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1018 Steel Material Profile

A low-carbon mild steel with a good balance of strength, ductility, and machinability.

Technical Specification

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