There are many different categories of steel, and carbon steels are one such category that contains 0.12 to 2% carbon in them. The steel gains hardness and strength with heat treatment when the carbon percentage content increases; however its ductility is reduced.
1018 Cold Rolled Steel Plate
There are many different categories of steel, and carbon steels are one such category that contains 0.12 to 2% carbon in them. The steel gains hardness and strength with heat treatment when the carbon percentage content increases; however its ductility is reduced.
AISI 1018 carbon steel is a free machining grade that is the most commonly available grade around the world. Although its mechanical properties are not very unique, it still can be easily formed, machined, welded and fabricated.
The following sections will discuss in detail about AISI 1018 carbon steel.
Scope of Application
AISI 1018 carbon steel is commonly used in high volume screw machine parts applications. The other applications of this alloy are as follows:
- Shafts
- Spindles
- Pins
- Rods
- Sprocket assemblies.
