For ASME SA572 Grade 50/ SA572 Gr.50 steel plates, there are two types, the ASME SA572 Grade 50 hot rolled steel plates and SA572 Gr.50 open-coil-to- flat plates.
ASME SA572 Grade 50 hot rolled steel plates are usually cut edge on four sides. While SA572 Gr.50 open-coil-to- flat plates are open flat from SA572 Gr.50 steel coils, and generally have two cutting edges on the length side, the 2 width sides are usually mill edge. Of course, if client have special requirement, the SA572 Gr.50 steel plates suppliers can also provide 4 side cut edges SA572 Gr.50 open-coil-to- flat plates for you. Meanwhile, SA572 Gr.50 open-coil-to- flat plates are much cheaper than ASME SA572 Grade 50 hot rolled steel plates.
Besides, the surface of ASME SA572 Grade 50 hot rolled steel plates is much flattier than that of SA572 Gr.50 open-coil-to- flat plates. After some time, SA572 Gr.50 open-coil-to- flat plates are possible to generate original scrolls.
If the flatness requirements for ASME SA572 Grade 50/ SA572 Gr.50 steel plates is not very high, the SA572 Gr.50 open-coil-to- flat plates can be used instead to save cost. Otherwise, it is better to use ASME SA572 Grade 50 hot rolled steel plates to guarantee long term smooth cooperation.