Every industry has its own jargon. In certain settings, these words might be necessary – you wouldn’t want a cardiologist talking to a gastroenterologist about boo-boos and upset tummies. But when these professionals talk with their patients, it’s sometimes necessary...
Metallurgy of Ultra-Low Carbon Steels (DDS – EDDS) ULC, IF, VD-IF, and EDDS are interchangeable terms that describe the most formable (high n-value) and lowest strength grade of steel. Ultra-low-carbon (ULC) steels typically carbon levels less than 0.005%, or 50 parts...
Metallurgy of Mild Steels Mild steels are low carbon steels with no alloying elements added for substantial strengthening, and for that reason are characterized by relatively lower yield strength. Typically, mild steels have less than 0.10% carbon. These steels have a...