Steel billet is a semi-finished product that is used as a raw material for further processing into various products. Billet material is commonly used to manufacture structural components such as bars, rods, and other steel components. The quality and composition of the steel billet can significantly impact the properties of the final products, making them fundamental in industries like construction, automotive, and the manufacturing industry. Keep reading for more on what is billet metal. 

What products are manufactured from billet?

Steel billet is versatile and can be processed into a wide range of products, including:

1. Bars and Rods: Used in construction, manufacturing, and reinforcement.
2. Sections: Such as beams and angles for structural applications.
3. Forgings: Components like gears, shafts, and brackets made through forging processes.
4. Pipes and Tubes: Often produced via extrusion or rolling for various industries.
5. Plates and Sheets: Used in a variety of applications, from automotive to construction.
6. Wires: Steel wire products for construction, cables, and various industrial uses.
7. Automotive Components: Parts like axles, frames, and suspension components.
8. Machinery Parts: Including housings, frames, and other structural elements.

What are some properties of billet?

Dimensions

• Shape: Typically rectangular or square, but can also be round.
• Sizes: Common dimensions range from 100 mm x 100 mm to 150 mm x 150 mm for squares and up to 300 mm in diameter for rounds. Lengths usually range from 6 to 12 meters.

Properties

• Mechanical Strength: Billets have high tensile strength, making them suitable for structural applications.
• Ductility: They can be further processed without breaking, allowing for shaping into various products.
• Surface Quality: Can vary, with some billets requiring surface treatment or cleaning for specific applications.

Applications

• Used as raw materials for manufacturing bars, rods, forgings, and more.
• Essential in construction, automotive, aerospace, and machinery industries.

Mid-Continent Steel and Wire billet manufacturing

The quality of the billet makes a significant difference in the result of your product. Mid-Continent Steel and Wire provides semi-finished casting billet used to obtain steel long products such as Rebar, Wire Rod, Bars & Beams, and more.