What Are Steel Laminations?

Steel Laminations

In the context of steel quality, laminations refer to internal defects or separation layers within the steel. These imperfections occur when there are inconsistencies or irregularities during the rolling or foraging process. These imperfections are typically caused by irregularities during hot rolling or steel making process when oxides or nonmetallic impurities are entrapped. The result of this is the formation of thin, weak places or layers within the steel, which can create cracks, voids, or separation between layers that can open up or split during forming, bending or drawing.