Carbon steel C45 (1.0503) for CNC machining
Shafts, pins, gears, parts that need induction hardening.
- Family
- Steel
- Density
- 7.85 g/cm³
- Machinability
- average (3/5)
- Relative cutting speed
- about 28% of aluminium 6082
- Indicative price
- €2 per kg
What to know
Medium-carbon steel with a good balance of strength and machinability. Can be hardened.
Design tips
Carbon steels rust. Specify a coating such as zinc plating, black oxide or paint, and remember coatings add thickness.
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