Bet You Didn’t Know
Our President Kelly Preston appeared on Mid Michigan local radio shows to give a little public service announcement about Capital Steel & Wire. You can listen to it here.
read More2016 CAMC Workforce Professional of the Year Award
Our very own Jill Roragen was presented with the 2016 CAMC Workforce Professional of the Year Award at the annual CAMC dinner this past Thursday. We are very proud and lucky to have her as a part of our team! Pictured Above: Kelly Preston (Left) Jill Roragen (Right) Pictured Above: Fred Render (Left) […]
read MoreManufacturing Day at Capital Steel & Wire
Capital Steel & Wire proudly hosted Manufacturing day at our Mason facility. Our very own Fred Render was interviewed by WKAR, you can listen to the interview by clicking here.
read MoreCapital Steel & Wire Proudly Sponsors
At Capital Steel & Wire we like to get involved in our local community and help put on special events. Captial Steel & Wire proudly sponsors: Ele’s Race Dewitt Classic Car Cruise In Dewitt Santa Race Dewitt Public High School Sports Along with sponsorships Captial Steel & Wire also does volunteer work for the Dewitt […]
read MoreAcuity Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award
Capital Steel & Wire, Inc. recently earned a safety award from Acuity Mutual Insurance Company for “outstanding long-term safety achievements”. Safety Manager Pete McClure (center), the Director of Manufacturing Fred Render (left), along with all the Mason plant employees were on hand during the award presentation. The award was presented by Rodd Hess (right) who […]
read More1070 vs 1095 Steel
Both 1070 and 1095 are excellent grades of steel. However both have similar chemical and mechanical properties and purchasers often don’t understand the small but significant differences of 1070 and 1095 steel. Below are chemical and mechanical property differences of 1070 and 1095 as well as common applications for both steel grades. Chemical Properties 1070 […]
read More1045 vs 4140 Steel Comparison: Chemical & Mechanical Properties
As two popular steel grades, our team of steel experts at Capital Steel receives many questions regarding the properties of 1045 steel and 4140 steel. Each grade has distinct chemical and mechanical characteristics, which make it valuable for different applications. Let’s dive into the key differences, so you can better understand which steel grade may […]
read MoreBar Tolerances for Hot Rolled Alloy Bars
Below is a chart for reference on hot rolled bar tolerances. Specified Sizes (Rounds or Squares) Over Under Out-of-Round or Square Machining Allowance – Minimum Stock Removal* To 5/16″ included 0.005″ 0.005″ 0.008″ 0.016″ Over 5/16″ to 7/16″ included 0.006″ 0.006″ 0.009“ 0.016″ Over 7/16 to 5/8″ included 0.007″ 0.007″ 0.010“ 0.016″ Over 5/8″ to […]
read More4340 vs 4130 Alloy Steel: Chemical & Mechanical Properties
4340 steel and 4130 steel are both popular alloy steel grades with some distinct differences despite their similarities. Our team of steel experts broke down the key takeaways from a comparison of the two steel grades to help you understand which may be best for your project and its needs. 4130 Alloy Steel Overview 4130 […]
read More1040 vs 1045 Steel Comparison
Both 1040 and 1045 steels are popular at Capital Steel & Wire, and both have different chemical and mechanical characteristics. These also help determine different applications for both grades of steel. Chemical Makeup To see differences in chemical characteristics of 1040 and 1045 it is best to do a side by side comparrison. 1040 […]
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