Manufacturing processes and products of steel pipes and tubes in JFE steel

JFE Steel operates manufacturing facilities for seamless pipes and various types of welded pipes in order to respond to a wide range of customer requirements. Distinctive products and manufacturing processes include large diameter, heavy wall electric resistance welded (ERW) pipe for linepipes, UOE pipe for high strength, high performance linepipes, and high performance, high formability welded steel tubes used in automotive parts. This paper presents an outline of the distinctive features of the manufacturing processes at JFE Steel, together with representative steel pipe and tube products.