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Because copper is good conductor of HEAT and QUICKLY TRANSFER its heat to the metal at the joint than the steel.

Because copper is good conductor of heat and quickly transfer its heat to the metal at the joint than the steel.

Normalizing is a process to make the steel PART to its NORMAL stage.

The main purposes are:

• To reduce grain SIZE of steel.
• To ACHIEVE desired mechanical properties.
• To REMOVE internal stresses caused by working.

Normalizing is a process to make the steel part to its normal stage.

The main purposes are:

While heating a steel PART, the temperature rises and it changes the STRUCTURE of steel part .The temperature POINT at which the change starts is called lower CRITICAL point and the temperature at which the change ends is called higher critical point.

While heating a steel part, the temperature rises and it changes the structure of steel part .The temperature point at which the change starts is called lower critical point and the temperature at which the change ends is called higher critical point.

FUSIBILITY: It is the PROPERTY of metal due to which a metal becomes fluid when it is heated.

STIFFNESS: It is the property of metal due to which a metal is capable of resisting deflection due to an externally applied LOAD.

Ductility: It is the property of metal due to which a metal can be drawn into the form of wires without rupture.

Fusibility: It is the property of metal due to which a metal becomes fluid when it is heated.

Stiffness: It is the property of metal due to which a metal is capable of resisting deflection due to an externally applied load.

Ductility: It is the property of metal due to which a metal can be drawn into the form of wires without rupture.

TOUGHNESS is the property of metal due to which WITHOUT FRACTURE a metal is able to WITHSTAND bending or TORSION. Mild steel and wrought iron are tough metals.

Toughness is the property of metal due to which without fracture a metal is able to withstand bending or torsion. Mild steel and wrought iron are tough metals.

WROUGHT iron contains less than 0.1% carbon and this is a product of PUDDLING furnace. Cast iron is produced from CUPOLA furnace. It contains 3­3.5% carbon in COMBINED or Free State. Pig iron is an iron carbon alloy contains 3­5% carbon along with impurities LIKE manganese, sulphur and phosphorus. It is a product of blast furnace.

Wrought iron contains less than 0.1% carbon and this is a product of puddling furnace. Cast iron is produced from cupola furnace. It contains 3­3.5% carbon in combined or Free State. Pig iron is an iron carbon alloy contains 3­5% carbon along with impurities like manganese, sulphur and phosphorus. It is a product of blast furnace.

Brass is an alloy of copper and ZINC. Generally brass contains 60% copper and 40% zinc. These are used for making bearings, pump fittings, BUSHES and utensils.

Bronze contains copper and tin. It is comparatively hard, surface WEAR is less, can be molded into any shape like WIRES, sheets, rods etc.

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Generally brass contains 60% copper and 40% zinc. These are used for making bearings, pump fittings, bushes and utensils.

Bronze contains copper and tin. It is comparatively hard, surface wear is less, can be molded into any shape like wires, sheets, rods etc.

• To improve mach inability.
• To obtain desired properties.
• To increase resistance of corrosion.
• To change electrical and MAGNETIC properties.
• To relieve the STRESSES after cold or hot WORKING.
• To refine the GRAIN size.

It is an alloy STEEL which contains mainly 8% NICKEL and 18% CHROMIUM. Stainless steel MAIN applications in measuring and surgical INSTRUMENTS.

It is an alloy steel which contains mainly 8% Nickel and 18% Chromium. Stainless steel main applications in measuring and surgical instruments.

• MACH inability 
• Malleability

Mach inability is the PROPERTY of METAL due to which a metal can easily be cut by cutting tools to obtain good surface FINISH.

E.g.: BRASS, Mild steel

Malleability is the property of the metal on account of which it can be extended in all directions by hammering or rolling.

E.g.: Tin, Lead

Mach inability is the property of metal due to which a metal can easily be cut by cutting tools to obtain good surface finish.

E.g.: Brass, Mild steel

Malleability is the property of the metal on account of which it can be extended in all directions by hammering or rolling.

E.g.: Tin, Lead

The FOLLOWING heat TREATMENT processes are generally USED in manufacturing:

• HARDENING
• Tempering
• Annealing
• Normalizing
• Case hardening

The following heat treatment processes are generally used in manufacturing:

Because it requires very high COOLING RATE which is only POSSIBLE for its outer SURFACE.

Because it requires very high cooling rate which is only possible for its outer surface.

CARBON steel is the combination of iron and carbon. It is easily rusted and malleable. It can be easily MACHINED and magnetic. Alloy steel is the combination of iron, carbon and other ALLOYING elements. It is rust PROOF and HARDER and tougher. It is hard for machining and non magnetic.

Carbon steel is the combination of iron and carbon. It is easily rusted and malleable. It can be easily machined and magnetic. Alloy steel is the combination of iron, carbon and other alloying elements. It is rust proof and harder and tougher. It is hard for machining and non magnetic.

Because it RESIST the heat on the cutting EDGE of TOOL and it smoothly WORK in high speed.

Because it resist the heat on the cutting edge of tool and it smoothly work in high speed.

