When it comes to reinforcing concrete, TMT bars are undisputedly preferred. Known for their high resistance capabilities and extraordinary strength, TMT bars solidify the very foundations of structures. But what gives these bars the strength they have? The answer lies in their core, the billet metal.
What is billet metal?
Billet metal is a solid form of metal that is used as a raw material for further processing into various other metal products. In simple words, it is an unfinished product that is used for the preparation of finished metal products. Billet metal can also be made from varied materials like aluminium, steel, brass and copper, etc. They are created by continuously casting or rolling molten metal into specific shapes and sizes. Keeping in mind precision, these are then given their final dimensions with the help of computer-controlled machines.
Why is billet metal a preferred choice for TMT bars?
The quality of raw materials used decides the quality of how the final product will be. With the presence of properties like strength and uniformity, billet metal forms the core of TMT bars and goes under rigorous checks to ensure that it is up to the standard that is required for construction.
Let us dive into the depth of what billet metal has to offer:
1. Stability and strength
Billet metal has extreme tensile strength. This means that it can hold a significant amount of weight. This superior strength is crucial for supporting the immense loads that are mostly placed on structures like buildings, bridges, etc. Due to this, they are an excellent choice for forming the foundations of TMT bars.
2. Bendability
Billet metal is flexible and that allows it to be adapted to whatever shapes and designs are required while constructing. While they possess great strength they also have good ductility. The presence of such properties allows the TMT bars to bend extremely without breaking and can absorb many shocks during any disaster.
3. Customisation properties
As billet metal is just a semi-finished product, it can be used to achieve desired mechanical and physical properties for various applications by further processing. This makes them a popular choice, as they can be chosen and blended as per the requirements and needs of different projects and applications.
4. Withstanding weather
The materials used during construction often have to face harsh weather and elements. The billet metal has the property of being resistant to corrosion which in turn ensures that the TMT bars can withstand natural conditions like those of the winds, rains and other additional environmental factors. This results in structures that can stand the tests of time with ease.
5. Affordability
As billet metal is yet to be customised into a final product, it can come off as very cost-effective. This is because as they are semi-finished and sold in bulk, they can be purchased at a lower price than other fully finished materials present in the market. Next, they are relatively affordable to purchase when one needs a customised shape and design instead of buying a much more heavily priced custom steel bar.
Conclusion
The quality of TMT bars impacts how strong and stable the foundation of any structure is. By choosing billet metal, builders ensure that a reliable material is used to be the backbone of construction practices. With a lot of features that set billet metal apart from so many finished products available in the market, it has emerged as a preferred choice when it comes to the making of TMT bars.
So when it comes to your future projects, choose Jumbo’s TMT bars which are made from refined billet metal and provide stability to both your foundations and future.
