Cold Drawn Hex Bar
Cold drawn steel is processed at room temperature, and it typically produces an end product that is thin shaped. This process is ideal for long products such as structural parts and shafting. Because their processes are similar, cold drawn and cold rolled steel have similar benefits. Cold drawn hex steel bars do not change shape during processing, so the end product has predictable dimensions and shape. Because of the pressure required to force the steel to fit through the die, cold drawn steel has high-tensile strength and increased yield. Also, this process improves dimensional tolerances and enhances the physical properties of the hex steel bar.
To achieve the actual size and desired shape, cold drawn steel has to be drawn through different dies multiple times. While this leads to higher production costs, it also results in a polished, smoother finish. This makes cold drawn steel highly desirable for consumer products that require an aesthetically pleasing finish.
Hex Bar Applications
Cold drawn hex steel bars are long, hexagon-shaped (six-sided) rods with sharp edges and corners. These weight-bearing bars are known for their strength, hardness, and excellent wear resistance. Cold drawn hex steel bars are characterized by their enhanced mechanical properties and tight dimensional tolerances, which makes the ideal for multiple applications, fabrication, manufacturing, and repairs.
In general, hex steel bars are desirable materials for construction and structural support applications. Because hex steel bars fill a plane with equal size units without leaving any wasted space, they are very well suited for component-producing applications.
- Automotive
- Power Generation
- Construction
- General Fabrication
- Aerospace
- Chemical Processing
- Food Processing
- Medical
- Oil and Gas
- Marine
- Outdoor Furniture
- Water Treatment
Because of its excellent machinability and strength, cold drawn hex steel bars are used for various applications, including:
- Washers
- Nuts
- Bolts
- Fittings
- Screws
- Wall Mount
- Pins
- Rods
- Spindles
- Shafts
- Sprocket Assemblies
- Component Parts
- Valves
- Flanges
- Pipes
- Fixture Clamps
- Spacers
- Axles
- Shafts
- Tooling
- Hardware
Grades and Sizes of Hex Bar
Eaton Steel Bar Company supplies cold drawn hex steel bar stock in a variety of sizes ranging from .... Other sizes may be available, so contact Eaton Steel for more information. The most commonly stocked grades offered in cold drawn hex bar include:
***Minimum Total Quantity Per Order is 10,000 lbs.***
Other grades are available by inquiry.
What are the benefits to cold drawn hex steel bar?
The cold-drawn process involves hot rolled bars or hot rolled steel coils being brought down to room temperature. Once the steel reaches room temperature, it is then hammered and rolled to ensure it fits through a die. It is then pulled through the die to reshape it into a thinner shape without altering the volume. Cold drawn steel does not change shape during processing, so the finished product has a predictable thickness and shape.
This process allows cold drawn steel to have an increased yield and tensile strength compared to other types of steel. The following are some characteristic and benefits of cold drawn steel.
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BENEFITS OF COLD DRAWN HEX STEEL BARS |
BENEFITS TO THE CUSTOMER |
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Tighter dimensional tolerances and improved dimensional consistency with each bar |
Reduces machining losses |
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Improved surface finish |
Improves quality and aesthetic appeal while reducing surface machining |
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Improved straightness capability |
Facilitates ease of automatic bar feeding |
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Increased mechanical properties, including hardness and both tensile and yield strength |
Reduces the need for hardening |
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Improved machinability and productivity |
Enables higher machining feeds and speeds with improved machined finishes |
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Improved formability |
Reduces loss of mechanical and creep strength |
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Minimizes stock removal |
Improves equipment performance and tool life |
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Increases cost effectiveness |
Optimizes machinability and reduces yield loss |
Compared to hot-rolled steel, cold-drawn steel products can be manufactured to give more precise dimensions, tighter tolerances, and sharper corners. While cold-drawn steel bars may be harder to work with their hot-rolled equivalents, they offer improved yield and tensile strength, enhanced mechanical properties, increased machinability, and superior surface finish compared to hot-rolled steel products.
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