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Why Mild Steel IS 2062 Gr. A is Extensively Used in Fabrication of Construction Machinery? Explore It's Presence Here There and Everywhere!!

Abstract:
Mild steel is a type of steel with a maximum carbon content of 0.3 percent. It is simple to shape into the required shape or product since it is malleable and ductile. It cannot be hardened using the conventional hardening process since it is not as hard as other kinds of steel.

One of the most popular kinds of steel is mild steel. Iron, carbon, and other minor elements make form the alloy in which it is contained. Although the amount of carbon in mild steel can change, it is typically less than 0.25 percent. Mild Steel Plates have a low carbon content as well as trace levels of silicon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur.

The strength of mild steel is its main advantage. Mild steel is sturdy enough to be employed in the production of a wide range of goods, including building supplies and agricultural equipment. This kind of steel is also exceedingly malleable and ductile, which makes it perfect for use in the construction of tanks, boilers, and other vessels.

Keywords:

Mild Steel, Carbon, Manganese, Silicon, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Tanks, Vessels, Excavator 

Learning Outcomes:

After undergoing this article you will be able to understand the following

1. What's IS 2062 Gr. A Mild Steel 

2. Why Mild Steel is used so extensively in construction Machinery?

3. What's mechanical properties of IS 2062 Gr. A

4. What's chemical composition of IS 2062 Gr. A

5. What's the industrial Applications of IS 2062 Gr. A

6. Permissible rolling tolerances in the Mild Steel plates.

7. How quality of mild steel is assured?

8. Products of Mild Steel
9. Equivalent Mild Steel specifications of top countries 
10. Advantages of Mild Steel
11. Disadvantages of Mild Steel
12.  Conclusions
13.  FAQs
References 


1. What's IS 2062 Gr. A Mild Steel 

MILD STEEL IS 2062 GR. A PLATES : An Introduction 

The Mild Steel IS 2062 GR A Plates product is utilized in a wide range of sectors, including the chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, marine, pulp and paper, offshore structure, an oil drilling company, etc. It is frequently used in the production of food, gas, chemical processes, seawater applications, construction, aerospace, and other fields. It is also used in the manufacture of ships, boilers, hospitals, chemical equipment, fertilizers, and other products. Because Mild Steel IS 2062 GR A Plates have exceptional qualities, including superior workability, machinability, durability, reliability, ease of fabrication, formability, Weldability, high work performance, dimensional precision, good surface structure, and many more, it is used extensively.

2. Why Mild Steel is used so extensively in construction Machinery?
Mild steel has a high tensile strength, making it ideal for building frames in construction projects. It satisfies seismic and wind standards, is impervious to worms and insects, and is corrosion-resistant and fire-resistant, making it ideal for use in construction.
Mild steel can be joined easily, and it can support heavy weights. As required in building construction, mild steel is not easily susceptible to damage.

3. What's mechanical properties of IS 2062 Gr. A
IS2062 Mechanical Properties:
Element
 
Tensile
StrengthMin,
Mpa
 
Yield
Stress
(<20mm)
 
Yield
Stress
(20 – 40mm)
 
Yield
Stress
(<40mm)
 
%Elongation a gauge length 5.65 sq.So
 
Bend Test
(min)
 
Carbon steel IS2062
 
410
 
250
 
240
 
230
 
23 min
 
3t* (*t is 3 times thickness)
 
4. What's chemical composition of IS 2062 Gr. A
The chemical composition of IS2062 steel:
Element
 
C
 
Si
 
Mn
 
P
 
S
 
N
 
Content (%)
 
0.23 Max
 
0.40 Max
 
1.50
 
0.045 Max
 
0.045 Max
 
0.012 Max
5. What's the industrial Applications of IS 2062 Gr. A
Mild Steel IS 2062 GR A PLATES are used in many industries like the chemical industry, petrochemical industry, oil and gas industry, marine industry, pulp, paper industry, offshore structure, an oil drilling company, etc.

They are use in constructing pipelines, storage tanks, & other oil and gas equipment. The high strength and corrosion resistance of IS 2062 E250 BR plates make them ideal for applications expose to harsh chemicals and high temperatures. They are also used in power generation equipment such as boilers and turbines.

6. Permissible rolling tolerances in the Mild Steel plates.
For steel type L a maximum of 1% and for steel type H a maximum of 1.5% of the distance between points of contact on the plate between 300 and 1000mm but not exceeding the values in the above table. Tighter tolerances for steel type L can be agreed at the time of enquiry and order.
Tolerances on Black Mild Steel Angle
Section Thickness mmTolerance mm
Up to and including 5mm+ / - 0.5mm
Greater than 5 up to and including 10mm+ / - 0.7mm
Greater than 10 up to and including 15mm+ / - 1.00mm
Greater than 15mm+ / - 1.20mm

7. How quality of mild steel is assured?

Mild steel is a type of carbon steel with a low amount of carbon, thus the terms low-carbon steel and mild steel are generally used interchangeably. Carbon steels are metals that contain a small percentage of carbon (max 2.1%) which enhances the properties of pure iron. The carbon content varies depending on the requirements for the steel. Low-carbon steels contain carbon in the range of 0.05 to 0.25%.

