Important Precautions Familiarity with stainless steel processing is common, but knowing the specifics of welding is crucial to avoid serious issues. Safety Gear Avoid Rubber Gloves: High temperatures can melt rubber gloves, causing hand injuries. Use appropriate protective gear instead. Workspace Preparation Clear the Table: Ensure the cleaning table is free of objects...
China's Stainless Steel Trade in May Overview In May, China's net stainless steel exports increased significantly. The General Administration of Customs recently released the import and export statistics for stainless steel and major raw materials for the month. Imports China's stainless steel imports were 174,400 tons in May, marking a 10.14% decrease from the...
How to Weld Stainless Steel Sheets Challenges in Welding Thin Stainless Steel Sheets Welding thin stainless steel sheets (0.2mm) often leads to deformation and undercut issues, particularly with argon arc welding due to its high temperature impact on the material. However, specific problems require specific solutions. By analyzing and verifying different welding...
Egypt's Steel Industry Seeks Development Opportunities Government Commitment and Industry Growth Ahmed Samir, Egypt's Minister of Trade and Industry, recently met with representatives from 137 international steel companies at Suez Steel's headquarters to discuss investment in the Egyptian steel sector. He emphasized the industry's crucial role in Egypt's economic development. In 2023,...
Nickel Surpluses: What Are They? Overview As of June 24, 2024, the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) reported that nearly 97.5% of the world's refined nickel production was consumed between January and April 2024. Only 2.5%, or about 31,000 MT, was considered surplus. But is this surplus really accessible? Surplus Production vs....
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Market Update: Recent Trends in Raw Material Prices Imported Iron Ore Prices Show Mixed Trends Imported iron ore prices experienced slight fluctuations last week, with a subsequent decline in foreign prices translating to lower RMB-equivalent spot prices. Some large steel companies and traders opted to secure fixed-priced foreign resources, leading to a...
Overview of Electrical Steel Introduction Electrical steel, also known as silicon steel, is an alloy of carbon, silicon, and iron. It contains 0.5% to 4.5% silicon. The magnetic permeability of iron is greatly enhanced by adding silicon, which improves the efficiency of electric energy generation, transmission, and use. Electrical steel, therefore, has...
