Description
A500 and A513 square hot rolled steel tubing products are designed and manufactured for mechanical and structural applications that do not require tight tolerances. ASTM A500 square tubing is commonly used within structural construction and sign support applications, while A513 is a mechanical steel ideal for automotive, agriculture, and appliance parts and products. (industrialmetalsupply.com)
Hot rolled steel tubes are manufactured by passing sheet metal through rollers to achieve specific physical dimensions. The finished product has a rough surface finish with radiused corners and either a welded or seamless construction. Hot rolled square steel tubing involves rolling the steel at temperatures exceeding 1,700°F, above steel’s recrystallization temperature. (industrialmetalsupply.com)
Hot rolling makes the steel easier to shape and form into a tube. A potential downside of the process is that there is less control over the dimensions of the finished product once it cools. Because of these factors, hot rolled steel tube is best suited for applications that do not require precise shapes or tight tolerances. (industrialmetalsupply.com)
Our square steel tubing products are custom-made to your project’s specifications. Some of the beneficial qualities that hot rolled steel tubing provides includes:
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ASTM A500 cold-formed tubing comes in four grades based on chemical composition, tensile strength, and heat treatment. The most commonly specified and utilized is Grade C. The minimum copper content is optional. Grade D must be heat treated. (en.wikipedia.org)
