Metal bars and profiles manufacturing: the basics and the latest
[Editor's note Feb. 6, 2025: read this article for updated trends about the bars and profile industry]
In this issue of 'The basics and the latest', we dive into the fundamentals of the metal bar and profile manufacturing. The ongoing series, now with 16 publications, offers basic knowledge of production and processing technologies for young professionals and others in the industry.
The insights were curated by Dipl.-Ing. Konrad Dengler, an engineering graduate in materials sciences. His journey began in energy plant engineering, transitioning to editorial roles in technical magazines serving wire & cable, sheet metal, and bulk metal forming sectors. For 25+ years, he has excelled as a freelance technical journalist and translator, specializing in industrial topics.
A technical handout on metal bars and profiles
Dipl.-Ing. Konrad Dengler assisted us in crafting a technical guide on bars and profiles, structured as follows: it begins by defining the technical differences between bars and profiles, specifying their respective peculiarities. Then, it outlines the manufacturing phases, including hot rolling for plastic deformation and occasionally cold rolling or extrusion. After describing these operations, the handout explores finishing processes like surface treatments and straightening. The handout concludes with discussions on simulation technologies and the diverse applications of metal bars and profiles. Additionally, relevant literature on the subject is provided at the end of the page, with a link for further exploration.
The technical guide - available in our Metal Working Basics section - offers evergreen information on bar and profile production. Below, in the paragraph 'Latest Trends', we listed recently published market surveys or studies directly or indirectly related to the discussed technologies and industries.
Latest trends on bars and profiles
Global Steel Round Bars Market 2024–2033
https://www.custommarketinsights.com/report/steel-round-bars-market/
World – Aluminium Bars, Rods and Profiles – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5155215/world-aluminium-bars-rods-and-profiles
World – Copper; bars, rods and profiles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends, and Insights
https://www.indexbox.io/store/world-copper-bars-rods-and-profiles-market-analysis-forecast-size-trends-and-insights/
U.S. – Copper; bars, rods and profiles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends, and Insights
https://www.indexbox.io/store/u-s-copper-bars-rods-and-profiles-market-analysis-forecast-size-trends-and-insights/
Asia – Copper; bars, rods and profiles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends, and Insights
https://www.indexbox.io/store/asia-copper-bars-rods-and-profiles-market-analysis-forecast-size-trends-and-insights/
China – Copper; bars, rods and profiles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends, and Insights
https://www.indexbox.io/store/china-copper-bars-rods-and-profiles-market-analysis-forecast-size-trends-and-insights/
EU – Copper; bars, rods and profiles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends, and Insights
https://www.indexbox.io/store/eu-copper-bars-rods-and-profiles-market-analysis-forecast-size-trends-and-insights/
Rolling Mill Comprehensive Study by Type, Application, Industry Verticals, Material ... – Global Market Outlook to 2026
https://www.advancemarketanalytics.com/buy-now?format=1&report=163712
Global Rolling Mills Market Research Report 2022 - Market Size, Current Insights, and Development Trends
https://www.marketresearch.com/Maia-Research-v4212/Global-Rolling-Mills-Research-Size-33338556/
Steel Profiles Market
https://dataintelo.com/report/global-steel-profiles-market/
This article is just one issue of a dedicated series about specific topics in the metalworking industry. Consider reading the previous episodes!
We have already explored several subjects, such as sheet metal manufacturing, wire mesh, wire ropes & rope-making, cables & cable manufacturing, wire and electrical cable quality measuring, springs, fasteners and fastener manufacturing, tubes and pipes plus tube and pipe manufacturing, chains, reels and spools, and continuous casting.
