Billet
Billet is the product obtained by casting molten steel after it has been refined in a steelmaking furnace. From a manufacturing standpoint, billets are mainly classified into two types: mold‑cast billets and continuous‑casting billets; mold‑casting processes have largely been phased out. Billets are essentially steel products themselves; after further processing, they can be used to manufacture mechanical components, forgings, and various types of steel products, such as Q345B channel steel and wire rod—these are all applications of billets. A billet refers to a semi‑finished product used in steel production and generally cannot be directly supplied for end‑use in society. There are strict criteria for distinguishing between billets and finished steel products; this distinction should not be based on whether a product is an enterprise’s final output, but rather on unified national standards. In most cases, billets and finished steel are relatively easy to differentiate. However, for certain billets that share the same specifications and intended applications as finished steel—for example, rolled pipe billets—their classification may depend on whether they are supplied to other industries, whether they undergo steel‑processing operations, or whether they are further processed on finishing rolling mills.
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Billets are products obtained by casting molten steel that has been refined in a steelmaking furnace. From a manufacturing standpoint, billets are broadly classified into two types: mold‑cast billets and continuous‑casting billets; the mold‑casting process has largely been phased out.
Steel billets are inherently steel; after further processing, they can be used to manufacture mechanical components, forgings, and a variety of steel products, including structural steel such as Q345B channel sections. Wire rod is also one of the applications of steel billets.
Billet refers to a semi-finished product used in steel production and generally cannot be directly supplied for end‑use. There are strict criteria for distinguishing between billets and finished steel products; this distinction is not based on whether the item constitutes an enterprise’s final product, but rather on adherence to uniform standards applicable across the entire economy. In most cases, billets and finished steel are readily distinguishable. However, for certain types of billets—such as rolled pipe billets—that share the same specifications and intended applications as finished steel—their classification may be determined by whether they are destined for other industries, whether they have undergone steel‑making processes, or whether they have been processed on finishing rolling mills.