Scamp
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Hi guys,
Now I know I should really already know this information, but it is amazing what the mind will forget over a number of years.
Can someone please explain the differences between Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled and ERW? It is mainly the price thing that I am more concerned about, but any advise is welcome. Mainly looking to be making gates and a small trailer.
I do remember that ERW is supplied with a very clean finish with quite sharp corners and that it is what we used to order when we wanted thin wall imperial size box and tube and as such is probably the most expensive. But for the life of me I cannot remember if we ordered hot or cold rolled for general fab work. I know I could ask the stockholder, but as the same guy is still on the sales team from when I was last in the trade (10+ years ago) I don't really want to come across as being that much of a numpty and have him decide not to sharpen his pencil as much as he used to.
In advance, thanks.
Now I know I should really already know this information, but it is amazing what the mind will forget over a number of years.
Can someone please explain the differences between Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled and ERW? It is mainly the price thing that I am more concerned about, but any advise is welcome. Mainly looking to be making gates and a small trailer.
I do remember that ERW is supplied with a very clean finish with quite sharp corners and that it is what we used to order when we wanted thin wall imperial size box and tube and as such is probably the most expensive. But for the life of me I cannot remember if we ordered hot or cold rolled for general fab work. I know I could ask the stockholder, but as the same guy is still on the sales team from when I was last in the trade (10+ years ago) I don't really want to come across as being that much of a numpty and have him decide not to sharpen his pencil as much as he used to.
In advance, thanks.