1018 Steel Material Profile
A low-carbon mild steel with a good balance of strength, ductility, and machinability.
Mechanical Properties (Typical)
Density7.87 g/cm³
Tensile Strength440 MPa
Yield Strength370 MPa
Hardness126 Brinell
Machinability & Applications
Good machinability. Typically used for high-strength or critical applications where common aluminum alloys fall short.
Typical Applications
- Gear shafts
- Spindles
- Pins
- Structural components