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This section provides an overview for steel processing as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 steel processing companies and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked steel processing companies as of December, 2024: 1.Real Steel Manufacturing, 2.Signal Metal Industries, Inc., 3.Louis Industries.
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Steel processing refers to all activities performed on steel and encompasses fundamental metal processing.
Steel is a type of metal that falls between "pure iron," almost 100% pure, and "cast iron," which has a carbon content of 2.14% or higher.
Further categorizations of steel include "ordinary steel (carbon steel)," containing silicon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur other than carbon, and "special steel," which also contains nonferrous metals (chromium, nickel, molybdenum, etc.).
As a crucial material supporting the industry, steel has undergone continuous improvement, leading to various types of steel processing for different purposes.
Steel processing serves as the foundation of metal processing in various ways, with ongoing material optimizations during the processing stage.
Hence, in steel processing, the selection of the most suitable material for processing becomes a critical point.
Currently, ordinary steel products include SS (general structural rolled steel), SR (welded structural rolled steel), and SPC (cold-rolled steel sheet and strip).
Specialty steels include alloy steels (SC, SCr, and SCM materials), tool steels (SK, SKH, SKS, and SKD materials), and special-purpose steels (spring steels, bearing steels, and stainless steels).
The abbreviations used adhere to JIS designations, with the first letter of the alphabet indicating the initial letter of Steel. The next letter indicates the standard or product name: S for Structure, P for Plate, K for Tool, C for Casting, and R for Rolled.
For small workpieces, "machining" with a fixed workpiece and "turning" with a rotating workpiece are typical types of steel processing.
For large workpieces, steel processing primarily involves welding, sheet-metal working, and press working using large machines.
Classified by processing method, cutting, bending, welding, and cutting are commonly performed, as in various types of metal processing.
In addition, steel processing includes various newly developed processing methods using new technologies.
In the cutting process, besides cutting with a press, "laser processing" with a laser beam is used. In the bending process, three-dimensional bending with the use of a computer is applied.
In welding, the use of laser welding technology, which utilizes laser beams and produces minimal sparks, is steadily increasing.
Similarly, in the cutting process, the revolutionary "metal 3D printer" has moved beyond the development stage and is steadily advancing to the practical stage.
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Signal Metal Industries, Inc., founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a custom manufacturer of flanges and fabricated assemblies. Serving the metal processing industry, the company offers an array of services, encompassing laser cutting, CNC machining, and welding. Its specialization lies in fabricating substantial steel plates, up to 12 inches thick and 60 feet wide, used for a various applications, including structural steel, tanks, and vessels. Its precision laser cutting and CNC machining services cater to products such as gaskets, molds, gears, shafts, and components, while welding techniques join steel plates for items like tanks and structural steel.
DEL Corporation located in Scott, Louisiana is a manufacturing company founded in 1979 and makes dewatering, solid control, and bulk material handling equipment. The company was formed from the merger of DEL Tank Filtration Systems and DEL International and it is ISO 9001:2015 certified. It offers sales and rentals of products such as the Kodiak Total clean mud system, filter presses, and mix tanks. It serves the construction, mining, and environmental industries, and its manufacturing facility was expanded to feature CNC plate rolling equipment, press brakes, and automated and robotic welding equipment.
Pittsburgh Steel Processing, established in 2019 and located in Carnegie, Pittsburgh, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of plate and structural steel processing. The company offers diverse services, including forming, plate burning, drilling, structural plasma robots, and punch. It also provides machinery used in structural steel as well as plate processing. The company uses its specialty CNC equipment and partners with industry players to ensure project completion while adhering to market standards.
Real Steel Manufacturing, headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan, USA, is a manufacturer of steel products since 1973. The AWS-certified company offers custom structural fabrications and assemblies in heavy and light production metals, from mild steel and aluminum to titanium and heavy plate materials. The products find application in aerospace, automotive, construction, and machinery industries. It also offers metal processing, aluminum fabrication, machining, assembly, and coating. The company also provides customer services, technical guidance, and product customization.
Louis Industries, founded in 1940 and based in Paynesville, Minnesota, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of sheet metal and fabrications. The company provides multiple products, including 4B cylinder brackets as well as self-tipping dumpsters. The products are important for transportation, storage, construction, laser cutting, and engineering. It also provides spot welding, metal sawing, machining, rolling, and deburring. The company also offers customer services, mainly technical support, maintenance, and product repair services
Worthington Industries Inc., founded in 1955 and headquartered in Worthington, Ohio, is a manufacturer of fiberglass, carbon, and stainless steel tanks. Its offerings span various categories, including steel processing which involves the processing of hot rolled, cold rolled, coated, and galvanized steel products. Additionally, the company offers pressure cylinders for storing and transporting gases and liquids under pressure, engineered cabs for enhanced operator comfort and safety in vehicles, as well as cryogenics solutions for low-temperature storage and transport of cryogenic liquids and gases. The company has earned the John Deere Partner-level Supplier award for 11 consecutive years.
Steel Warehouse Co., Inc., established in 2008 and based in South Bend, Indiana, USA, is a custom manufacturer and service provider specializing in steel processing. The company primarily offers capabilities for processing the surface, flatness, and dimensions of steel materials and workpieces. These are mainly used for producing custom sheets, plates, and slit coils tailored to client projects or build specifications. It also offers cold-rolling capabilities for enhancing steel strength and surface finish. The company chiefly serves clients in the industrial manufacturing and engineering sectors.
H. W. Metal Products, Inc., established in 1979 and based in Tualatin, Oregon, is a steel products manufacturer and steel fabrication service provider. The company offers steel processing services such as plasma burning, laser cutting, metal punching, press brake forming, and welding services, as well as steel fabrication services for the commercial and industrial markets. The company can provide the materials for all kinds of metal processing projects or work with client-supplied materials. Industries catered to range from manufacturing and building construction to automotive, aerospace, and mining.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Steel Manufacturing |
13.4%
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| 2 | Signal Metal Industries, Inc. |
11.3%
|
| 3 | Louis Industries |
9.3%
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| 4 | Worthington Industries Inc. |
9.3%
|
| 5 | H. W. Metal Products, Inc. |
9.3%
|
| 6 | PITTSBURGH STEEL PROCESSING |
8.2%
|
| 7 | Summit Steel Corporation |
8.2%
|
| 8 | Murray Steel Products |
7.2%
|
| 9 | Liberty Steel Processing |
6.2%
|
| 10 | Steel Warehouse Co., Inc. |
6.2%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the steel processing page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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8 | 100.0% |
