Cold Metal Rolling - A Brief Overview of the Process and Its Uses
Metal rolling essentially comprise passing a metal sheet or strip between a pair of rollers. Metal could be rolled for one or more of the following reasons: To boost the strength and hardness of the metal To make the metal less ductile To give it a smooth, well-finished surface Whereas hot rolling is typically intended to change the dimensions of the metal, the cold rolling process doesn't change the wall thickness of the metal. Cold rolled steel or metal is less prone to undesirable effects such as cracking, as cold rolling actually work-hardens the steel. This process is relatively less time-consuming as metal can be rolled to the desired end in a single pass. What are the uses of cold metal rolling? Cold rolled metal is typically used in the creation of rolled cylinders, tubes, and pipes. These components are then used in industrial or manufacturing applications either as is, or in a modified format. For instance, a rolled cylinder might be groove...
