Steel and Metal Articles

Steel colour coding can be confusing, so we’ve put together a helpful steel colour-code guide to ensure you know what colour and grade of steel you need.

Similar in look and feel, it’s no wonder the terms ‘steel’ and ‘metal’ are commonly misused. Here, we address the question: what’s the difference between steel and metal?

Steel colour coding can be confusing, so we’ve put together a helpful guide to ensure you know what colour, thickness and product you require for your next job.

Gal fencing has a number of advantages that make it the perfect choice for your fencing needs.

Grade 250 mild steel sheet and plate is a versatile and cost-effective material that is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications. Here, we discuss its benefits.

You’ll find stainless steel almost everywhere, from architectural structures to cutlery. But what makes this versatile material so useful? Here we look into six common questions about stainless steel.

Here, we outline different types of tool steel grades and break down some of the most common tool steel grades in the market, O1 and W1.

There are several ways of applying galvanised coatings, with each process having its own unique characteristics and performance. Here, our friends at Austube Mills delve into the advantages and disadvantages of various types.

Metal is one of the most versatile materials. Thanks to its mechanical and chemical stability, metal can be processed in many different ways… the possibilities are endless! One of the most common methods of processing metals is heat treatment.