Will Hydrogen-Reduced Green Steel Change Coil Processing? — coil processing for hydrogen-reduced green steel The shift toward coil processing for hydrogen-reduced green steel is generating strong interest — and a fair share of open questions — among coil processors, coaters, and downstream fabricators. This article gathers early signals, practical implications for pickling and annealing, and […]

integrating service centers with OEM ERP and MES for JIT coil delivery Introduction: the business case for synchronizing mills, service centers and OEM systems — integrating service centers with OEM ERP and MES for JIT coil delivery This article explains why integrating service centers with OEM ERP and MES for JIT coil delivery is a […]

Real-time thickness and flatness monitoring systems for steel production In high-speed steel rolling and processing, real-time thickness and flatness monitoring systems for steel production provide the continuous measurement data needed to keep product within specification, reduce scrap, and enable closed-loop control. This article explains how laser, X-ray, and eddy current approaches work, compares their strengths […]

End-to-end steel coil lifecycle and closed-loop recycling The end-to-end steel coil lifecycle and closed-loop recycling is a strategic narrative that links mill sourcing and allocation through processing, conversion, scrap recovery and ultimately circular reuse — giving manufacturers a pragmatic roadmap to cut cost, capture scrap value and reduce emissions. Executive summary: why the end-to-end steel […]

ASTM A568/A480 inspection checklist for sheet and strip buyers Introduction: purpose and who should use this guide This practical primer equips procurement and quality teams with an ASTM A568/A480 inspection checklist for sheet and strip buyers, translating standard clauses into tangible pre-production and release actions. Buyers, quality engineers, receiving inspectors, and supply-chain managers will find […]

Inventory strategy for cold-rolled, hot-rolled and galvanized steel sheets: Commercial stocking & finish choices This guide lays out a practical inventory strategy for cold-rolled, hot-rolled and galvanized steel sheets to help supply planners balance service levels, finish requirements, and warehouse constraints across product families. Executive summary and recommended approach Supply planners should treat cold‑rolled, hot‑rolled […]

1018 cold-rolled carbon steel properties and forming applications The following short technical guide summarizes 1018 cold-rolled carbon steel properties and forming applications for designers, fabricators, and buyers. It highlights the material’s nominal composition, typical yield strength, tensile strength and elongation ranges, and practical notes on surface finish, machining, welding, forming and tolerance considerations for thin […]

Slit-edge work hardening and burr formation effects on S–N fatigue performance This executive summary presents an engineer-level synthesis of slit-edge work hardening and burr formation effects on S–N fatigue performance, emphasizing key mechanisms, measurement strategies, and practical tradeoffs for designers and materials scientists. The goal is to translate microstructural and process-level observations into actionable guidance […]

Index-based steel procurement strategy for procurement managers The index-based steel procurement strategy for procurement managers is an executive playbook that explains when to tether contracts to market indices, how to use negotiation levers to protect margins, and which tactical steps form a practical buyer decision checklist. This guide is written for procurement leaders who need […]

How to Choose a Toll Processing Partner for Steel Service Centers Choosing the right toll processor is a strategic decision for any service center. This guide, focused on how to choose a toll processing partner for steel service centers, lays out a vendor-agnostic, weighted approach that balances capacity, quality assurance, and data integration so procurement […]