1008 Carbon Steel Coil for Stamping, Forming and Sheet Metal Fabrication
For many manufacturers, the main reason for choosing 1008 carbon steel coil is not strength, but formability. With its low carbon content, 1008 steel can be bent, stamped, rolled, and formed with relatively low risk of cracking, making it a common material in high-volume manufacturing.
In actual export orders, 1008 coil is frequently purchased by stamping factories, tube mills, appliance component suppliers, and sheet metal fabricators that require stable processing performance and consistent coil quality.
Product Specifications
| Item |
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| Standard | SAE/AISI 1008 |
| Supply Condition | Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm – 12 mm |
| Width | 20 mm – 2000 mm |
| Coil Weight | 3 – 25 Tons |
| Surface Finish | Bright, Oiled, Pickled |
| Processing Service |
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| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | T/T, L/C |
| Item | Value |
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.10% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.30 – 0.50% |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.040% |
| Sulfur (S) |
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| Tensile Strength | 270 – 410 MPa |
| Yield Strength | ≥ 170 MPa |
| Elongation | ≥ 28% |
Why Many Fabricators Choose 1008 Coil
Superior Stamping & Deep Drawing Performance
With controlled ultra-low carbon content (0.04%–0.10%) and balanced manganese ratio, 1008 steel delivers 22%–33% elongation at break and 50%–63% reduction of area, far exceeding standard mild steel grades. It sustains multi-step deep drawing, sharp bending and complex stamping without edge splitting or surface micro-cracks, ideal for thin-shell, curved and embossed stamped components that demand heavy plastic deformation.
Stable Uniform Properties for Uninterrupted Automated Lines
Each coil undergoes homogenized annealing to lock consistent tensile strength (330–370 MPa) and yield strength (285 MPa) across full coil length, with thickness tolerance held within ±0.02 mm. This batch-to-batch uniformity cuts coil change downtime by up to 18% and lowers scrap loss from inconsistent forming for high-speed stamping and roll-forming production lines running 16+ hours daily.
Full Compatibility with All Standard Fabrication & Welding Processes
Its ultra-low impurity level enables flawless performance across spot welding, butt fusion, laser cutting, CNC punching and cold bending. No pre-heating or special filler metal is required during welding; spatter rate stays below 3% in mass automated welding, shortening secondary grinding workload by nearly 40% for general hardware, appliance and automotive structural parts.
Consistent Clean Surface for High-Quality Post-Treatment
Our cold rolled 1008 coil features uniform base surface roughness Ra ≤0.9 μm with minimal scale and inclusions. This smooth substrate delivers 25% stronger adhesion for powder coating, liquid paint, zinc plating and anodizing treatments, eliminating pinholes, peeling and uneven color defects on finished exposed parts.
Applications
Our factory delivers one-stop custom metal processing for multiple industries. Our core finished product range includes:
- Metal Stamping Parts
- Appliance Components
- Steel Tubes and Pipes
- Electrical Cabinets
- Shelving Systems
- Automotive Brackets
- Cold-Formed Profiles
- General Sheet Metal Fabrication
FAQ
Q: Is 1008 steel suitable for stamping?
A: Yes. 1008 is widely used for stamping and forming applications because of its good ductility.
Q: Can cold rolled 1008 coil be supplied?
A: Yes. Both hot rolled and cold rolled conditions are available.
Q: Is 1008 suitable for tube production?
A: Yes. Many tube mills use 1008 coil as a raw material for welded tube manufacturing.
Q: Can the coil be slit into strips?
A: Yes. Slitting and cut-to-length services are available according to customer requirements.
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