Cold-rolled steel refers to low-carbon steel produced by a “cold rolling” method by removing rust from hot-rolled sheet by "pickling" it in a weak acid solution, then washing, brushing, drying, oiling and unrolling the sheet and finally performing cold-rolling by passing the sheet through a reducing mill under pressure and winding it into a roll. ...
The metal is easily formable for moderate draw applications. This makes it ideal for use in many automobiles, electrical appliances, home appliances and metal furniture. Metal filing cabinets and school lockers are commonly made of this metal.