Price range: $28.27 through $174.25
A hot rolled steel plate is a flat sheet of steel that has been formed by passing a heated steel billet through a series of rollers at a high temperature (typically above 1700°F), resulting in a relatively thick plate with a rough surface finish, making it easier to work with and generally less expensive than cold rolled steel, but with less precise dimensional tolerances; commonly used in construction applications where exact dimensions aren’t critical.
Key points about hot rolled steel plate:
High-temperature processing:
The steel is heated above its recrystallization temperature during the rolling process, making it easier to shape and form.
Rough surface finish:
Due to the high heat, the hot rolled steel plate will have a scaled, rough surface compared to cold rolled steel.
Lower cost:
Because of the simpler production process, hot-rolled steel is generally cheaper than cold-rolled steel.
Less precise dimensions:
Due to the cooling process, hot-rolled steel plates may have slightly varying dimensions, making them unsuitable for applications requiring tight tolerances.
Uses
* Prices are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in the metals market. | All “Value Length” and “Value Pack” item measurements are subject to standard mill tolerances. | Products may be manufactured several thousandths of an inch over or under the stated dimensions and still be within acceptable mill tolerances. All bar, tube, structural, pipe, sheet, plate, and similar products sold on our website are custom cut to the lengths and sizes selected by the customer at the time of purchase. These are not stocked as pre-cut items. Because each order is cut specifically to customer specifications, all cut materials are considered custom products and are not eligible for cancellation, return, or exchange once production has begun. Our standard cutting tolerances are:
