Forging in 8a, Dnipropetrovsk region.

Forging of non-alloyed tool steel U8A. A processed and cleaned piece of steel 25 cm long, ready for further use in metalworking, is processed on a flat grinding machine. It is used for further processing and manufacturing of blades, swords, knives, axes and any other products. U8A steel contains an average of 0.8% carbon, U is carbon in the name of the steel. The letter A means that the steel belongs to the category of high-quality steels. In the industry, it has its own standard - GOST 1435, it is used for the manufacture of tools that do not cause heating of the cutting edge, in particular for cutters,axes, chisels, longitudinal and circular saws, nippers. pliers, screwdrivers, etc. made them indispensable components in the production of various parts.