A billet , also known as a “shamshal,” is one of the types of steel ingots with a long length and a square or round cross-section. The width of a billet is about 15 cm and its cross-sectional size is approximately 230 cm². It is commonly used for producing products such as reinforcing bars (rebars) and various types of wire rods.

Billets are produced by direct casting, extrusion, or by rolling larger ingots. They are manufactured in different grades such as 3SP and 5SP. Grade 5SP billets are usually used for rebar production , while grade 3SP billets are used for manufacturing I-beams and angle sections.