1010 Cold Rolled Steel: Versatile Material for Industrial Applications

1010 cold rolled steel is a low carbon steel widely used in industrial production. As an affordable and easy to process material, it plays an important role in the manufacturing industry.


The cold rolling process gives 1010 steel unique properties. By rolling at room temperature, this steel obtains higher strength and better surface finish. Compared with hot rolled steel, 1010 cold rolled steel has more precise dimensional tolerances and thinner thickness, making it ideal for precision parts manufacturing.

The characteristics of 1010 cold rolled steel include:

Good formability and weldability
Moderate strength and toughness
Excellent surface finish
High dimensional accuracy
These characteristics make 1010 cold rolled steel widely used in multiple industries, including:

Automobile manufacturing: body panels, interior parts
Home appliances: washing machines, refrigerator shells
Construction industry: light structural parts, piping systems
Furniture manufacturing: office furniture, metal cabinet frames
Although 1010 cold rolled steel does not have some of the special properties of high alloy steel, its versatility and cost-effectiveness make it the material of choice for many manufacturers. With the continuous advancement of process technology, the application prospects of 1010 cold-rolled steel will be broader.