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1018 Cold Rolled Steel Square Bar

1018 Cold Rolled Steel Square Bar

The 1018 Cold Rolled Steel Square Bar is a versatile and widely used material known for its excellent strength and workability. Its cold-rolled finish provides a smoother surface and tighter dimensional tolerances compared to hot-rolled bars. This type of steel is commonly utilized in various applications, including construction, manufacturing, and fabrication, thanks to its superior machinability, weldability, and ability to be easily formed into complex shapes.

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Alloy ASTM Characteristics
1018 ASTM A108-07

Manufacturing precision machinery components.

Construction of structural frameworks.

Fabrication of custom metal parts and prototypes.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

  • The chemical composition for this category consists of Carbon (C) at 0.14 - 0.2%, Iron (Fe) at 98.81 - 99.26%, Manganese (Mn) at 0.6 - 0.9%, with Phosphorus (P) and Sulfur (S) present as impurities at a maximum of 0.04% and 0.05%, respectively.

MECHANICAL INFORMATION

  • The mechanical information for this material includes a density of 0.284 lb/in3 or 7.87 g/cc, an ultimate tensile strength of 63,800 psi or 440 MPa, yield tensile strength of 53,700 psi or 370 MPa, and shear strength of 43,500 psi or 300 MPa. The melting point of this material ranges from 2,590 to 2,670°F (1,420 to 1,460°C). It features a Brinell hardness of 126 and a Rockwell hardness of B71. This material is produced using a cold finish method. The available sizes range from 1/8" to 2-1/4" with respective weights per foot. This mechanical data is approximate, and for precise material test reports, please contact our Customer Service Department.

AVAILABLE SIZES

  • The available sizes for this category include a variety of diameters, each with a length of 144.00 inches. The sizes and their corresponding weights in pounds per foot (lbs/ft) are as follows: 1/8" at 0.053 lbs/ft, 3/16" at 0.120 lbs/ft, 1/4" at 0.213 lbs/ft, 5/16" at 0.332 lbs/ft, 3/8" at 0.478 lbs/ft, 7/16" at 0.651 lbs/ft, 1/2" at 0.849 lbs/ft, 9/16" at 1.076 lbs/ft, 5/8" at 1.328 lbs/ft, 3/4" at 1.913 lbs/ft, 7/8" at 2.603 lbs/ft, 1" at 3.400 lbs/ft, 1-1/8" at 4.303 lbs/ft, 1-1/4" at 5.313 lbs/ft, 1-3/8" at 6.428 lbs/ft, 1-1/2" at 7.650 lbs/ft, 1-5/8" at 8.975 lbs/ft, 1-3/4" at 10.410 lbs/ft, 2" at 13.599 lbs/ft, and 2-1/4" at 17.210 lbs/ft.