The Difference Between Hot Rolled Flat Steel and Forged Flat Steel

The main purpose of flat steel can be used to make hoop iron, tools and mechanical parts, and it can be used as structural parts of house frames and escalators in construction. There are many types of it, such as hot-rolled flat steel and forged flat steel, so what is the difference between them?

Hot-rolled flat steel

Hot-rolled flat steel is a general-purpose rolled long strip of steel with a rectangular cross-section. Its specifications are expressed in millimeters of thickness*width, flat steel can be finished steel, used for components, escalators, bridges and fences, etc. Flat steel can also be used as billets for welding and slabs for stacked thin plates.(Material: Q215, Q235), executive standard: GB704-1988 instead of GB704-83, this standard is applicable to general-purpose hot-rolled flat steel with a thickness of 3-60mm, a width of 10-200mm, and a rectangular cross-section. Delivery status: slat steel is delivered in straight strips. Measuring method: flat steel with fixed length and door length is delivered according to according to theoretical weight.

Forged flat steel

Forged flat steel is a long steel plate with a rectangular cross-section that has been forged. Unfair forging can obtain forgings of a certain shape and size, and at the same time can significantly improve the as-cast structure of the steel and increase the density of the steel; it can change the distribution of the fiber structure, remove anisotropy, improve the mechanical properties of the metal, and make the strength and the toughness has been improved; and it can process high-volume steel and high-alloy steel with low plasticity. Forged flat steel is mainly high-quality alloy steel, which is mainly used as springs, tools and important mechanical [arts. The specification of forged flat steel is expressed in millimeters of thickness*wifth, and the specification is 20*40mm–160*300mm. Executive standard: GB/T16761-1.

There are also many specifications and models of hot-rolled flat steel products, which can meet the requirements of users in different occasions and industries. If you have needs, you can also customize the specifications and sizes you need form the manufacturer!