Bloom
Blooms are similar to billets except the cross-sectional area is greater than 36 sq in (230 cm2). Blooms are usually further processed via rotary piercing, structural shape rolling and profile rolling. Common final products include structural shapes, rails, rods, and seamless pipes.
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Famous quotes containing the word bloom:
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“But I may be one who does not care
Ever to have tree bloom or bear.”
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