Cold Rolled Steel Sheet & Plate – DC01 / DC02 / DC03 / DC04 (EN 10130)

What Is Cold Rolled Steel Sheet?

Cold rolled steel sheet is produced by passing hot rolled pickled steel through a series of rolling stands at room temperature. During this cold reduction, thickness is brought down to the final gauge, while the microstructure is refined, resulting in a stronger, smoother and more dimensionally accurate material.

In the market, these products are known as cold rolled sheet, cold rolled sheet metal, CR sheet, DC01 steel sheet, cold rolled plate or simply cold rolled carbon steel sheet. The EN 10130 standard defines grades such as DC01, DC02, DC03 and DC04, each with specific formability and mechanical properties tailored for bending, forming, and deep drawing.

Compared with hot rolled steel, cold rolled sheet metal offers significantly better surface quality, sharper edges, narrow thickness tolerances and improved flatness. When compared with galvanized sheet, cold rolled metal sheet does not have a zinc coating, but can be subsequently painted, powder-coated or galvanized according to the final application.

HL Metal acts as a cold rolled steel sheet supplier and coil service center, providing cold rolled steel coil and sheets for further processing such as laser cutting, CNC bending and coil-to-sheet cut-to-length operations.

Mechanical Properties – DC01 / DC02 / DC03 / DC04

The table below summarises typical cold rolled sheet metal mechanical properties for EN 10130 grades used in general forming and deep drawing. Values are indicative and may vary depending on thickness, rolling condition and mill practices. For critical projects, always refer to the material test certificate (MTC).

Mechanical properties depend on thickness and processing condition. For precise design values, refer to the latest EN 10130 standard and HL Metal’s mill certificates for each heat and coil.

Chemical Composition – EN 10130 Cold Rolled Steel Sheet

EN 10130 specifies maximum levels of carbon, manganese, phosphorus and sulphur for each cold rolled grade. Lower carbon and controlled alloying elements support excellent formability, weldability and surface quality for cold rolled sheet metal for automotive applications, furniture and machinery.

Values are indicative typical maxima for cold rolled carbon steel. Exact chemistry may vary by melt; always verify with the supplied material test certificate.

Dimensions & Thickness (0.5–3.0 mm) – Cold Rolled Sheet Metal Weight Chart

HL Metal keeps a wide stock of cold rolled steel sheet 0.5 mm – 3 mm in standard formats and can also cut from cold rolled steel coil to custom lengths. The table below presents an indicative cold rolled sheet metal weight chart for common sheet sizes and thicknesses.

Weights are theoretical values based on a density of 7.85 g/cm³. For precise project calculations, you can use HL Metal’s online steel weight calculator.

Cold Rolled vs Hot Rolled vs Galvanized Steel Sheet

When selecting between cold rolled steel sheet vs hot rolled steel sheet and galvanized steel sheet, engineers must consider surface quality, dimensional tolerances, corrosion resistance and fabrication requirements. The comparison table below highlights the most important differences for typical sheet and plate applications.

Key Applications of Cold Rolled Sheet Metal

Thanks to its combination of high surface quality, formability and consistent mechanical properties, cold rolled sheet metal is used across a broad range of industries:

• Cold rolled sheet metal for automotive applications: inner body panels, brackets, structural reinforcements, seat components and pressed parts, especially in DC01–DC04 grades.
• Cold rolled sheet metal for industrial fabrication: machine covers, guards, cabinets, conveyor parts, equipment housings and precision-formed components.
• Cold rolled sheet metal for furniture and machinery: desks, cabinets, storage systems, drawer bodies, machinery panels and frames where a smooth paintable surface is required.
• Cold rolled sheet metal for construction and machinery: profiles, light frames, door frames, partition systems and interior architectural elements.
• Cold rolled sheet metal for white goods and HVAC: appliance panels, inner drums, casings, and air conditioning units where high-quality finishing is critical.

With the right combination of grade and thickness, cold rolled carbon steel sheet provides an optimal balance between strength, formability, aesthetics and cost, especially when combined with downstream services such as laser cutting, bending, welding and coating.

Best Cold Rolled Steel Sheet & Coil Supplier – HL Metal

As a CR sheet metal manufacturer partner and cold rolled steel sheet and coil supplier, HL Metal supports customers with material selection, technical documentation and logistics planning. We provide combined loads of CR steel sheet DC01 together with hot rolled and galvanized products, optimising freight and stock management for international projects.

Whether you require a cold rolled sheet metal price list, a project-specific cold rolled sheet metal price per ton or customised blanks and strip from coil, our team can prepare a tailored offer according to your dimensions, grades and Incoterms.