Deep-dive tutorials, research breakdowns, and industry insights on steel, alloys, heat treatment, casting, and the science behind every metal.
From ferrous fundamentals to exotic superalloys — every branch of metallurgy covered.
Step-by-step tutorial on pressure vessel wall thickness calculation per ASME VIII Div.1. Covers Barlow’s formula, design pressure, allowable stress, joint efficiency, corrosion allowance, and worked example.
Technical guide to electrical steels (silicon-iron). Covers grain-oriented (GO) and non-oriented (NO) grades, Goss texture, core loss mechanisms, and applications in power transformers and electric motors.
Complete guide to linepipe steels for oil and gas. Covers API 5L PSL1/PSL2 X65/X70 grades, hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC) testing per NACE TM0284, SSC resistance, and microstructural requirements.
Complete guide to thermal spray coating processes. Covers HVOF (high-velocity oxy-fuel), atmospheric plasma spray (APS), vacuum plasma spray (VPS), and cold spray — process physics, coating properties, and industrial applications.
Technical guide to deep drawing of sheet metals. Covers limiting draw ratio (LDR), formability testing (FLD, Erichsen), springback in AHSS, blankholder force, lubrication, and tooling materials.
Technical guide to ultra-high strength steels (UHSS). Covers 4340, 300M (200 ksi), AerMet100 and AF1410 — composition, vacuum melt, heat treatment, fracture toughness, and aerospace/defence applications.