3 Things You Should Know About Ladle Refining at TimkenSteel by TimkenSteel | July 7, 2015 | Categories: Steel News, Steel Industry Trends, Steel Grades Ladle refining at TimkenSteel is all about science – with a little bit of art mixed in. The result is special bar quality (SBQ) steel that meets tight requirements and is 100% made to order. Watch as Joe Zugcic, a ladle refining operator for nearly 30 years, explains three things you may not know about our ladle refining: