Steel Pipe vs. Steel Tube
May 22nd, 2023
People may often think that piping and tubing are the same thing, but they are two very different items regarding steel manufacturing.
What's the Difference Between Steel Sheet & Steel Plate?
May 1st, 2023
Steel sheet is categorized as any material that is under 0.187" thick, and steel plate is categorized as any material that has a thickness greater than 0.187".
What is Flame Cutting
April 17th, 2023
During the process of flame cutting, oxygen and fuel are combined to create a flame that has the ability to cut through most metals, including steel.
Benefits of Strategic Sourcing Through a Steel Service Center
April 3rd, 2023
Steel service centers can help companies with insufficient supply operations realize the benefits of strategic sourcing.
Using an Industrial Horizontal Band Saw to Cut Steel
March 20th, 2023
A horizontal band saw's long, toothed blade is ideal for cutting steel of extensive lengths, such as tubing, pipe, structural shapes, and bar.
AR400 vs. AR500 Steel: What's the Difference?
March 6th, 2023
AR400 and AR500 are two popular grades of abrasion-resistant (AR) steel, differentiated by a characteristic called impact resistance.
Tensile Strength Vs. Yield Strength
February 20th, 2023
Tensile strength and yield strength both measure the amount of stress steel (or any material) can withstand — so what's the difference?
ECONSTEEL Highlighted in MBA's January Business Magazine
February 9th, 2023
ECONSTEEL Highlighted in MBA'S January Business Magazine. ECONSTEEL has been successfully operating as a major steel supplier for over 110 years.
What are Mill Test Reports (MTRs)?
January 23rd, 2023
Mill Test Reports (MTRs) are a key communication tool between the steel industry and industries where steel is used for processing purposes.
Hot Rolled vs. Cold Rolled Steel Bars
January 9th, 2023
Understanding the difference between hot rolled and cold rolled bars is important so you can utilize each for their intended purposes.
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