Steel Billets are semi-finished products with a square or rectangular cross-section, typically produced via continuous casting. They serve as the raw material for rolling into bars, rods, and structural shapes, and are essential in construction, forging, and manufacturing applications.
Technical Specifications
- Standards : ASTM A36, A615, A572, JIS G 3192, EN 10025
- Cross-Sectional Sizes : 4″ × 4″, 5″ × 5″, 6″ × 6″ (custom sizes available)
- Length Range : 13′ – 40′ (± 4″)
- Weight Range : 4,000 – 40,000 lbs per billet
- Surface Condition : As-cast, flame-cut ends, scale present
- Edge Condition : Square or chamfered corners
- Shape Tolerance : Straightness ≤ 0.5% of length; Rhomboidity ≤ 0.4″
- Identification : Heat number stamped or painted on billet face
Mechanical Properties (Typical Values)
|
Grade |
Yield Strength (ksi) | Tensile Strength (ksi) | Elongation (%) |
|
A36 |
≥ 36 | 58–80 | ≥ 20 |
|
A572 Gr.50 |
≥ 50 |
≥ 65 |
≥ 18 |
| SS400 | ≥ 35.5 | 58–74 |
≥ 21 |
Applications
Rebar Production, Structural Beams, Wire Rod, Seamless Pipe Billets, Forging Stock, and Shipbuilding.
Optional Services
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Surface Grinding
- Custom Cutting & Marking
- Heat Treatment (on request)
