Cold rolled coils
Cold rolled coils are metal rolled into strips, sheets and coils that are the width of a strip or narrower. It is a process that increases the strength and ductility of the metal and creates a smooth, uniform product that can be used for a variety of purposes. Cold rolling is often used to produce steel and stainless steel products including building and construction components, consumer goods, and other industrial products.
Cold rolled coils are usually first heated in an annealing oven, then rolled in a rolling mill to reduce the thickness, and finally cut and inspected according to their specified dimensions. The metal is then polished and packaged for sale. When the product is sent to a customer, it is usually tested to ensure it meets their requested quality standards.
Cold rolling involves pressing a hot-rolled flat steel strip through consecutive pairs of large, closely spaced rolls which move in opposite directions. As the steel passes through the rolls, the pressure is increased and the thickness is reduced. The rolls rotate at different speeds to provide a better surface finish on the finished product. Cold rolled coils have a larger surface area than hot rolled strips, and so the finished product has better ductility and edge strength.
The chemical makeup of the coil is also important to its performance. Different grades of steel will require different treatments and cooling processes. Vanadium, for example, is often used to improve the strength and weldability of the steel.
In terms of manufacturing, cold rolled coils can offer significant cost savings compared to hot rolled items. This is because the cost of rolling and cutting has been reduced due to the cold forming process which reduces the time and energy needed for production. Cold rolled coils are also more durable and so less waste is generated during processing.
Due to the increased strength and ductility of cold rolled coils, they are widely used in many different industrial and consumer applications such as electrical components, air conditioning units, agricultural machinery, construction components, shipbuilding, and automotive parts.
Cold rolled coils are a versatile and economical product that is used in many different industries and applications. The specific characteristics of the desired product determine what types of cold rolling processes and finishing treatments are necessary in order to produce a high quality final product.