Glossary - T

  • Tempering +F
    Tempered steel – material subjected to a tempering process to obtain better plasticity.
  • Tensile strength
    The maximum stress that a sheet of metal can withstand before breaking.
  • Tensile test
    This is the basic method of testing the strength of materials construction. This method involves...
  • Tension
    The internal force per unit area that arises as a result of an external load (i.e. tension,...
  • The use of hot-rolled sheets
    Hot-rolled sheets are used wherever a large amount of thick, durable steel is needed, which can...
  • The use of structural steel
    Steel is one of the most commonly used construction materials. It has a very wide range of...
  • Thermal brittleness (temperature)
    Temper embrittlement refers to the reduction in the compressive strength of alloy steels as a...
  • Thermal conductivity
    Thermal conductivity (specific), thermal conductivity (specific), thermal conductivity...
  • Thermal cutting
    This is a technique that allows us to cut steel, which involves local oxidation or melting of a...
  • TIG welding
    TIG welding (Tungsten Inert Gas) involves generating an electric arc using a non-consumable...
  • Tool steel
    Tool steel is characterized primarily by high hardness, abrasion resistance, and the ability to...
  • Types of hot-rolled sheets
    Hot-rolled sheets in Poland and many other countries are classified in accordance with European...
  • Types of structural steel
    Due to their chemical composition, alloyed and unalloyed steel are distinguished. Unalloyed...
  • Types of tool steel
    Tool steels are divided into: unalloyed tool steels for cold work, alloyed tool steels for cold...