IntroductionForged steel turns black because the hot metal surface reacts with oxygen during heating and shaping. At forging temperatures, iron at the surface forms dark oxide layers, mainly magnetite and mill scale, instead of staying bright silver.
IntroductionThe four main types of steel are carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and tool steel. That answer is simple, but buyers and engineers usually need a decision framework, not only a definition.
IntroductionNo steel is completely immune to rust in every environment. Because steel contains iron, moisture and oxygen can still create iron oxide when the grade, finish, and protection method are wrong.
IntroductionForged steel is steel shaped under compressive force to improve density, grain structure, strength, and service reliability.
IntroductionWhat does borax do when forging steel? It acts as a flux during forge welding, helping hot steel surfaces stay clean enough to bond under pressure.