A major production drive, expected to reduce reliance on imported products in Iran's steel industry, has been successfully implemented. Saba Steel Company, a subsidiary of Mobarakeh Steel Holding one of the country's largest steel producers announced the commencement of mass production for thin steel sheets with rounded edges, developed through domestic engineering efforts.
According to information shared by the company, long-standing supply challenges regarding thin steel sheets, particularly cracks occurring during bending and deep drawing processes, were addressed through localization efforts. Developed as a result of the technical expertise of Iranian specialists and ongoing localization projects, the new product aims to offer higher formability and production quality.
While it was noted that these products were previously sourced primarily from South Korea's POSCO, the transition to domestic production aims to reduce import requirements and strengthen the domestic steel value chain. Furthermore, this development is expected to enhance the competitiveness of downstream industries by contributing to the domestic production of high value-added steel products.
Thin steel sheets with rounded edges stand out for minimizing crack formation during bending and deep drawing processes thanks to their edge structure. Due to these characteristics, the products are anticipated to be widely used in sectors where forming capability is critical, such as automotive, home appliances, electrical equipment, metal packaging, profile manufacturing, and light industrial machinery.
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