• GUN metal is an ALLOY of 88% copper, 10% tin and 2% zinc. It is generally used for casting boiler fittings, bearings, bushes etc.
• German silver is an alloy of copper, nickel, tin and led. It is used for MAKING utensils and resistances in electrical work.
• Duralumin is the aluminium alloy contains 3.5­4.5% copper,0.4­0.7% magnesium,0.4­0.7% manganese and REMAINING aluminium .Mainly used for making bars, tubes, rivets, sheets ,forgings and stampings.

The process for softening the steel part is CALLED Annealing. Generally it is done for the FOLLOWING purposes,

• To soften the steel for MACHINING.
• To refine the grain size in the steel.
• To increase ductility in the steel.
• To relieve internal stresses.
• To CHANGE electrical and mechanical properties.

The process for softening the steel part is called Annealing. Generally it is done for the following purposes,

Hematite, MAGNETITE, Limonite, Siderite and IRON pyrite are the MAIN iron ORES.

Hematite, Magnetite, Limonite, Siderite and Iron pyrite are the main iron ores.

By SPARK: When a metal is held against grinding wheel it gives sparks. Cast iron gives THICK and short sparks. Mild steel gives medium and dense sparks and HIGH carbon steel gives long and dense sparks. 

By hammering: When a blow of hammer is given with these metals there will be a deep spot on mild steel, LESS deep spot on high carbon steel and cast iron MAY break.

By spark: When a metal is held against grinding wheel it gives sparks. Cast iron gives thick and short sparks. Mild steel gives medium and dense sparks and High carbon steel gives long and dense sparks. 

By hammering: When a blow of hammer is given with these metals there will be a deep spot on mild steel, less deep spot on high carbon steel and cast iron may break.

If carbon CONTENT is higher the degree of HARDNESS is more and the MELTING point is lower, If carbon PERCENTAGE is lower it is EASY to forgive and forge welding.

If carbon content is higher the degree of hardness is more and the melting point is lower, If carbon percentage is lower it is easy to forgive and forge welding.

For easy MACHINING and SAVING the CUTTING EDGE of the TOOL.

For easy machining and saving the cutting edge of the tool.

High speed steel is an alloy of 18% TUNGSTEN, 4% chromium,1% vanadium,4%cobalt and 0.7% carbon. This is GENERALLY used for making machine tools like LATHE, PLANER, shaper, taps, drills and milling cutters.

High speed steel is an alloy of 18% tungsten, 4% chromium,1% vanadium,4%cobalt and 0.7% carbon. This is generally used for making machine tools like lathe, planer, shaper, taps, drills and milling cutters.

It is the property of metal due to which a metal BECOMES LIQUID when it is heated.

It is the property of metal due to which a metal becomes liquid when it is heated.

HEAT TREATMENT is an OPERATION involving heating and cooling of metals to CHANGE its PROPERTIES.

Heat treatment is an operation involving heating and cooling of metals to change its properties.

Bright STEEL contains 0.05 to 0.45% carbons and up to 0.2%lead.It is used for MAKING set screws, bolts, pins which WITHSTAND HIGH LOADS at longer time.

Bright steel contains 0.05 to 0.45% carbons and up to 0.2%lead.It is used for making set screws, bolts, pins which withstand high loads at longer time.

Because it has more COMPRESSIVE strength and negligible SHRINKAGE. It can easily cast into any INTEGRAL shape, WEAR resistant and can absorb vibrations.

Because it has more compressive strength and negligible shrinkage. It can easily cast into any integral shape, wear resistant and can absorb vibrations.

It is the PROPERTY of METAL due to which a metal can be drawn into the form of WIRES WITHOUT RUPTURE.

It is the property of metal due to which a metal can be drawn into the form of wires without rupture.

HARDENED STEEL have CONTAINS FINE GRAINS.

Hardened steel have contains fine grains.

PROCESS of EXTRACTION of IRON is CALLED SMELTING.

Process of extraction of iron is called Smelting.

Babbitt metal is a TIN base white metal which contains 88% tin, 8% ANTIMONY and 4% COPPER .This is mainly used as a BEARING metal.

Babbitt metal is a tin base white metal which contains 88% tin, 8% antimony and 4% copper .This is mainly used as a bearing metal.

It is a process of MAKING OUTER surfaces harder of the steel part. GENERALLY it is done for the following purposes,

• To make outer surface harder.
• To BRING the COST cheaper.
• To utilize low carbon steel.

It is a process of making outer surfaces harder of the steel part. Generally it is done for the following purposes,

It is the property of METAL due to which a metal is capable of resisting DEFLECTION due to an externally APPLIED load.

It is the property of metal due to which a metal is capable of resisting deflection due to an externally applied load.

1. Babbit metal 
2. Bright steel 
3. High speed steel

• Babbit metal is a tin base white metal which contains 88% tin, 8% antimony and 4% COPPER .This is mainly used as a bearing metal.
• Bright steel contains 0.05 to 0.45% carbons and up to 0.2%lead.It is used for making set screws, bolts, PINS which withstand high loads at longer TIME.
• High speed steel is an alloy of 18% tungsten, 4% chromium,1% vanadium,4%cobalt and 0.7% carbon. This is generally used for making machine tools like lathe, planer, shaper, taps , drills and milling CUTTERS.

