sheet steel

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Sheet steel refers to metal in the form of a sheet. It is a type of flat product in steel manufacturing, distinct from long products. Sheet steel is produced through hot-rolling or cold-rolling processes. Hot-rolled strip and sheets are typically thicker, ranging from 1.5 to 12 millimeters, and can be shipped in large coils or cut into sheets. Cold-rolled strip and sheets are thinner, from 0.1 to 2 millimeters, and are produced from hot-rolled strip. Cold-rolled products offer a variety of surface finishes and are manufactured to precise dimensional tolerances, making them suitable for automated industries like consumer products. Low-carbon steel sheets are commonly used for deep-drawn automobile bodies and appliances.123

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