tolerance cold plate

Cold rolled steel is made to much tighter dimensional tolerances and the surface is more uniform and refined. Typically the edges are quite square. This steel is harder and stronger but won’t hold shape as well as hot rolled steel when it is bent. It is less ductile and when bent, the deformed zones are more likely to spring back than to take the bend. Steel sheets or plates that make it to this stage are ideal when looks and strength are important.