How STEEL is Made - From Dirt to Molten Metal

Steel has long been a vital building block of civilization, providing strength and durability to structures and tools for thousands of years. This fundamental metal alloy has become integral to modern infrastructure and technology, with ancient forging methods still prized for their ability to produce steel of unparalleled quality and resilience.

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Join us on an illuminating journey into the realm of steel production. In this video series, we delve into the fascinating process of steel's transformation from raw iron ore to versatile construction material. We’ll explore time-honored techniques still used in remote foundries as well as the advanced technology powering modern steel manufacturing.

Each episode offers captivating insight into the unique processes that convert ordinary natural resources into essentials that form the backbone of the modern world. From the art of traditional iron smelting to the mechanics of immense integrated steelworks, we reveal the ingenuity and effort required to create the sturdy metal compounds used in almost everything that surrounds us.

For engineers, builders, and those curious about the ordinary objects that shape our lives, our channel provides an engaging combination of educational and entertaining content about the materials you rely on daily but seldom contemplate.

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[wkjeeping]

The steel plant I worked at used scrap steel in place of the coke coal. It was easier to control the content in the furnace

[processarea]

Turning dirt into steel feels like modern alchemy—who else thinks this process is just as cool as the swords and skyscrapers it creates? ⚙🔥

[thomasachlios]

the mouse click sound, is unnecessary and hit

[tycrabs]

Dude I cannot handle the mouse clicking. I genuinely want to watch this video but had to bow out.

[John.]

This guys voice is on everthing Im watching lately

[x]

I had the opportunity to work in a steel mill for a couple years. I loved working there. It was dangerous and very very hot but, it was great.

[zeroonexxxxxxx]

Finally the talk on steel and metallurgy:

1. There is only one way to go about steel plants going forward.

2. Main furnace and adjoining many smaller, micro-mini furnaces.

3. Today that is not the case but that is a mistake.

4. We know what happens in the main furnace. Let me explain what it is that the smaller kilns/furnaces will do.

5. Steel is of many types. Expensive and inexpensive.

6. Steel used in a lamp post is cheap compared to that used in the gear box. Steel is even more expensive when it is used in the locking system of superfast trains compartments.

7. The difference in these is the steel's composition. This is a serious metallurgical matter.

8. The point of small kilns is to immediately aid in this metallurgical process instead of incurring further business costs in a different location (sometimes in another part of the country/world).

9. If you are unable to see the benefits of this, then there is something wrong with you.

Final comment: The small furnaces are decided made small because you need small quantities of very expensive steel coming into the market. For example you need more drain covers that superfast locking systems.

[Kraken]

Working a steel factory must be a great brotherhood.

[MC_Blue_Bed]

Good video for learning about how the world works and how some people progressed. Its awsome to think that from nothing, literally from the ground up, we create things like cars. thanks for the video,

[irus]

Steel was most certanly not the backbone of civilizations for over 4000 years. The stuff discussed in this video all comes from the early 1900s.

[robertvazquez]

I just took a blacksmithing class for the first time recently and I was curious as to how steel is made and wow this video was awesome and it’s amazing to see how modern technology has made it even better and so cool to see the process!

[DracoSteel]

As an engineer, I find this topic super exciting! Eager to see the ingenuity behind steelmaking.

[robertzeurunkl]

Dang, that is probably the most violent and brutal form of production known to man.

[Onserio.]

Great video & well written. Would love if you did an in depth video on EAF. Also what do you think of Tata closing down their plant in Britain?

[Thorvald]

I love the mouse clicking! More of it please!

[warrencorcoran]

Great, well produced video! very informative.

[jeremychriest]

you need one iron ore and 2 coal then find a furnace to smelt them into steel bar

[CarlosGonga-gt]

Thank you very much for your explanation ! 👍

[jackflash]

GREEN? The staggering amount of ENERGY required for this is.. incredible. HEAT needed... where does it come from, and where does it go afterwards? PS- yes, I think America should rebuild its' steel industry here.

[RupeshKumar-bdtk]

can we generate power during cooling process by sending steam(produced during cooling by water) in one path? or can we cool the iron/steel by air like nitrogen quenching? is temperature not enough or some other reason?