Machinability is the property of metal DUE to which a metal can EASILY be cut by CUTTING tools to obtain good SURFACE finish.

E.g.: Brass, Mild steel

Machinability is the property of metal due to which a metal can easily be cut by cutting tools to obtain good surface finish.

E.g.: Brass, Mild steel

Malleability is the PROPERTY of the metal on account of which it can be extended in all DIRECTIONS by HAMMERING or ROLLING. E.g.: Tin, Lead

Malleability is the property of the metal on account of which it can be extended in all directions by hammering or rolling. E.g.: Tin, Lead

It is the property of the metal which MAKES a metal capable to RESIST surface penetration by other metals. HARD metals are High CARBON steel and High speed steel.

It is the property of the metal which makes a metal capable to resist surface penetration by other metals. Hard metals are High carbon steel and High speed steel.

To AVOID CRACKS on the PART.

To avoid cracks on the part.

ACCORDING to CARBON percentage:

• Low carbon steel: LESS than 0.25% carbon
• MEDIUM carbon steel: 0.25%­0.7% carbon
• HIGH carbon steel: 0.7%­1.5% carbon

According to percentage of alloying elements:

• Low alloy steel: Alloying element less than 8%
• High alloy steel: Alloying element more than 8%

According to carbon percentage:

According to percentage of alloying elements:

Specific Gravity: It is the ratio of the MASS of 1 CUBIC cm. of a substance to the mass of the same capacity of water.
Tenacity: It is the property of metal DUE to which a metal becomes strong enough to RESIST the pulling FORCE.

Specific Gravity: It is the ratio of the mass of 1 cubic cm. of a substance to the mass of the same capacity of water.
Tenacity: It is the property of metal due to which a metal becomes strong enough to resist the pulling force.

We are a growing COMPANY that prides ourselves on offering leadership opportunities for those who show potential and initiative. We have PLANT managers who BEGAN on our production LINE, and we're sure we will again.

We are a growing company that prides ourselves on offering leadership opportunities for those who show potential and initiative. We have plant managers who began on our production line, and we're sure we will again.

Despite the use of certain CHEMICALS and molten zinc, once properly TRAINED, working here is very safe. We use SAFETY committees, safety incentive programs and outside consultants like Marsh & McLennan. We WORK collaboratively with various state and federal volunteer programs to ensure that we are on top of best safety practices.

Despite the use of certain chemicals and molten zinc, once properly trained, working here is very safe. We use safety committees, safety incentive programs and outside consultants like Marsh & McLennan. We work collaboratively with various state and federal volunteer programs to ensure that we are on top of best safety practices.

Our corporate OFFICE mailing ADDRESS is:

• Crossroads GALVANIZING
• PO BOX 98
• GLASGOW, MO 65254

Our corporate office mailing address is:

Yes, we have a SHIPPING and receiving yard where trailers are ABLE to be parked. Contact or CALL US for more information.

Yes, we have a shipping and receiving yard where trailers are able to be parked. Contact or call us for more information.

We are the PREMIER producer of hot-dip galvanizing and ALSO offer SEVERAL other galvanizing SERVICES such as SPIN galvanizing. View more products we offer.

We are the premier producer of hot-dip galvanizing and also offer several other galvanizing services such as spin galvanizing. View more products we offer.

No. That is ACTUALLY STEAM that is being RELEASED into the AIR, not SMOKE.

No. That is actually steam that is being released into the air, not smoke.

The primary issues revolve around the size of the members and proper draining. Please give US a call to DISCUSS your UNIQUE project so we can ensure we are all on the same PAGE.

The primary issues revolve around the size of the members and proper draining. Please give us a call to discuss your unique project so we can ensure we are all on the same page.

We at Crossroads are happy to CERTIFY to any KNOWN industry specification. The most common of which include ASTM A123, A253 (F2329). Additionally we are on several states' approved supplier LIST. For those we are not currently included on, we have no problem going through the exercise of doing so to ensure that we can provide a total galvanizing SOLUTION to each of our customers.

We at Crossroads are happy to certify to any known industry specification. The most common of which include ASTM A123, A253 (F2329). Additionally we are on several states' approved supplier list. For those we are not currently included on, we have no problem going through the exercise of doing so to ensure that we can provide a total galvanizing solution to each of our customers.

We use some acids and bases to clean the material prior to galvanizing it. We PRIDE ourselves on our ENVIRONMENTAL record and RECYCLE all of our chemicals and RINSE waters to the fullest extent possible.

We use some acids and bases to clean the material prior to galvanizing it. We pride ourselves on our environmental record and recycle all of our chemicals and rinse waters to the fullest extent possible.

Our large kettle size is 33 FT x 6 ft x 13.5 ft deep and our SMALLER kettle is 25 ft x 6 ft x 13.5 ft deep.

Our large kettle size is 33 ft x 6 ft x 13.5 ft deep and our smaller kettle is 25 ft x 6 ft x 13.5 ft deep.