Hot rolled steel is rolled on a continuous strip mill, generally above 1600°F(870°C), to the desired thickness. The steel is supplied with either a standard“black” finish, or pickled and oiled, in slit coil or sheet form.

QualityRelevant Specifications​Characteristics​
Carbon – Manganese Commercial Steel​A1011 CS Type A, B, C​Suitable for simple bending and moderate forming,mechanical propertiesnot specified.​
Drawing Steel Special Killed​A1011 DS Type A, B​Non Aging Steel,eliminates possible fluting and stretcher strains during forming.​
Structural Steel​A1011 SS(various strength levels)minimum yield strength ranging from 30,000 PSI to 55,000 PSI​Specified whenever guaranteed mechanical properties are required.​