Also known as stainless steel rod, the bar is made of stainless steel. Depending on the application and the grade of material, bars and rods can be used for a variety of purposes. A variety of specifications specify both the application type and the type of production.
Hot Rolled Stainless Steel Round Bar As the name implies, hot rolling involves rolling the steel above the temperature of recrystallization. In order to become a hot rolled finished steel product, the steel is normalized and cooled at room temperature.
Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Round Bar Cold-rolled steel is generally hot-rolled steel that has been processed further. Many steel-forming processes are associated with rolling, including polishing, grinding, and turning. When stainless steel bar stock is compressed, it is referred to as "cold rolled".