Carbon Steel
Custom Carbon Steel Machined Parts
Contract Manufacturing for Carbon Steel
Carbon steel is an excellent choice for custom machining due to its versatility and cost-effectiveness. Alloys like AISI 1018 and AISI 1040 offer a great balance of machinability, weldability, and strength, making them suitable for a variety of applications. Low-carbon options provide excellent ductility for intricate designs, while medium-carbon variants ensure higher tensile strength and toughness for demanding environments. With the ability to tailor mechanical properties through heat treatment, carbon steel allows for durable, high-performance parts. Partnering with us guarantees expertly crafted components that meet your specific needs, enhancing efficiency and performance in your projects.
| Details | Carbon (C) | Manganese (Mn) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AISI 1015 | Low hardenability carbon steel with low tensile strength and contains approximately 0.15% carbon making it malleable and ductile. Base Iron (Fe) | 0.13-0.18% | 0.30-0.60% | 0.04% (max) | 0.05% (max) |
| AISI 1018 | Low-carbon steel with good machinability and weldability. Good toughness, strength, ductility, formability, weldability and workability. | 0.15-0.20% | 0.60-0.90% | 0.040% | 0.050% |
| AISI 1020 | Low-carbon steel with good machinability and weldability. Resistant to induction hardening or flame hardening. | 0.18-0.23% | 0.30-0.60% | 0.040% | 0.050% |
| AISI 1022 | Low hardenability carbon steel with low tensile strength. Higher content of manganese and carbon compared to AISI 1020 steel. | 0.15-0.20% | up to 0.60% | up to 0.04% | 0.05% Sulfur |
| AISI 1030 | Base metal Iron (Fe). | 0.28-0.34% | 0.60-0.90% | 0.04% (max) | 0.05% (max) |
| AISI 1040 | Medium-strength steel with adequate tensile strength. Good machinability and weldability. Base metal Iron (Fe). | 0.37-0.44% | 0.60-0.90% | 0.04% (max) | 0.05% (max) |
| AISI 1042 | Low hardenability carbon steel with low tensile strength. Base metal Iron (Fe). | 0.40-0.47% | 0.60-0.90% | 0.04% (max) | 0.05% (max) |
| AISI 1050 | High-carbon, cold rolled steel that can be hardened by heat treatment to a maximum hardness of approximately Rockwell C 58. Base metal Iron (Fe). | 0.48-0.55% | 0.60-0.90% | 0.04% (max) | 0.05% (max) |
| AISI 1117 | Low carbon, high manganese steel. Base metal Iron (Fe). | 0.14-0.20% | 1.00-1.30% | 0.04% (max) | 0.08-0.13% |
| AISI 1137 | Iron: ~98% Tensile strength: 584 MPa Yield strength: 344 MPa Hardness: 174 Iron: ~98% | 0.32-0.39% | 1.35-1.65% | 0.04% (max) | 0.08-0.13% |
| AISI 1141 | Iron: Balance Tensile Strength: 108,000 psi Yield Strength: 90,000 psi Elongation in 2″: 10% | 0.40%-0.48% | 1.35%-1.65% | 0.04% (max) | 0.08%-0.13% |
| AISI 1144 | Iron: 97.50 – 98.01% Tensile strength: 745 MPa Yield strength: 620 MPa Hardness: 217 | 0.40-0.48% | 1.35-1.65% | 0.04% (max) | 0.24-0.33% |
| AISI 1212 | Iron: 98.52 – 99.07% Tensile strength: 540 MPa Yield strength: 415 MPa Hardness: 167 | ≤ 0.13% | 0.70 – 1.0% | 0.07 – 0.12% | 0.16 – 0.23% |
| Carbon (C) | Manganese (Mn) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) | Iron | Tensile strength | Yield strength | Hardness | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AISI 1137 | 0.32-0.39% | 1.35-1.65% | 0.04% (max) | 0.08-0.13% | 98% | 584 MPa | 344 MPa | 174 | – |
| AISI 1141 | 0.40%-0.48% | 1.35%-1.65% | 0.04% (max) | 0.08%-0.13% | Balance | 108,000 psi | 90,000 psi | – | Elongation in 2″: 10% |
| AISI 1144 | 0.40-0.48% | 1.35-1.65% | 0.04% (max) | 0.24-0.33% | 97.50 – 98.01% | 745 MPa | 620 MPa | 217 | – |
| AISI 1212 | ≤ 0.13% | 0.70 – 1.0% | 0.07 – 0.12% | 0.16 – 0.23% | 98.52 – 99.07% | 540 MPa | 415 MPa | 167 | – |
| AISI 1213 | ≤ 0.13% | 0.70 – 1.0% | 0.07 – 0.12% | 0.24 – 0.33% | 98.42 – 98.99% | 540 MPa | 415 MPa | 167 | – |
| AISI 1215 | 0.09% | 0.75 – 1.05% | 0.04 – 0.09% | 0.26 – 0.35% | 98.42 – 98.95% | 540 MPa | 415 MPa | 167 | – |
| 1144 STRESSPROOF | 0.40-0.48% | 1.35-1.65% | 0.04% (max) | 0.24-0.33% | 97.50 – 98.01% | 745 MPa | 620 MPa | 217 | – |
| AISI 12L14 | 0.15% (max) | 0.85-1.15% | 0.04 – 0.09% | 0.26-0.35% | Balance | 540 MPa | 415 MPa | 163 | Lead: 0.15-0.35% |