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News

EDITORIALBSSA Guide to Stainless Steel Specifications - New 2010 Edition

A completely revised and updated version of the BSSA Guide to Stainless Steel Specifications is to be published in June.

6th Aug 10Beautiful Stainless

The Walter Jack Studio of Bristol have designed a remarkable stainless steel sculpture/fountain for the centre of Swindon. Premier Laser used laser cutting to produce 1000 pieces of shaped 304L (1.4307) stainless steel plate. These were glued togther to produce a striking wave effect.

16th Jul 10BSSA Stainless Steel Specialist Course - Congratulations to Mark Epton!

Congratulations to Mark Epton of Macalloy! Mark has sucessfully completed the BSSA Stainless Steel Special Course Intermediate Certificate - Well done to you!

4th Jun 10History of Stainless Steel

The respected stainless steel metallurgist Harold (Hal)Cobb has published a comprehensive history of stainless steel.

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Featured Events

11th Nov 10BSSA Annual Dinner 2010 & Forum

Sponsored by Cashmores Metals Ltd
The BSSA Annual Dinner 2010 and Forum will take place on Thursday 11th November at Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, Nr Warwick. The dinner presents an ideal opportunity for members, and non-members alike, to interact and relax in the beautiful surroundings of Chesford Grange. LAST CHANCE TO BOOK YOUR ROOM! BSSA BEDROOM ALLOCATION AVAILABLE UNTIL THURSDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER! BOOK NOW!

23rd Sep 10BSSA Starter Workshop: An Introduction to Stainless Steel - EEF, Sheffield (23/09/10)

These half-day Starter Workshops will give you a comprehensive introduction to stainless steel, whether you’re new to the industry or just looking for a refresher on the basics. PLACES STILL AVAILABLE! BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

14th Oct 10BSSA Starter Workshop: An Introduction to Stainless Steel - IStructE, London (14/10/10)

These half-day Starter Workshops will give you a comprehensive introduction to stainless steel, whether you’re new to the industry or just looking for a refresher on the basics.

3rd Nov 10BSSA Stainless Steel Fabrication Workshop: Fabricating with Stainless Steel - Comparing Austenitics and Duplexes

The BSSA in conjunction with TWI and Outokumpu Stainless are holding a fabrication workshop which will be hosted by Doosan Babcock Energy at Renfrew. The workshop will compare fabricating with austenitics and duplex stainless steels and will cover the basic metallurgy of stainless steel, material selection, design, welding, fabrication and post-fabrication finishing. There will also be an opportunity to tour Doosan Babcock’s facilities.

18th Nov 10BSSA Starter Workshop: An Introduction to Stainless Steel - NMC, West Bromwich (18/11/10)

These half-day Starter Workshops will give you a comprehensive introduction to stainless steel, whether you’re new to the industry or just looking for a refresher on the basics.

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