Steel
- High strength-to-weight ratio, magnetic properties, requires coating for rust prevention.
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0.75 mm
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Carbon Steel Q195
A low-carbon mild steel with 0.06-0.12% carbon content, featuring excellent ductility and weldability but limited strength. Suitable Processes: Cold forming, bending, welding (all methods), stamping. Applications: Wire products, nails, fencing, and light structural frames.
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Carbon Steel Q215
Mild structural steel with 0.09-0.15% carbon, offering improved strength over Q195 while retaining good formability. Suitable Processes: Hot rolling, welding, shearing, riveting. Applications: Rebar, pipes, sheet metal components, and agricultural equipment.
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Carbon Steel Q235
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Carbon Steel Q255
Medium-carbon structural steel (0.18-0.28% C) with higher yield strength than Q235 but reduced weldability. Suitable Processes: Hot working, limited welding (preheat required), machining. Applications: Axles, couplings, and stressed mechanical parts.
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Carbon Steel Q275
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Carbon Steel 08F
Ultra-low-carbon steel (≤0.05% C) with superior deep-drawing characteristics for precision forming. Suitable Processes: Cold stamping, deep drawing, spinning. Applications: Automotive body panels, fuel tanks, and electrical appliance casings.
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Carbon Steel 10F
Free-cutting variant of 10-carbon steel with added sulfur/phosphorus for enhanced machinability. Suitable Processes: Turning, drilling, automatic screw machining. Applications: Fasteners, bushings, and mass-produced small precision parts.
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Carbon 20 Steel
Low-carbon engineering steel (0.17-0.23% C) offering optimal balance between machinability and case-hardening potential. Suitable Processes: Carburizing, cold heading, CNC machining. Applications: Camshafts, pins, and surface-hardened wear components.
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Carbon 45 Steel
Medium-carbon workhorse steel (0.42-0.50% C) widely used for quench-tempering heat treatment. Suitable Processes: Quenching & tempering, induction hardening, grinding. Applications: Crankshafts, bolts, and high-strength mechanical linkages
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Carbon 40Cr Steel
Chromium-alloyed steel (0.37-0.44% C + 0.8-1.1% Cr) with enhanced hardenability over plain carbon steels. Suitable Processes: Oil quenching, tempering, thread rolling. Applications: High-stress bolts, hydraulic press columns, and gear shafts.
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Carbon 35CrMo Steel
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Carbon 42CrMo Steel
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pros
- High Strength and Durability: Steel is renowned for its high tensile strength and durability, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications.
- Versatility: It is available in various grades and can be alloyed with other elements to enhance specific properties.
- Good Machinability: Many steel alloys are relatively easy to machine, allowing for precision and efficiency in manufacturing.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Steel is generally more affordable than other high-strength materials, making it a cost-effective choice for many applications.
- Heat Resistance: It can withstand high temperatures, making it ideal for heat and high-stress applications.
cons
- Corrosion Susceptibility: Steel can be prone to corrosion unless treated or alloyed with other elements.
- Density: Steel is denser and heavier than many other materials, which might be a drawback for applications requiring lightweight components.
- Tool Wear: Machining steel, especially harder alloys, can cause significant tool wear, necessitating frequent maintenance and replacement.
