More often than not, projects in the steel industry are not one size fits all. In fact, it’s pretty rare when that happens. While Clifton Steel can provide simple
How To Extend The Life Of Your Hammers
In our industry, the biggest money waster is downtime. Nobody likes it, nobody wants it, but it exists and we have to deal with it.
Grades Of Steel
Grades are used to differentiate between types of steel based on their chemical compositions and properties. There are standards set nationally and
What Is Steel Plate?
Steel plate is a plate of metal, specifically steel, that can be cut and manufactured into a more elaborate product. Steel plates come in a range of thicknesses
Tensile Strength of Steel vs Yield Strength of Steel
Knowing both the yield and tensile strength is important because they each have an impact on the production and use of steel (and many other materials, but we will focus on the steel)
Flatness In Steel
So, what exactly are we talking about when we mention flatness in steel? It’s simply the amount of space between the plate and a perfectly flat surface. One way it
How is Steel Made?
Items we use every day come from steel- paperclips, tools, and cars to name a few. Sometimes you may wonder how those items are made, but have you ever wondered how the steel itself is made?
Common Steel Industry Terms
We put together a short list of terms often used in the steel industry as a quick reference guide. While this does not give you the full meaning of the term, we hope
What Is Hardness Vs. Hardenability
Two words commonly heard in the metal industry are hardness and hardenability. Derived from the same root, but a very different meaning. Hardness is a characteristic