Re: Trade Secret Wars
I love it when some idiot can't take 5 minutes to do research... and instead spouts off like they're an expert in metallurgy. There is a huge difference in the way steel is processed, and there are many different types of steel and alloys for the different type of steel. The technology has changed a lot in just the past 10 years. So NO; steel manufacturing hasn't been done the same way for the past 100 years... or past 5 years.
Some of the most sought for alloys are difficult and expensive to process. Methods have come a long way to make it easier and less expensive. Just get 1.5% carbon wrong in steel while adding [choose your metal] into the mix, and it's been a waste of money, as the alloy will not pass strength, flexibility or weight requirements.
It's not just about chemistry, there are methods of aligning molecules in certain patterns as well. Something not done 100 years ago. So... next time, just keep your mouth shut... you may just learn something.
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