steel Basics
From roofing panels to car doors, prepainted steel has a myriad of uses due to its success across multiple industries and minimal maintenance requirements. But if you stop to think about it, how much...
View ArticleYour 3-Minute Update on the Trade Cases
What’s happened in the last couple of weeks? Nearly two weeks ago, six U.S. steelmakers (U.S. Steel, ArcelorMittal, AK Steel, Nucor, California Steel and Steel Dynamics), the U.S. Department of...
View ArticleHow to Prep Galvanized for Painting in Five Steps
It can be difficult to paint new galvanized steel in the field. Because galvanized steel is pre-passivated to prevent humidity and storage staining, most paint systems do not adhere well to it. While...
View ArticleTrue or False? Putting Galvanized Steel Hardness to the Test
Heat treatment and cold working change the hardness of steel. TRUE! Steel undergoes processes during production that have the potential to alter its hardness, which is why testing is important....
View Article5 Common Questions About Galvanized Steel
How long will my zinc coating last? The lifespan of your zinc coating will depend on a number of things including coating weight, environmental conditions and whether you need the zinc to...
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