What are TRIP Steels?
WHAT ARE TRIP STEELS (Transformation Induced Plasticity Steels)? TRIP Steels (Transformation Induced Plasticity Steel) are part of the Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) family. The microstructure of TRIP steels consists of at least five-volume [...]
Complex Phase Steel: An Introduction
WHAT IS COMPLEX PHASE STEEL?Complex Phase steel (CP steels) is a part of the Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) family.Complex Phase steels gain their strength through extremely fine grain size and micro structure containing small amounts [...]
The Differences Between Hot and Cold Rolled Steel
When approaching your project, it is crucial to know the type of steel that is best suited for your needs. Different types of steel manufacturing can produce material that performs better for the [...]
Dual-Phase Steels: An Introduction
What are dual-phase steels? Dual-Phase steels (DP steels) are a part of the Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) family. Ferrite-Martensite dual-phase steel is a low-to-medium carbon material with between 5-50% volume fractional martensite islands [...]
A Brief History of the American Steel Industry
Today, the currently operating U.S steel industry includes approximately 100 steel supply and steel production facilities, employing 140,000 people, directly or indirectly supporting the livelihood of almost 1 million Americans. AHSS (Advanced high-strength steel) is [...]