High-Strength Steel
G.E. Mathis Company is an industry-leading provider of close tolerance metal fabricated components. We utilize a wide range of materials in our operations to suit different customer needs. Our use of high-strength steels enables us to create parts and products that withstand use in some of the harshest industrial applications and environments.
High-strength steels are manufactured in a manner that enhances their physical and mechanical properties (e.g., strength, durability, fatigue resistance, etc.). These qualities make them ideal for use in highly demanding industries. Our latest eBook provides an overview of high-strength steel materials, discussing their advantages over traditional metal and their typical industrial applications.
Benefits of High-Strength Steel
Compared to conventional steel, high-strength steels offer a number of advantages. For example, they can make your products:
- Lighter and thinner
- Stronger
- Safer
- More competitive
Applications of High-Strength Steel
These clear advantages make high-strength steels a popular choice for many industrial projects. Typical industries that utilize them include:
- Agriculture
- Construction / Cranes
- Defense
- Heavy machinery
- Industrial manufacturing
- Mining
- Trucks and trailers
G.E. Mathis Company and High-Strength Steel
At G.E. Mathis Company, we understand that high-quality materials are crucial for the production of durable and reliable parts and products. That’s why we have partnered with SSAB, a premier supplier of top-quality, high-strength steels, such as STRENX® Performance Steel, that enable components to last longer and perform better. STRENX® Performance Steel is the material of choice for demanding applications, such as those found in the agricultural, heavy machinery, metalworking, and transportation industries.
Learn More About High-Strength Steel From G.E. Mathis Company
If you are in need of a strong, lightweight material for harsh conditions and challenging operations, high-strength steels are the perfect solution. Want to learn more about the properties, advantages, and applications of high-strength steel? The metal fabrication experts at G.E. Mathis Company are here to help.
In addition to being an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer, G.E. Mathis Company can provide the following services:
- PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) – All Levels
- FAIR (First Article Inspection Report)
- Capability Studies (Statistical Process Control)
- CMRT (Conflict Minerals Reporting Template)
Feel fee to Request a Quote, contact us or download our “High-Strength Steel” eBook today.
Three Large-Scale Metal Components You Didn’t Know We Fabricated
G.E. Mathis Company began as a one-man operation in 1905. Since then, we have grown to occupy a 135,000 square foot facility in Chicago, IL, providing fabrication services using state-of-the-art technology. While we started small, our dedication to providing oversized components is recognized today throughout the industry.
Demanding industries rely on our knowledge, expertise, and fabrication skill to create large-scale, intricate fabrications at close tolerances. Our work encompasses jobs at every level of complexity and size.
Whether we are constructing custom roll-formed cylinders, a custom-welded boom-tube, or performing architectural laser cutting of stainless steel panels, G.E. Mathis Company construction projects are virtually limitless:
· Precision Laser-cut Architectural Panels
Our shop produced a set of intricate precision laser cut large panels. We cut each panel from A240-T304 stainless steel with our 6,000-watt laser, advancing from raw materials to fully finished, ready-to-install panels in just two weeks.
The final 91 individual architectural laser cut panels measured 0.25” thick by 63” wide by 163” tall, all of which now adorn a stunning outdoor installation.
· Rolled Cylinder Segments
Petroleum tanks require some of the industry’s largest fabrications. We partnered with an oil industry client to produce premium quality rolled steel cylinders for a tank assembly. Working from a customer-supplied print, we rolled 0.375” thick 304 stainless steel plates through our variable geometry 3-roll pinch-type plate rolling machine to produce 32 rolled segments.
After rolling, each cylinder section had a 300” interior radius through 45° and was 96” long. All 32 rolled segments arrived at their final destination within three weeks.
· Custom-welded Crane Boom
Cranes are essential for moving large-scale components; building them requires heavy-duty welded rectangular tubes. Our client needed a custom boom tube section for an enormous crane. Utilizing our submerged arc seam welder, we welded STRENX® (Domex) 100XF channels into rectangular tubes that measured ¼” thick by 18” by 20” by 240” long. After welding, we inspected each piece, and delivered them within a three week timeframe.
These pieces were noteworthy for their exceptional accuracy. Our skilled welders produced 50 of these welded boom-tubes at tolerances of ±0.125” and better.
Custom Solutions from GE Mathis
The examples above are just a sample of our precision custom products. At G.E. Mathis Company, we provide custom large-scale manufacturing for virtually every industry, including:
- Agricultural
- Architectural
- Chemical
- Construction
- Defense
- Energy
- Marine
- Mining
- Trailer / Truck body
- Contract manufacturing
- High-quality components
For more information about these projects, please see our portfolio gallery or contact one of our representatives directly today.