The quality of mild steel is assured by

  1. Visual Inspection. This is a simple yet effective way to identify any signs of rust, cracks, or deformities in the bars. 
  2. Bend Test. 
  3. Chemical Composition Analysis. 
  4. Tensile Strength Test. 
  5. Ultrasonic Testing. 
  6. Corrosion Testing.
8. Products of Mild Steel
Machinery
The products of Mild Steel are numerous. The typical products include

Fencing

Pipelines

Cookware

Wire

Car

Construction

Furniture

Mild Steel Angle

Mild steel used for pipeline

Nail

Steel frames


9. Equivalent Mild Steel specifications of top countries
IS2062 Equivalent grades:
EN10025(93)
 
EN10025(90)
 
DIN 17100
 
NFA 35-501
 
BS4360
 
JIS3101
 
S275J0
 
Fe 430C
 
St 44-3U
 
E28-3
 
43 C
 
 
10. Advantages of Mild Steel

Benefits of Mild Steel
  • Affordability. Mild steel, also known as low carbon steel due to its low carbon content (typically 0.05% to 0.25%), is more cost-effective than many other materials. 
  • Versatility. 
  • Durability and Strength. 
  • Easy to Weld. 
  • Recyclability. 
  • Availability. 
  • Excellent Conductivity.
11. Disadvantages of Mild Steel
Disadvantages of Mild Steel
  • Compared to other forms of steel, mild steel is less robust.
  • It is less resilient.
  • It has lower corrosion resistance.
  • Other varieties of steel are easier to weld than mild steel, which is more difficult.
  • Mild steel is less heat resistant.
12.  Conclusions
Mild steel or low-carbon steel has a carbon content that’s less than 0.25. Due to its properties, mild steel is widely used in almost every industry. The common method to make mild steel prototypes or low-volume production-grade parts is by CNC machining. For larger volumes, metal injection molding is a more feasible way.

13.  FAQs

Q. How Is Mild Steel Made?

Ans.: 

The manufacturing processes of mild steel (low-carbon steels) resemble that of other carbon steels. These processes have been changing over time and are currently are more efficient and cheaper than before. In modern manufacturing processes, three major steps are involved in producing mild steel out of pure iron or iron ore.

1. Primary steelmaking

In this process,  iron is mixed with coal and lime and heated in a blast furnace.  Modern primary steelmaking uses modern furnaces such as Basic Oxygen Furnace or Electric Arc Furnace. The latter is generally used by manufacturers in developed countries, and steel parts that come out of the Electric Arc Furnace are of high quality.

2. Secondary steelmaking

The purpose of secondary steelmaking is to mainly reduce the carbon (less carbon) contents to the desired extent and add other alloying elements to improve the properties of the steel. This step is mainly controlling and monitoring the heat treatments and cooling of the furnace.

3. Casting and primary forming

As soon as the steel in the furnace reaches the specific carbon content and mechanical properties are enhanced to a certain degree, the steel is to be poured into a mold, which is called casting and some say cast iron which is not right. . During this process, the liquid form of steel will be cured and formed into various geometries. These crystal structures cast steel will subsequently be cut into smaller shapes of parts.

The casted steel has plenty of defects and imperfections. A primary forming process called hot-rolling is applied. After hot-rolling, the steel gains more strength, ductility, weldability, etc.

4. Secondary forming

Generally speaking, there is a secondary forming process such as CNC-machining, cold-rolling, powder-coating, case-hardening, or electroplating to further improve the mechanical and chemical properties or aesthetics of the mild steel parts. At these processes, a metallic coating, such as a zinc coating or any other type of carbon steel, is properly applied.

Q. What's the sizes of mild steel plates

Ans.:

Plates of 8 to 50 mm. thickness and upto 3000 mm. width in following grades can be supplied with 'CE' marking, “ U” marking and TUV certification; EN 10025 JR G2, S275 JR, S355 JR, S 355 J2G3 and S355 JO +AD 2000 W1 can be supplied upto 8 to 40 mm.

Q. What's MS Plate Specification ?
Ans.:

Thickness : 5mm-150mm
Width : 1000mm-4500mm
Length : 3000mm-18000mm
Process : Hot-Rolled (HR)

References 
1.  SAIL
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Structurals

2. Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore
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Engineering Handbook

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Steel Metallurgy: Properties, Specifications and Applications

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