Necessary information and cautions in ordering steel

A user needs to provide following information while placing an order:

1. Product designation
2. Product standard number
3. Steel grade
4. Product specification and size accuracy(Incl.thickness, width and length)
5. Edge status
6. Surface quality level
7. Flatness accuracy
8. Coating type, coating weight and surface treatment in case of coated products
9. Surface structure in case of hot dip galvanized
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10. Weight
11. Packing method
12. Application
13. Other special requirements