1018 Carbon Steel Coil (Cold-Rolled)

The 1018 Carbon Steel Coil (Cold-Rolled) is a versatile, low-carbon steel product highly regarded for its superior machinability, consistent chemical composition, and excellent surface quality. Cold rolling refines its mechanical properties, tightens tolerances, and enhances surface finish, making it an ideal material for a wide variety of manufacturing, machining, and fabrication applications.

With its low carbon content and excellent formability, 1018 Carbon Steel Coil (Cold-Rolled) is commonly used where precision, ductility, and excellent weldability are required.

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Key Feature

• Excellent Machinability
  Offers superior machinability, making it ideal for CNC machining, turning, milling, and drilling operations.

• Cold-Rolled Precision
  Cold rolling enhances dimensional accuracy, tight tolerances, and provides a smooth, bright finish.

• Good Weldability
  Easily welded using standard techniques without requiring special preparation.

• Superior Formability
  Excellent for bending, forming, and deep drawing applications.

• Uniform Chemical Composition
  Consistent steel quality for reliable performance across production runs.

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Applications of 1018 Carbon Steel Coil (Cold-Rolled)

• Precision machined parts

• Fasteners (screws, bolts, studs)

• Shafts and spindles

• Automotive components

• Electrical appliances

• Hydraulic equipment

• Structural components

• Metal stamping and forming

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Technical Specifications

Property	Specification
Grade	1018 Carbon Steel
Standard	ASTM A108, SAE J403
Carbon Content	0.15–0.20%
Manganese Content	0.60–0.90%
Tensile Strength	440–570 MPa
Yield Strength	370 MPa
Hardness	126–163 HB
Surface Finish	Cold-Rolled Bright
Coil Widths	12mm to 1500mm (custom widths available)
Coil Thickness	0.5mm to 12mm
Coil Weight	Custom per customer specifications
Tolerance	Tight dimensional tolerances
Formability	Excellent
Weldability	Excellent

Manufacturing Standards

• ASTM A108 / A29

• SAE J403

• ISO 9001 Certified Production

• Full Mill Test Certificates (MTC) Available

• RoHS & REACH Compliant

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Storage & Handling Recommendations

• Store in dry, covered environments to avoid surface rust

• Use proper lifting equipment to prevent coil deformation

• Apply protective oil coating if long-term storage is expected

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Advantages of Choosing 1018 Carbon Steel Coil (Cold-Rolled)

• Precision cold-rolled surface finish minimizes additional machining

• Tight dimensional control for high-precision components

• Uniform chemistry ensures consistent mechanical properties

• Excellent for mass production with minimal tool wear

• Available in custom widths, thicknesses, and coil lengths

• Cost-effective material for a wide range of industries

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FAQ For This Product

What is 1018 Carbon Steel Coil used for?It’s widely used in machining, manufacturing, metal stamping, fasteners, shafts, automotive parts, and general engineering components.What advantages does cold rolling provide for 1018 Carbon Steel Coil?Cold rolling improves dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and mechanical properties while tightening tolerances.Is 1018 Carbon Steel Coil easy to weld?Yes, it offers excellent weldability with minimal risk of cracking or brittleness.Can 1018 Carbon Steel Coil be heat treated?While it can be case-hardened for surface hardness, it’s typically not used for high heat treatment processes due to its low carbon content.Do you offer custom coil sizes?Yes, we provide coil slitting, cut-to-length, and customized width and thickness according to your specifications.Do you provide certifications?Absolutely. Full Mill Test Certificates (MTC) and compliance documentation are available with every shipment.