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One of the areas where metallurgy and steel production have leapt forward in the last few years is in how precise we can be. The classification of steel has changed several times since the first...
Very often, the study of metallurgy is the study of history itself. Many of the advances that drive human endeavour occurred because the craftsmen (and more recently the scientists) have taken over and the capabilities...
One of the greatest and most fascinating areas of steel and metallurgy is the speed at which innovation and development occurs. Given the raw materials, the range of products available is astounding and testament to...
While the name is unfamiliar to many, 2013 would have been Henry Bessemer’s 200th birthday. Henry was born January 19th, 1813, the son of Anthony Bessemer. Anthony was a successful man himself, a member of...
When dealing with the standardised steel specifications, many still quote BS970 as a yardstick, without contemplating where it came from, only knowing that it refers to carbon, alloy and stainless steel.
When meeting people for the first time, saying you’re a ‘metallurgist’ can hinder as much as it helps. For those in the general public with no interest in such things, there are two responses; the...
It’s been a busy week here in Yorkshire, with the spotlight firmly on the county as the Tour de France passed through. As a keen cyclist I rode to Otley with friends to catch the...
There are many engineering projects around the world which command instant respect, admiration and sometimes awe, but the word engineering has itself become a little cold. From the early days involving steam engines, through the...
There is definitely a joy in finding something that works well; a simple pleasure in discovering a product that does exactly what it says on the tin. Similarly, it can be equally infuriating when something...
At West Yorkshire Steel we are not only experts and enthusiastic about the product we make, we think it's a beautiful substance to work with too. There are many facets to steel, from the amazing...
