Cold rolled steel sheet is, essentially, hot rolled steel that has been further processed to increase its strength and strength-to-weight ratio. Generally, cold rolled steel sheet can hold tighter tolerances than hot rolled when machined or otherwise fabricated, providing a better overall surface finish. This premium steel product is manufactured from steel alloy materials, providing a smooth, clean surface ideal for various industries, including structural, automotive, furniture, and more.

Cold Rolled Steel Sheet and Plate Advantages

Cold rolled steel plate and sheet products are used for applications that require harder and stronger steel than hot rolled steel while providing resistance against tension breaking and deformation due to work hardening. 1008 rolled sheet offers an aesthetically pleasing look with a broader range of surface finishes. Additional benefits associated with the use of 1008 cold rolled sheet products include:

• Improved hardness
• Increased dimensional accuracy
• Greater yield strength
• Improved surface finish
• Increased tensile strength

What is the Cold Rolled Steel Sheet and Plate Manufacturing Process?

Steel plate and sheet within the cold rolling manufacturing process is either annealed or passed through rollers below their recrystallization temperature, depending on the end goals of the manufacturer. The metal is then compressed and squeezed, increasing its hardness and yield strength.

Cold Rolled Steel Sheet and Plate Applications

Cold Rolled Steel Sheets and Plate are cold rolled to extremely accurate thicknesses tolerances, which provides a fine, smooth surface creating an excellent base for painting. In addition, cold rolled steel sheet and plate are easy to drill, form and weld and is used in applications where tolerances, surface conditions, concentricity, and straightness are factors. Cold rolled steel sheet and plate are used in numerous types of industrial applications, including:

• Automotive parts
• Aerospace structural components
• Appliances
• Toolboxes
• Drip pans
• Hoppers
• Fuel tanks
• Furniture
• And more

Cold Rolled Steel Plate & Sheet Size Options

Industrial Metal Supply Co. offers cold rolled steel sheet and plate in a broad range of lengths, widths, gauges, alloys, and specifications to meet your material requirements.
Length

• 36”
• 48”
• 60”
• Custom cut-to-size

Width

• 96”
• 120”
• 144”
• Custom cut-to-size

 

The IMS Difference

What separates IMS from other metals companies? With an abundance of metal options and customer service that is second to none, IMS has you covered with the following advantages:
 

• Next-day delivery of processed material via our trucks
• Same-day pick-up in Will-Call
• No minimum purchase
• Unprecedented customer service
• Support of Just-in-Time manufacturing processes
• Salespeople that act as an extension of your purchasing department (we will get any metal products you need)
• Material management (stocking and delivery on a scheduled basis)
• Credit lines with good terms
• Seven stores are open six days a week (check each location for specific times)
• Shop by metal alloy

Order Premium Cold Rolled Steel Sheet and Plate Today

In the market for precision cold rolled steel plate and sheet products? IMS stocks a wide selection of high-quality metal products in the sizes and styles you need. We also provide metal cutting services to make purchasing easy and convenient. Stop by one of our California or Arizona locations or request a quote today.