Peeled Round Bars / Carbon Steel
AISI 1018
Low Carbon Steel
Material Overview
AISI 1018 - Low Carbon Steel
Material Type
Composition: ~0.18% carbon
Key Benefit: Excellent machinability and weldability
Characteristics
- Weldability: Excellent - can be welded by all methods
- Machinability: Excellent - easy to machine and form
- Cold Forming: Good for cold working operations
- Carburizing: Suitable for case hardening
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength: | 440-480 MPa |
| Yield Strength: | 370 MPa |
| Hardness: | ~120 HB |
| Elongation: | 15-20% |
Applications
- Pins, dowels, and shafts
- Studs and machine components
- Carburized parts (gears, cams)
- General engineering components
- Structural parts and brackets
- Low-stress applications
Advantages
- Cost-Effective: Economical material for general use
- Easy Machining: Excellent chip formation and tool life
- Good Weldability: No pre-heat or post-weld treatment needed
- Formability: Excellent for cold forming and bending
- Surface Hardening: Can be carburized for wear resistance
Processing Characteristics
- Machining: Excellent - high cutting speeds possible
- Welding: All standard welding methods applicable
- Heat Treatment: Can be normalized, carburized, or case hardened
- Cold Working: Good ductility for forming operations