India’s power industry is entering a period of tight supply and growing uncertainty. The nation continues to grapple with a deepening shortage of Cold Rolled Grain Oriented (CRGO) steel. This critical transformer steel serves power distribution, electrical motors, and renewable energy infrastructure. CRGO delivers low core loss and high magnetic permeability by design. As a […]
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Domestic Steel Market Briefing Shougang Jingtang Completes Trial of 0.7mm Ultra-Thick Tinplate Shougang Jingtang’s Tinplate Business Unit has reached a new technical milestone. Its No.2 production line has successfully trial-produced a 0.7mm ultra-thick tinplate coil. In fact, the product met quality control standards in full, covering both surface finish and mechanical performance. This marks the
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In recent years, electric powertrain systems and intelligent vehicle technologies have developed rapidly. As a result, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles Hidden Cracking: Product design requires stricter control of corner radii and draw depths compared with steel. Engineers typically limit aluminum thinning rates to ≤14%, versus 20% for steel. Springback Control: Engineers commonly
China’s Steel Export Volume Maintains Growth Momentum China delivered another solid month of steel exports in November, with outbound shipments reaching 9.98 million tonnes, up 7.6% year-on-year. The continued increase reflects resilient overseas demand and improved competitiveness in Chinese steel pricing. If this trend persists, China could maintain a strong presence in international steel markets
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Automotive aluminum sheet materials have become the default lightweighting solution for modern car bodies. Aluminum is roughly one-third as dense as steel. As a result, replacing steel with aluminum alloys can cut component weight by about half. That saving translates directly into lower fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. This guide covers five areas. First, it
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Abstract ObjectiveTo address problems such as tearing, wrinkling, and non-uniform deformation that may occur during the cold stamping forming process of the automotive hood outer panel, AutoForm software was used to optimize the process parameters. MethodsAn aluminum alloy sheet with a thickness of 0.95 mm was used as the raw material. A three-dimensional model of
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Baosteel Adjusts January HRC Pricing as Cost Pressure Builds Baosteel has announced a price adjustment for its January 2026 hot-rolled coil orders. The move follows months of steady pricing. As costs continue to rise, particularly for raw materials, mills are now responding to improving spot-market sentiment and tighter margins. Aluminum Surges Past the USD 3,000/t
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With the widespread adoption of all-aluminum new energy vehicles (NEVs), vehicle value and safety performance have been significantly improved, driving steadily rising demand for aluminum. This article reviews the current application status and development trends of aluminum alloys in the automotive sector. Application of Aluminum Automotive Sheets in NEVs From January to November 2021, China’s
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Transformer cores operate under extreme magnetic and mechanical conditions. While CRGO grade selection is important, the real differentiator in daily operation often lies in edge precision and burr consistency. At MOOPEC, slitting accuracy and edge finishing are treated as core manufacturing parameters rather than secondary details. Where burrs originate During slitting and punching, microscopic metal
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Tesla’s Shanghai factory is a model for electric vehicle manufacturing, and one of the keys to its success is the extensive use of innovative steel in production. These materials not only improve the performance of the car, but also promote the development of the electric vehicle market. The Application of Innovative Steel in Tesla’s Shanghai
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