Surface functionalisation
Functioning of steel surface
The surface offers the mechanical behaviour of steel.
- It is the surface that people see, touch and smell.
- Many non-structural functions of steel (for instance strength) can be said to be given by its surface.
Various functions to steel surfaces for customers
- Special role in the steel manufacturing process for the customer
- Basis for surface preparation for the end use of parts
- Carriers of what we see, feel and touch
- Making steel parts durable and easily recyclable at the end of their life
Generated within the following manufacturing processes
- Hot rolling
- Cold rolling
- Metallic coating
- Organic coating