stocked in flats, squares, rounds, and hex
A low-carbon steel, having higher manganese contents that certain other low-carbon steels, such as 1020. Being richer in manganese, 1018 is a better steel for carburized parts, since it produces a harder and more uniform case. It also has higher mechanical properties and better machining characteristics. The hot rolled bats used in the manufacture of this product are of special quality.
| Chemical Analysis |
| Carbon |
.15/.20 |
| Manganese |
.60/.90 |
| Phosphorus |
.04
max. |
| Sulfur |
.05
max. |
Suitable for parts requiring cold forming, such as crimping, swaging or bending. However, for severe bends, stress relieving may be necessary to prevent cracking. Especially suitable for carburized parts requiring soft core and high surface hardness, such as gears, pinions, worms, kingpins, chain pins, ratchets.
This grade will respond to any of the standard carburizing methods and subsequent heat treatments. For a hard case and tough core, the following heat treatment is suggested: Carburize at 1650° - 1700° F for approximately eight hours, cool in box and reheat to 1400° -1450° F. Quench in water and draw at 300° -350° F.
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note: Technical data is compiled from various sources and is for
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the replacement cost of the steel.