# Steel axe (technology)

internal name `steel-axe` · tier 0 (Automation science pack, [tier 0](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/0.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/steel-axe/

## Cost

Research trigger: `{"type":"craft-item","item":"steel-plate","count":50}`

## Requires (1)

- [Steel processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/steel-processing.md)

## Leads to (1)

- [Automobilism](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/automobilism.md)

## Unlocks (1 recipes)

Other effects: character-mining-speed

### Light armor (`light-armor`)

- 3 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 20 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 4 × [Air-core inductors](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/inductor1.md), 20 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [Light armor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/light-armor.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Steel axe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/steel-axe.md)