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From History to Innovation: Understanding Steel Choices for Pressure Vessels

2024.09.20

The history of pressure vessels dates back to the Industrial Revolution. In the early days, pressure vessels were built using iron, but the development of high-strength steel in the 19th century revol...

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Discover the Amazing World of Q+T Round Bars

2024.08.06

Ever wondered what makes skyscrapers stand tall, cars zoom fast, or oil rigs withstand the harshest conditions? The answer lies in the mighty Quenched and Tempered (Q+T) round bars. Let’s dive...

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6 Fascinating Ways Steel Stand in the Ocean

2024.06.24

Hey there! Have you ever thought about how steel has shaped our world in the ocean? From transforming shipbuilding techniques to protecting our cities and helping harness renewable energy, steel is tr...

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H-Beams: The Indispensable Pillars of Modern Construction

2024.06.11

Modern construction relies on a powerful trio: timber, concrete, and steel. Among them, H-beams, with their distinctive "H" shape, stand out. These continuously rolled steel beams, unlike ol...

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China's CRNGO Steel: An Industry Overview

2024.03.28

Non-oriented silicon steel, CRNGO, is pivotal in various sectors, including power generation, transmission, distribution, and a wide array of electric drive products. Its applications span from indust...

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Navigating CBAM: Sustainable Imports Made Easy with CUMIC

2024.03.20

During the initial EU CBAM reporting period, many importers encountered significant obstacles These challenges stemmed largely from a lack of the necessary data and uncertainties regarding the correct...

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The Ultimate Material Selection Guide for Pre-Painted Steel

2023.06.20

When it comes to cost optimization and meeting specific usage requirements, the selection of pre-painted steel coils, including PPGI (Pre-painted Galvanized Steel Coil) and PPGL (Pre-painted Galvalume...

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Pre-Painted Steel Revolutionizes Your Construction: Benefits & Comparisons

2023.04.24

Are you ready to revolutionize your construction projects? Tired of constantly replacing rusted and corroded construction materials? Look no further than PPGI/PPGL that's taking the construction w...

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Applications of Steel Plate

2023.03.16

Steel plates are one of the most versatile materials used in various industries today. From construction to manufacturing, steel plates are widely utilized for their strength, durability, and versatil...

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Steel Plate: A Crucial Material in Modern Construction

2023.03.09

Steel is one of the most essential building materials today. It is a common option for construction projects of all sizes because it is strong, durable, and versatile. Steel plate, in particular, is a...

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Women of Steel: An Interview with Amanda Zhang

2023.03.07

Amanda joined CUMIC right after graduating from Ireland in 2008. Initially the sole finance employee, she helped expand the finance department as the company grew. Having formed the brand-new Treasury...

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[Market Insight] Turkish Earthquake Impacts on Local Steel Mills

2023.02.08

On February 6, 2023, at 04:17 local time, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck the Pazarcık area of Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. After the first earthquake, a total of 243 aftershocks occurred, the large...

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2023 Global Steel Outlook Report

2023.01.31

In 2022, the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict drove European energy prices to soar; the Fed raised interest rates multiple times to control inflation (the worst one in 40 years), and China'...

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Tips to Avoid Cracking during Wear Plate Processing

2022.07.27

Wear-resistant plate, also known as abrasion-resistant plate, is used in various industries and applications where abrasion, wear and tear requirements are particularly critical.However, while the wea...

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2022 H2 Global Steel Outlook Report

2022.07.19

2022 H1 has been a wild ride for the global steel industry. The global economy, after more than two years ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, is experiencing yet another shock.The Russia-Ukraine conflic...

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3 Things You Should Know about Wear Plates

2022.06.22

1. What are Wear-Resistant Steel Plates?Wear-resistant steel plates, also named abrasion-resistant plates (AR Plates), are used to reduce wear and tear on equipment surface caused by intense rolling a...

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[Market Insight] Indian Steel Industry Overview

2022.05.25

India is currently the world’s 2nd largest steel producer. In FY22 (till January), India’s production of crude steel and finished steel stood at 98.39 MT and 92.82 MT, respectively. The growth in th...

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Letter of Credit: From the Origin to the Future

2022.05.13

What Is a Letter of Credit?A Letter of Credit (L/C) is a payment mechanism that provides economic guarantees to beneficiaries and is widely used in the global steel trade. The L/C issued by the bank w...

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[Market Insight]Vietnam Steel Industry Overview

2022.04.26

Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2021 has fallen short of forecasts to 2.58 percent, lower than the 2.91% in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed adverse impacts on all sectors of the national economy, ...

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[Market Insight] Russian Steel Industry Overview

2022.04.12

Russia is the fifth-largest steel producer in the world. The country is extremely well endowed with mineral resources. It is rich in natural gas, oil, coal, iron ore, and various metal resources requi...

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[Market Insight] Turkey Steel Industry Overview

2022.03.30

Turkey is the seventh-largest steel producer globally and the largest one in Europe. Today the country has 26 electric arc furnace mill plants (EAF), 11 induction furnace plants, and 3 BOF plants.Turk...

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[Market Insight] 2021 Global Steel Market Review and Outlook

2022.03.18

Severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the global steel industry showed a sharp decline in 2020, but with the recovery of the global economies and industries, the sector has seen a stronger than ...

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[Market Insight] Ukrainian Steel Industry Overview

2022.03.01

Ukraine is one of the world's largest producers of steel and exporters of iron ore.According to Ukrmetalurgprom, Ukrainian steel trade association, the countryproduced 21.4 million mt of crude ste...

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Tinplate: Characteristics and Production

2021.12.20

Tin plated steel sheet, commonly known as tinplate steel, refers to a cold-rolled thin steel plate coated with a thin layer of metal tin on the surface. It has a certain strength and hardness, good fo...

