2010 – 07 – Ferrous Metal Application

The most popular metal in the manufacturing industry is steel. It’s strong and relatively inexpensive, and therefore has a vast number of uses. Basic steels, for example, can be shaped into the I-beams that are used in bridges and steel sheets used in cars. But steel can also be used in smaller parts.

A lot of fasteners, like nuts and bolts, are made from steel. Alloyed steel also has a vast range of applications. Products like crankshafts, springs, and axles require a particular type of alloy steel because of their physical resistance and strength.