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1018 Cold Rolled Steel Round Bar

1018 Cold Rolled Steel Round Bar

The 1018 Cold Rolled Steel Round Bar is a low carbon steel with excellent mechanical properties and a good balance of strength, ductility, and toughness. It is often used in the manufacturing of shafts, pins, and rods due to its superior surface finish and weldability. This versatile material is easily machined and is ideal for cold forming and bending operations. Its smooth finish and close dimensional tolerances make it suitable for precise applications in various industries including construction, engineering, and automotive.

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Alloy ASTM Characteristics
1018 ASTM A108-07

Precision machining components in automotive manufacturing.

Construction of industrial equipment and machinery.

Crafting of consumer goods requiring precise engineering and strength.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

  • The chemical composition of this product includes Carbon (C) at 0.14 - 0.2%, Iron (Fe) at 98.81 - 99.26%, Manganese (Mn) at 0.6 - 0.9%, Phosphorus (P) with a maximum of 0.04%, and Sulfur (S) with a maximum of 0.05%.

MECHANICAL INFORMATION

  • This material exhibits a chemical composition predominantly consisting of iron, with carbon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur present in varying trace amounts. Mechanical properties include a density of 7.87 g/cc, an ultimate tensile strength of 440 MPa, yield tensile strength of 370 MPa, and shear strength of 300 MPa. It has a melting point ranging from 1,420 to 1,460°C. The hardness measures at 126 Brinell and B71 Rockwell, indicating robust wear resistance, suitable for applications requiring cold finish production methods. The material's available sizes range from 1/8" to 1-1/4" in diameter, each with a length of 144 inches, and the corresponding weights vary from 0.042 to 4.174 lbs/ft.

AVAILABLE SIZES

  • The available sizes for this chemical composition and mechanical specification include rods with a length of 144 inches and the following diameters with corresponding weights: 1/8 inch with a weight of 0.042 lbs/ft, 5/32 inch with a weight of 0.065 lbs/ft, 3/16 inch with a weight of 0.093 lbs/ft, 7/32 inch with a weight of 0.127 lbs/ft, 1/4 inch with a weight of 0.166 lbs/ft, 5/16 inch with a weight of 0.260 lbs/ft, 3/8 inch with a weight of 0.375 lbs/ft, 7/16 inch with a weight of 0.511 lbs/ft, 1/2 inch with a weight of 0.667 lbs/ft, 9/16 inch with a weight of 0.845 lbs/ft, 5/8 inch with a weight of 1.042 lbs/ft, 11/16 inch with a weight of 1.262 lbs/ft, 3/4 inch with a weight of 1.502 lbs/ft, 13/16 inch with a weight of 1.763 lbs/ft, 7/8 inch with a weight of 2.045 lbs/ft, 15/16 inch with a weight of 2.347 lbs/ft, 1 inch with a weight of 2.670 lbs/ft, 1-1/8 inches with a weight of 3.380 lbs/ft, 1-3/16 inches with a weight of 3.766 lbs/ft, and 1-1/4 inches with a weight of 4.174 lbs/ft.