What is 1018 steel?
Related Terms
Cold-Rolled Steel(CR)
Cold-rolled steel is processed further after hot-rolling by passing through rollers at room temperature. It has tighter dimensional tolerances, a smoother surface finish, and higher strength than hot-rolled.
A36 Steel(A36)
A36 is the most common structural carbon steel grade in the US, defined by ASTM standard A36. It is weldable, machinable, and widely available as plate, sheet, and bar stock.
Bar Stock
Bar stock is long, solid metal in a consistent cross-section — round, square, flat, or hex — sold by the foot or in standard lengths. It is the starting material for most machined parts.
Steel Blank
A steel blank is a metal blank made from steel — typically carbon steel, stainless steel, or alloy steel — cut to size for further processing such as stamping, laser cutting, or machining.