Top Issues Related to Standards for Rating Non-Metallic Inclusions in Steel
Supplying components and products made of steel to users worldwide can require that a single batch be compliant with multiple steel quality standards. This user demand creates significant challenges for suppliers. The standards specify rigorous methods for rating non-metallic inclusions in steel, as the inclusions have a strong influence on quality. Rating the steel quality helps ensure that products and components meet performance and safety specifications. However, because of the large number of international, regional, and organizational standards and the fact that they are constantly evolving, it can be challenging to meet the requirements of multiple steel standards for a single batch of steel or components/products made with steel. To help suppliers rate steel quality so they can more easily maintain compliance with multiple standards, as well as compare results obtained from different standards, the