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Technical Specifications
Product Overview
Metallurgical Characteristics
WCB is a carbon steel casting grade with a predominantly ferritic-pearlitic microstructure optimized for structural applications. The controlled carbon content and balanced alloying provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio while maintaining superior weldability and formability essential for construction and engineering applications.
Heat Treatment Process
MetalZenith employs controlled normalization at 870-920°C followed by air cooling to achieve optimal microstructural refinement. This process eliminates casting stresses while enhancing mechanical properties and dimensional stability critical for structural integrity.
Manufacturing Excellence
Our advanced casting and rolling processes incorporate real-time quality monitoring and precise temperature control to ensure consistent mechanical properties throughout the material cross-section. MetalZenith's integrated production line delivers superior surface quality and dimensional accuracy for structural applications.
Structural Performance Testing
WCB steel undergoes comprehensive testing including welding procedure qualification, bend testing for formability assessment, fatigue testing under cyclic loading, and accelerated corrosion testing to simulate atmospheric exposure conditions typical in construction environments.
Application Engineering
For building construction, WCB provides excellent load-bearing capacity with superior joint integrity. In bridge engineering, the material's fatigue resistance ensures long-term structural reliability under dynamic loading. For machinery manufacturing, the balanced mechanical properties enable complex forming operations while maintaining structural strength in vehicle chassis and general engineering applications.
🧪 Chemical Composition
| Element | Composition (%) |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.30 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.50 - 0.80 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.60 max |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.035 |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.035 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.50 max |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.50 max |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 0.20 max |
⚙️ Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength (MPa) | ≥ 250 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | 485 - 620 |
| Elongation (%) | ≥ 22 |
| Impact Energy at 0°C (J) | ≥ 20 |
| Hardness (HB) | 143 - 187 |
| Fatigue Strength (MPa) | ≥ 200 |
🔬 Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm3) | 7.85 |
| Melting Point (°C) | 1480 - 1520 |
| Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K) | 51.9 |
| Thermal Expansion (×10??/K) | 11.7 |
| Elastic Modulus (GPa) | 200 |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.27 - 0.30 |
📏 Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Available Forms | Plates, Beams, Channels, Angles, Bars, Castings |
| Thickness Range | 8 - 200mm |
| Width Range | 1200 - 3500mm |
| Length Range | 6000 - 15000mm |
| Standards Compliance | ASTM A216, ASME SA-216, AWS D1.1 |
| Heat Treatment Condition | Normalized or As-Cast |
| Surface Finish | Hot Rolled, Pickled, Shot Blasted |
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Our Advantages in Processing WCB Steel
Advanced Controlled Rolling Technology
MetalZenith employs precision controlled rolling and normalization processes with real-time microstructural monitoring to achieve optimal grain structure and enhanced mechanical properties. Our advanced processing ensures consistent strength and toughness throughout the material cross-section for superior structural performance.
Comprehensive Structural Testing
Our WCB steel undergoes rigorous testing protocols including welding performance evaluation, forming capability assessment, fatigue strength testing, and atmospheric corrosion resistance analysis. This comprehensive testing ensures optimal performance in structural applications with superior joint integrity and long-term durability.
Custom Structural Solutions
MetalZenith provides tailored processing services including precision cutting, forming, heat treatment, and surface preparation specifically designed for structural applications. Our technical support team works closely with engineers to optimize material specifications for specific building and construction requirements.
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