Introduction to Press-Hardened Steels
What are Press-Hardened Steels (PHS)? Press-Hardened Steels are Boron added (.001%-.005%) Carbon /Manganese steels that have been in use since the mid 1980’s for automotive body in white construction. These steels are also known [...]
Steel Service Snapshot: Advantages of Steel Blanking
The process of steel blanking has become prominent in the steel manufacturing industry because of its ability to make highly specialized parts that minimize waste and cost. With steel blanking, the goal is to [...]
What Is Steel Pickling?
WHAT IS STEEL PICKLING? Steel pickling refers to a treatment that is used to remove impurities, rust, and scale from the surface of a material. During hot working processes, an oxide layer (referred to [...]
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 [...]