Description

Carbon steel 1018 is a low-carbon steel with excellent weldability, good machinability, and balanced mechanical properties for general-purpose applications.

Material Properties

density 7.87
hardness HRB 71
tensile_strength 440 MPa
yield_strength 370 MPa
corrosion_resistance Poor - requires coating

Applications

Shafts, pins, spindles, machinery parts, automotive components, structural applications