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Everything you wanted to know about cold rolled steel grades
So, a step in the manufacturing process of cold-rolled steel grades becomes its advantage. However, one should also be aware that the deviations in manufacturing cold-rolled steel increase its overall cost.

Steel is used in a lot of areas in the manufacturing and construction industries. There are several varieties of steel based on the production methods, which have distinct characteristics. It would be incorrect to discuss which variety of steel is better than the other as each is important. However, in recent times, the usage of specific steel known as cold-rolled steel has increased. 

Cold-rolled steel has higher yield strength than hot-rolled steel. This steel is used in manufacturing metal furniture, electrical appliances, computers, home appliances, and even utensils. Indeed, hot-rolled steel can also be used to manufacture all these items, but it is cold-rolled steel that provides a better finishing.

The initial processes of manufacturing hot and cold rolled steel are almost similar. The difference between the two starts at the point of rolling. In the case of cold-rolled steel, the rolling takes place below the temperature of recrystallization. It is the reason why cold-rolled steel gains significantly more yield strength. In order to bring down the temperature of the steel below the recrystallization point, specific types of oils are used. These oils are not washed off the steel. 

Instead, they form a smooth and shiny layer on the steel, which enhances the steel durability. So, a step in the manufacturing process of cold-rolled steel grades becomes its advantage. However, one should also be aware that the deviations in manufacturing cold-rolled steel increase its overall cost. So, cold-rolled steel is sold at a higher rate compared to hot-rolled steel.

Anyway, over the last few years, steel companies in India have increased their focus on producing cold-rolled steel grades at a larger scale compared to hot-rolled steel. Other manufacturing industries seem to be keen on procuring cold-rolled steel more than hot-rolled steel even though it costs them more. 

A few of the steel manufacturers are also doing an incredible job ensuring the production of cold-rolled steel is sustainable. They have identified that in coming times, the demand for cold-rolled steel will keep on increasing, and following the current process would impact the environment heavily. So, undertaking sustainable techniques for cold-rolled steel manufacturing would set a standard.

A few steel manufacturers have also started branding cold-rolled steel grades based on the type of process used in their manufacturing. The ones that employ sustainable methods are undoubtedly valued higher in the market.