Description
AISI 1040 Carbon Steel
AISI 1040 carbon steel is a versatile and widely-used medium carbon steel known for its exceptional balance of strength, toughness, and affordability. This material has proven its reliability in demanding applications across industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and machinery production, where durability and performance are paramount.
Features
- Medium Tensile Strength: Ideal for components that require strength without compromising flexibility.
- Good Weldability: Compatible with numerous welding techniques for ease of fabrication.
- Excellent Machinability: Simplifies the manufacturing process, reducing production time.
- Heat Treatable: Easily treated to enhance its mechanical properties as required.
- Wear Resistance: Performs well under friction and stress, ensuring longer operational life.
Benefits
The advantages of AISI 1040 carbon steel lie in its combination of affordability and dependability. It supports a broad range of applications, saving you money without sacrificing quality. Its adaptability to heat treatments allows for customization to meet specific project needs, providing a cost-effective solution for both small-scale and large-scale industrial tasks. Additionally, its superior machinability simplifies manufacturing, reducing labor and production costs.
Applications
Renowned for its reliability, AISI 1040 is commonly used in a variety of industries, including but not limited to:
- Automotive: Crankshafts, couplings, and connecting rods.
- Machinery: Gears, axles, and machinery parts.
- Construction: Structural components requiring high tensile strength.
- Agriculture: Implements and tools designed for wear resistance.
Technical Specifications
- Chemical Composition: Carbon(0.37%-0.44%), Manganese(0.60%-0.90%), Phosphorus(max. 0.040%), Sulfur(max. 0.050%).
- Mechanical Properties: Tensile Strength (570 MPa), Yield Strength (330 MPa), and Elongation (16%).
AISI 1040 carbon steel offers a durable and customizable solution for industries seeking dependable materials to meet their performance goals. It blends strength, cost-effectiveness, and versatility, making it one of the most sought-after materials for industrial applications.
