Sheet or Strip?
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  Which to Choose?
   
  Concerning these so very similar and yet so distinctly different products, the real and fundamental difference is QUALITY. While both types are stocked by us and both are available in all tempers and quantities over 1 lb., the practical problem of choice is... FIRST COST VS. FINAL COST. There are many instances where the cheaper "sheet coil" will do and all costs are considered at a savings. On the contrary, there are many instances where "genuine strip steel only" will do at a final cost less than sheet steel.
   
 
Select Sheet Coil   Select Strip Steel
  • If sheet steel's broad tolerances will do.
  • If the fabricating operations are not too complicated and do not require intricate, expensive dies.
  • If high-speed production is not required.
  • If fairly heavy, oversize gauge variations are not objectionable.
  • If a fine surface finish is not essential.
  • If a good base for paint or enamel is desired.
  • If wide variations in physical characteristics are permissible.
 
  • If strip steel's close tolerances are required.
  • If you wish to avoid rapid die wear due to heavy oversize gauge variations.
    If high-speed production methods are employed.
  • If you want maximum "square footage" for greatest parts yield per ton.
  • If you require a fine finish or a better base for plating.
  • If you must have a high degree of uniformity of chemistry and physical properties - plus precision tolerances.
  • If you want selected tempers for maximum strength and lightest weight.
   
  Both products are available in coil and cut length and in all tempers and quantities of one pound and over.
   
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