Applications

Stainless steels are a suitable materials for many applications where both the strength of steel and corrosion resistance are required. It is resistant to corrosion, staining and stainless steel can be rolled into sheets, plates, bars, wire, and tubing for a variety of applications. Below you can find news on the application of stainless steels in a broad variety of industries, such as architecture, oil and gas, shipbuilding and heat exchangers. If you wish to include your newsrelease on Stainless Steel World Americas and email newsletter, please feel free to contact us.

Fine Tubes wins offshore supply deal with ONGC

Precision tube manufacturer Fine Tubes, with sales offices in Eastern and Western US - including sister business, Superior Tubes - has been granted approval by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to supply instrumentation tubing for offshore applications.

Stainless Steel World America Conference & Expo!

Join us at the Stainless Steel World Americas Conference and Exposition being held on November 9th & 10th at the George R.

New steel alloy withstand high impact

A team of engineers from the University of California, San Diego, the University of South California and the California Institute for Technology have developed and tested a new type of steel that is able to withstand significant impact without deforming permanently.

Clippard PREX Series pre-extended rod cylinders

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, a manufacturer of miniature pneumatic components and devices, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, recently announced the launch of the PREX Series, a new line of stainless steel pre-extended rod cylinders.

Esco beveling machine handles super alloy pipe

Esco Tool, headquartered in Holliston, Massachusetts, has introduced a portable I.D. clamping pipe beveler that is easy to operate and can bevel, face and bore a broad range of pipe schedules using one mandrel and eight sets of clamps.

Fonon announces metal AM product line

Lake Mary, Florida-based Fonon Corporation recently introduced its FUSION 3DF150 laser sintering machine, an addition to the company’s Bulk-to-Shape technology initiative.

Ducommun wins Airbus titanium contract

Ducommun Inc. has received a contract from Airbus to produce titanium structures for engine support on the A320neo (new engine option) aircraft.

Fine Tubes & Superior Tube appoint new Sales Mgr.

US-based Superior Tube and UK-based Fine Tubes, leading manufacturers and global suppliers of stainless steel, nickel, titanium and zirconium precision tubes for critical applications, have appointed Mike Cullum as Sales Manager.

Big Kaiser heavy-duty milling chuck for HRSA

Illinois-based Big Kaiser has introduced the Mega Perfect Grip from BIG Daishowa, a heavy-duty milling chuck for heat resistant super alloys (HRSA), designed to eliminate end mill pullout under heavy torque loads.

Walter solid carbide tool for dynamic milling

Walter, with operations in North and South America, has introduced a new version of its Walter Prototyp Proto·max ST high performance, solid carbide milling tool.