Review the condition
Describe the surface, edge or dimensional issue and share your material requirements.
Chicagoland, Illinois · Est. 1990
Explore processing options for coil with surface, edge or dimensional problems.
Describe the surface, edge or dimensional issue and share your material requirements.
Ask about brushing, decambering, re-slitting, gauge reduction and edge correction for the specific problem.
The team reviews the material and proposed correction before recommending a processing route.
MD Metals evaluates whether existing coil can be made useful through surface or dimensional correction. Suitability depends on the condition, grade, width and thickness of the material.
Brushes and pads can address light rust, staining, excess oil and surface residue.
Learn more →Edging-line units can correct lateral curvature in narrow strip.
Learn more →Previously slit coils may be resized; the source page lists coils as narrow as 1.5 inches.
Learn more →Possible thickness reduction is assessed against the width and grade.
Learn more →Discuss the specific edge defect and dimensions before deciding whether repair is suitable.
Learn more →Before and after brushing, from MD Metals.


Grade, dimensions, coil condition, photos of the issue and intended use. Include your intended application and any critical tolerances.
Our team reviews the material, dimensions and operations together to confirm the available processing route.
Discuss quantities, packaging, delivery requirements and scheduling with the team before the order is finalized.
Let’s review your next order
Bring your material specification and finished dimensions. Our Chicagoland, Illinois team will help review the requirements.