Experts on
Steel

Using steel from various sources, component stampers had a customer problem: after exposure to heat, the manufactured plates were out-of-flat at service. Read how Worthington explored residual stress and warpage—and figured out how to ensure part stability.

We were curious. We knew acrylic coating helped prevent the formation of white rust on galvanized. But how much? And could we find other reasons to use it? Our Materials Support team tested acrylic vs. chromate. Read to learn why acrylic’s the best choice for a variety of manufacturing processes and applications.

We're ready to share our expertise. All customers—new to seasoned pros—are welcome to learn more from our metallurgy experts:

• Solving steelmaking processes or improving products
• Customized metallurgy learning
• Onsite training

Hydrogen annealing improves machinability, facilitates cold-work, and enhances mechanical and electrical properties and stability of dimensions. Just one example of how we combine materials and processes to make steel better.

You can tap our testing and analytical expertise for new products, materials-related problem solving, quality assurance, supplier trials, and specialty solutions. We have a full range of in-house metallurgical testing capabilities, and trusted partners for welding and forming.

Our advanced metals evaluation laboratory is available to support your product and process development. Testing helps predict the performance of a material before it runs live in your facility, using chemistries, mechanical properties analysis, tensile test, hardness tests, and imaging. Our lab is accredited through ISO and QS certifications.

Accreditations include OHSAS 18001 (health and safety), ISO 14001 (environmental management), and ISO/TS 16949 (quality).

Finding the right balance between corrosion rate and coating thickness depends on many factors, including weather, climate, pre-painted or bare coating, and, of course, which steel coating you choose. Get started with facts about galvanized coating vs. galvalume for metal siding and roofing. Or get in touch with us about your needs.

We can manipulate the composition of HSLA to create better mechanical properties or resistance to corrosion, with reduced gauge and increased strength. Translation: cost savings. You can also lower freight, packaging, and handling costs. Our automotive and trucking customers use it for lightweighting of parts and components. Download the line card for one example of how HSLA could lower cost per linear foot by 28%, with 40% less steel tonnage required.