Modern steel has many characteristics. You can use stronger steel to make lighter parts. The weathering resistance is obtained by the chemical composition of the steel and the coating on the steel surface. So what is steel? Steel is an alloy metal, which means it is a combination of many elements. For steel, this is a combination of iron, carbon and trace elements. Because of its low manufacturing cost and high tensile strength, it has many advantages in building applications. The steel industry has been carrying out continuous research to develop steel that is stronger, easier to form and more corrosion resistant than the previous steel. However, today we will introduce carbon steel coil to you. It is related to its benefits and applications.
What is carbon steel?
Carbon content of carbon steel is higher than that of other types of steel. This higher carbon content provides higher overall strength for the finished product. Although the carbon content of other types of steel may be as low as 0.05%, the carbon content of carbon steel is 2% to 2.5%. According to ASISI, the real carbon steel should be as follows:
1. The minimum copper content is 0.4% and the maximum copper content is 0.6%.
2. Manganese content shall not exceed 1.65%.
3. The silicon content shall not exceed 0.6%.
What is carbon steel coil? And its application
Carbon steel coil refers to finished steel made from slab. Slab is considered to be semi-finished steel made from ingots. There are different methods for producing steel coils from slabs – hot rolling, cold rolling or electrolytic tin plating (EPT). Once all major production processes have been completed, the obtained rolling materials can now be used for assembly or further manufacturing in various industries. Having said the above, we will tell you about the application of carbon steel coils in several types.
Steel pipe production
The most common use of steel coil is in pipe manufacturing. ERW (electronic resistance welding) and seamless pipe and other pipes start from uncoiled metal plate and pass through continuous rolling machine. Finally, the required steel pipe products were formed.
Steel coil for automobile parts
Auto parts made of steel coils can be found almost anywhere in the vehicle, from chassis frame, door, exhaust pipe, instrument panel system, wheel, rim, engine, suspension, etc.
Hardware stamping process
Finally, in wider applications, steel coils are widely used in different metal stamping processes, such as shearing, slotting, flanging or cutting. Similarly, the steel coil has high ductility whether it is hot formed or cold formed. They can be easily formed in any form and can be used to achieve high tolerances.
Why does carbon steel have so many advantages?
Durability of carbon steel
The greatest advantage of carbon steel is its durability. It is strong and impact resistant, which is why it is such a useful material in construction engineering.
Use safe carbon steel
Steel is relatively easy to handle and safe. It is also commonly used in cooking utensils because it will not release potentially harmful chemicals into food.
Outstanding sustainability
Carbon steel is sustainable and easy to recycle and reuse.
Good affordability
Some products made of carbon steel are much cheaper than those made of other metals, because a little can play a great role. Its durability means that it can use less metal and still play the same function as the material.