Stainless steels are often discounted as suitable materials for the built environment as they are seen as high-cost materials. They do however, when correctly selected for each application, offer the ability to lightweight structures with no loss of structural integrity. Furthermore, they can offer corrosion prevention in locations where corrosion is often invisible which thereby ensures ongoing structural and/or operational integrity. Stainless steels are a super family of materials which are often not fully understood. Discover why stainless steels, should be part of our routine materials palette, for the built environment.

Learn about carburised steels and the history of this process for surface hardening.

Learn about low and medium carbon steels, and how alloys affect the quenched and tempered steels.

Learn about direct hardening alloy steels, composition, heat treatments, and uses.

Learn about free cutting steel, their microstructure, chemical and other properties, and machinability.

Learn about microalloyed forging steels, their production, processing, and applications.

Learn about Ultra-High Strength Steels, also remelted and maraging steels will be introduced.

Learn about other surface hardening treatments such as the nitriding process and the induction/flame hardening process.

Learn about mechanical components like bearings and springs, and the applications of boron steels in tools.

Discover how steel is used in packaging.

Learn about the steel used for offshore oil platforms.

Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) casing and tubing play a critical role in the drilling and completion of oil and gas wells. "Introduction to Running Pipe in Oil and Gas Wells" will explain how to prepare and install OCTG in oil and gas wells safely, illustrating best practices that contribute to operational reliability and efficiency and minimize environmental impact.