Rolled Commercial Steel). The difference in processes result in products that differ in terms of cost, quality, and mechanical properties. In short, Hot Rolled is typically less expensive and produced in thicker gauges 7-16, whereas, Cold Rolled provides tighter tolerances, better surface finishes, and while it can be produced in practically any gauge, it is most readily available in thinner gauges 14-28.
Because carbon steel is susceptible to corrosion, it is typically used in either unexposed