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Comparison: Pure Zinc & Aluzinc & ZAM Coated Steels

2021.12.06

The hot-dipped galvanized series of coated steels or steel strips are used in our trade or processing, such as galvanized, aluminum-zinc, zinc-aluminum-magnesium, and other coatings. According to some...

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Heat Treatment, Coating Process and Finishing of High strength Steel Plates

2021.11.03

1. THE MAIN PROBLEMS OF HEAT TREATMENT AND COATING PROCESS OF HIGH STRENGTH STEEL PLATEThe annealing and flattening process ultimately determine the mechanical properties, shape, and surface quality o...

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High Strength Steel Applications and Types

2021.10.19

Ⅰ. HIGH TENSILE STEEL USESHigh tensile strength steel is mainly used for structural applications and can be produced with or without the addition of small amounts of microalloying elements. Under N a...

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A Guide to Steel Plate Cutting

2021.10.12

When it comes to steel plate cutting, cutting techniques can be further subdivided according to different classification standards. Divided by cutting temperature, including cold cutting and hot cutti...

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Steel Plates: Basics, Benefits and Uses

2021.10.05

1. WHAT ARE STEEL PLATESSteel plates are types of flat steels that can be cut and welded into finer products. As the high-temperature steel is rolled into a plate, the strength of the steel plate is g...

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Challenges in Pickling and Cold Rolling of High-Strength Steels

2021.07.08

1.CHALLENGES IN HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL PICKLINGThe high-strength steel, especially ultra-high-strength hot-rolled steel, is more sensitive to temperature due to the thickness and characteristics of its s...

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Zinc-Aluminum-Magnesium Steel: Basics and History

2021.07.01

Zinc-aluminum-magnesium steel is a new type of coating product, and it is also an area where many steel mills in China have stepped in recent years.When we want to know a product, we usually want to k...

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3 Policy Changes that May Affect How You Buy Steel from China

2021.06.29

1. Chinese Govt Efforts to Curb Soaring Steel PricesSince early this year, due to multiple factors, some commodities have seen an extended price rally, with the China’s steel prices hitting records. ...

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Coated Steels: Applications and Emerging Trends

2021.06.15

1.MOST COMMON APPLICATIONS OF COATED STEEL PRODUCTSCommon uses of coated steel products can be found in the construction, infrastructure, automobile, and engineering fields, especially in the construc...

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5 Useful Steel Industry Websites You Should Follow

2021.06.09

1. worldsteelThe encyclopedia to the world of steel, and a must-follow for everyone in the industry.Keywords: educational, authentic, all-rounder, high-quality content.About: The World Steel Associati...

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Why Exactly Do Steel Prices Change?

2021.05.19

Steel prices have been on a steady upward trend since 2020, and especially in recent weeks when many steel products have been reaching record highs. Prices are skyrocketing, and more and more steel us...

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The Steel that Shaped our World: 3 Must-watch Documentaries for Everyone in the Steel Industry

2021.05.14

As the most important raw material, steel plays a vital role in the modern world's progress. It has built civilizations, transformed lifestyles, and witnessed major changes in history.Working in t...

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4 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Steel in Landmark Buildings

2021.03.30

Steel is the most important material used in buildings and infrastructure. In fact, over 50% of steel produced goes to the construction sector.Here are 4 fun facts about how steel plays a role in some...

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A Conversation with Leung Kao - the Secrets of Becoming a Steel Trading Expert

2021.03.15

At the 2021 CUMIC annual gala, Leung Kao, the Central and South America regional director, was honored the 10-year contribution award for his decade-long dedication to CUMIC. Born in 1973, Leung used ...

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5 Key Qualities You Should Look for in Steel Suppliers

2021.03.03

When sourcing steel for your business, the bottom line often comes down to how to find a quality product at the right price and at the right time. Sourcing is far more intricate than the mentioned. Se...

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Zinc-Aluminum-Magnesium Coated Steel Plates – the Frontier of Anti-corrosion in Steels

2021.01.15

1. WHAT IS ZINC-ALUMINUM-MAGNESIUM COATED STEEL?Zinc-aluminum-magnesium coated steel, also known as ZAM coated steel, is an innovative steel finish with superior corrosion resistance. Initially, pure ...

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Corrosion in Coated Steel Plate – Why it Happens and How to Avoid it

2021.01.08

The corrosion of metal materials can usually be classified into the following types:I. Dry corrosion and wet corrosion.II. Chemical corrosion, electrochemical corrosion, and physical corrosion.III. Pi...

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Anti-Corrosion Method for Steel

2021.01.01

Steel is a material with a certain shape, size and performance made from steel ingots, billets or steel through pressure processing. Most of the steel processing is through pressure processing, so tha...

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High-Strength Low-Alloy Steels in China - Development and Applications

2021.01.01

Part 1 A Brief History of China's HSLA SteelAs a type of alloy steel, the origin of China's high-strength low-alloy steel (HSLA steel) can be traced back to the 1950s. Ever since then, China&#...

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4 Facts You didn't Know about Rolling Mills

2020.12.18

The rolling mill is one of the core equipment of the steel industry. Whether it is cutting-edge new weapons such as aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines, mass infrastructures such as nuclear power...

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For Appliance Manufacturers: 3 Steel Solutions to Beat your Competitors in 2021

2020.12.14

Home appliance manufacturing isn't easy. It's a constantly changing industry full of challenges and competition. Home appliance manufacturers, do you relate to these challenges?Challenges That...

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4 Must-Read Tips to Stop Cut Edge Cracking in Steels

2020.09.02

Although most regular steel products aren't as likely to crack, cut edge cracking is a common phenomenon for steels of thicker gauges or grades exhibiting a substantially high carbon content, such...

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