Cold rolling – the strip of metal passes between two rollers which exert heavy pressure. The strip is compressed and becomes much longer and thinner. The grains in the metal also become elongated. This a permanent deformation so dislocations pile up and the strenghth goes up.

The cold-worked structure forms high dislocation density regions that soon develop into networks. The grain size decreases with strain at low deformation but soon reaches a fixed size. Cold working will decrease ductility.

6. The working temperature of cold working is below a certain temperature. Explanation: Cold working is the work done below recrystallization temperature. As cold work is increased, yield strength and tensile strength increases, percentage of ductility decreases.

Tajally et al [M. Tajally et al 2010] studied the effect of cold rolling and annealing temperature on the fracture behavior as well as tensile behavior of 7075 al alloy and observed that, there is increase in yield strength due to high dislocation density.

1018 Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Bar Carbon 1018 hot rolled steel is one of the most commonly available grades available in the world. Despite its unimpressive mechanical properties, this steel alloy is easily formed, machined, welded and fabricated. It is especially suited to cold forming and bending operations.

Cold rolled steel is more brittle than hot rolled and also causes more concern with forming operations. Carbon steel is usually brittle and cannot be used for welding; it loses its flexibility in below-freezing temperatures, causing the steel to crack.

The difference between 1018 steel and A36 steel is in the finish, yield strength, and price. A36 is favored for structural purposes, while 1018 is more suited for machining and finishing purposes.

Welding A36 to 1018. I want to weld a CF 1018 bar to a A36 hot rolled plate. I’m using the 1018 as a boss and want to use the CF 1018 material because of tighter tolerances than hot rolled A36 round. They weld beautifully however to A36 using “plain jane” 70 series carbon steel filler metals.

A36 Steel is the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) designation for carbon steel with a yield strength of 36,000 PSI. Unlike most other grades that are designated by their chemical composition, the “36” corresponds to its mechanical properties.

A36 steel in plates, bars, and shapes with a thickness of less than 8 in (203 mm) has a minimum yield strength of 36,000 psi (250 MPa) and ultimate tensile strength of 000 psi (400–550 MPa).