What is A36 steel?
Abbreviation: A36
Related Terms
Hot-Rolled Steel(HR)
Hot-rolled steel is produced by rolling steel at high temperature (above recrystallization point). It has a rough mill scale surface and looser tolerances than cold-rolled, but is less expensive and widely stocked.
ASTM(ASTM)
ASTM International publishes voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, and testing. ASTM grades like A36, A108, and A500 define the chemical and mechanical requirements for steel products.
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.
Tensile Strength(UTS)
Tensile strength (ultimate tensile strength, UTS) is the maximum stress a material can withstand while being stretched before breaking. It is a key property listed on mill test reports.
Mill Test Report(MTR)
A mill test report (MTR) is a quality document provided by a metal manufacturer that certifies the chemical composition and mechanical properties of a batch of metal. Required for aerospace, defense, and many industrial applications.