Today, let’s take a quiz! Sounds scary, right? I would agree. But hey, it’s just for fun. The answers will all be provided at the bottom and there are only a few questions. Test yourself and see what answers you know and what things you can learn! Let’s get started!

Question Number One

Iron has two valency numbers. What are they?

Question Number Two

By what more familiar name is Iron Pyrites know?

Question Number Three

Which element is it essential to add to iron to make any kind of steel?

Question Number Four

True or False

There are approximately 100 welding processes in use today across all industries.

Answers:

+2 and +3

Fools Gold

Carbon

True

Did you get all of those correct? There are so many things to learn about steel, iron, and the metalworking industry in general. Did you know that in the building construction industry there are only a few of the 100 welding processes commonly used? SMAW, FCAW, SAW, GMAW, ESW/EGW are those few. That leaves quite a few more to learn for a wide variety of other industries. The knowledge is expansive for this industry and can be very interesting when you consider that steel is used in so many ways that affect our everyday life. To even become a steelworker you typically need to take on an apprenticeship lasting three to four years. This requires 144 hours of technical training and 2,000 hours of experience on the job. But in doing this you will learn things such as how to construct metal frameworks and how to handle, cut, and measure rebar. This is for structural work, alone. If you’ve ever been interested in a career in these fields, they are not simple but well worth the effort. Get started on those hours now, though! And of course, if you are an at-home steel hobbyist, or run a larger operation, remember to always keep the best tools on hand for your projects. Visit our website to learn about our state-of-the-art bandsaws and find all the tools you need to get your jobs done right the first time!

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