Cold Roll Rectangle Bar 1018 Cold Finish offers a good blend of strength, some ductility, ease of welding and machining. 1018, the most popular of the cold-rolled steels, is chemically similar to A36 Hot-Rolled steel, but the finishing process offers superior surface finish and mechanical properties. It is typically used in pins, rods, shafts, spindles, and sprockets.
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Chemistry Information : 1018 Carbon Steel
Yes, this 1018 cold finish carbon steel rectangle bar can be custom cut. It is available in various lengths up to 144 inches, and custom cuts are processed at the warehouse to meet your size requirements.
This bar is commonly used for pins, rods, shafts, spindles, and sprockets due to its good blend of strength, ductility, and ease of welding and machining.
Yes, this product is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C) and material test reports (MTR) are available to verify its chemical and mechanical properties.
The bar has a yield tensile strength of 54 ksi, ultimate tensile strength of 64 ksi, elongation of 15%, and a Rockwell hardness of 71, making it strong yet machinable.
The cold finish process provides a superior surface finish compared to hot-rolled steel, and the bar has a machinability rating of 78, making it easier to machine.