
By B.A. Smits, presented at symposium, the Metallurgical Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM) and NiDI, Toronto, Aug 17-20, 1986; reprinted from CIM Proceedings, Nickel Metallurgy, Series No. 25-7/6/1/3, Vol. 1, (2), 1986. Describes why stainless steels perform well in architectural applications. While strength and corrosion resistance are important to function and durability, appearance is crucial. Major mill problems solved are those of physical tolerances, surface finish, and delivery of dead-flat material with superior uniformity of color, coil to coil.