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One of the great things about the ongoing research, development and progression in the field of steel is that we are increasingly able to define and control the properties of the metal, allowing us to...
One of our heroes at West Yorkshire Steel is the often-mentioned Harry Brearley, as he created the first version of Stainless Steel (or as he knew it, rustless steel), which we now know as a...
When you're dealing with a large and relatively dense material like steel, some tools are just perfect for the job, others do it easier and some are designed to greatly increase your efficiency and reduce...
Although it has been used 'for best' and special occasions for centuries, a recent series of experiments has shown that silver might actually be quite a poor choice for cutlery and has been more for...
One of the great things about metallurgy is that it's an exceptionally diverse field. And as it's such a rich and diverse area, there are thousands and thousands of variations in steel alone, based on...
There's been a discussion going around the office for weeks now, since Phil Mickelson landed in the bunker in the opening round of the Texas Open. From the sand trap, he took a trusty 8-iron...
Few would deny the North of England played a huge part in Britain’s industrialisation. However, Yorkshire has been home to some of the most exciting developments seen in metallurgy, from Brearley’s invention of stainless steel,...
There has always been a distinct sense of pride that emanates from Scotland in everything from food to scientific advancement. Scotland can lay claim to have invented huge numbers of things, such as pneumatic tyres,...
It's a common theme throughout our blog section that the world of steel is on a constant journey of discovery, invention, collaboration and synthesis; always taking inspiration from where it's available to go forward and...
There has been a fundamental shift in the last thirty years in how we use the resources that we have available. In order to protect the fuels, minerals and ores that are left, we've been...
