Features
A.K.A.: Hex, Keystock
ASTM: A108-07 (ASTM A108 -07 Standard Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-Finished.)
Alloy: 1018
Characteristics: Oiled surface, smooth dark grey finish. Sharp or defined edges. Accurate dimensions throughout length.
Workability: Excellent candidate for most processing techniques.
Applications: Designed for close tolerance. Shafts, Gears, Sprockets
Specifications
Please Note:
Every effort has been made to ensure the reliability of the reported information, and is the result of a number of sources, including vendors and reference materials. Any use of the presented information is the user’s responsibility and is intended for educational purposes only.
Chemistry Data For 1018 Carbon Steel a
|
Carbon
(C)
|
Manganese (Mn)
|
Phosphorus
(P)
|
Sulfur
(S)
|
|
0.14-0.20
|
0.6-0.90
|
0.040
|
0.050
|
(a) Iron constitutes the remainder. Amounts indicated are maximums or ranges, unless indicated.
Mechanical Data for 1018 Carbon Steel
| Steel Type |
Minimum Tensile Strength (ksi) |
Minimum Yield Strength (0.2%, ksi) |
Hardnessb |
|
1018 Carbon Steel
|
|
|
|
| - Hot Rolled |
55-70
|
35-50
|
B67-B80
|
| - Cold Drawn |
70-85
|
60-75
|
B80-B90
|
(b) Typical Rockwell Hardness.