Mild Steel Flat Bright Mill Finish 20mm x 8mm - Linear Metre

This mild steel flat bar is made of EN3B grade steel, featuring good formability, excellent weldability, and machinability, making it suitable for various structural and fabrication applications. It has a flat bar shape with dimensions of 20mm in width and 8mm in thickness. The mill finish provides a smooth surface texture, and the steel's poor corrosion resistance implies that it may require additional protection in corrosive environments. With a weight of 1.26 kilograms per meter, it offers a balance of strength and manageable weight for different projects.

• Material  Mild steel is a type of carbon steel known for its relatively low carbon content, making it more ductile and malleable compared to higher-carbon steels. It's commonly used in construction, manufacturing, and fabrication due to its affordability and versatility.

• Formability Formability refers to the ease with which a material can be shaped or formed without fracturing. Mild steel with good formability allows for easy shaping to suit various applications, making it ideal for processes like bending, rolling, and stamping.

• Weldability  Weldability indicates how well a material can be welded to itself or other materials. Mild steel with excellent weldability allows for seamless joining with other components through various welding techniques such as arc welding, MIG welding, or TIG welding.

• Machinability  Machinability refers to how easily a material can be machined or worked using cutting tools such as lathes, mills, or drills. Mild steel with excellent machinability can be efficiently cut, drilled, and shaped to precise dimensions, making it suitable for machining operations in manufacturing and fabrication processes.

• Shape  This refers to the physical form of the steel, which in this case is a flat bar. Flat bars have a rectangular cross-section with consistent thickness and width along their length, providing stability and support in structural applications where flat surfaces are required.

• Corrosion Resistance  Corrosion resistance refers to a material's ability to withstand degradation from exposure to environmental factors such as moisture, oxygen, and chemicals. Mild steel typically has poor corrosion resistance, making it susceptible to rust and corrosion over time, especially in harsh or corrosive environments. Protective measures such as coatings or galvanization may be necessary to enhance its corrosion resistance.

• Finish  Mill finish refers to the surface texture of the steel as it comes from the manufacturing process. In this case, the steel has a mill finish, indicating that it has been processed to its final shape using standard milling techniques, leaving a smooth but untreated surface.

• Grade  EN3B is a specific grade of mild steel defined by its mechanical properties and chemical composition according to British standards. This grade ensures consistent quality and performance in structural and engineering applications.

• Thickness  This refers to the thickness of the steel flat bar, which is 8 millimeters. The thickness of the steel affects its strength and load-bearing capacity in structural applications.

• Width  This indicates the width of the steel flat bar, which is 20 millimeters. The width, along with the thickness, determines the overall dimensions and profile of the steel flat bar.

• Weight per Metre (Kg)  This specifies the weight of the steel flat bar per meter of length, which is 1.26 kilograms. This information is useful for estimating material requirements and calculating load capacities in structural design.
  

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