AISI 1030 Carbon Steel
AISI 1030 steel, a medium carbon steel, is celebrated for its exceptional balance of strength, toughness, and machinability. Its versatile nature makes it a preferred choice across various industries, suitable for applications requiring moderate strength and excellent weldability.
Chemical Composition:
·Carbon (C): 0.28% - 0.34%
·Manganese (Mn): 0.60% - 0.90%
·Phosphorus (P): Max 0.040%
·Sulfur (S): Max 0.050%
Physical Properties :
·Density: 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³)
·Melting Point: Approximately 1526°C (2779°F)
·Elastic Modulus: 190-210 GPa (27557-30458 ksi)
·Tensile Strength: 440 MPa (63800 psi)
·Yield Strength: 370 MPa (53700 psi)
·Elongation at Break: 15% - 20%
·Hardness (Brinell): 126 HB
Applications :
·Machinery Components : Thanks to its moderate strength and excellent machinability, AISI 1030 steel is widely used for manufacturing shafts, gears, and various machine parts.
·Automotive Parts: Ideal for automotive applications, 1030 steel is frequently used to produce axles, crankshafts, and steering components.
·Construction : In the construction sector, it is utilized for creating structural components, frames, and fasteners that demand moderate strength.
·General Engineering : Extensively applied in various general engineering tasks, including the production of tools, dies, and general-purpose machinery components.
·Fasteners : Frequently employed in the manufacture of bolts, nuts, and other fasteners due to its good weldability and moderate strength.
Machinability :
·AISI 1030 steel exhibits impressive machinability, ensuring ease of operations such as drilling, turning, milling, and grinding.
Weldability :
·This steel can be welded using standard methods such as gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
Standards :
·Classified under the prestigious American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) designated system.
·Conforms impeccably to the ASTM A29/A29M standard specification for the general requirements of steel bars, carbon, and alloy, hot-wrought.
Unrivaled Quality Assurance :
·Produced under rigorous quality control measures to ensure a consistent chemical composition, mechanical properties, and dimensional accuracy.
·Subjected to comprehensive testing and meticulous inspection procedures during production to meet industry standards and exceed customer specifications.
Advanced Heat Treatment :
·Typically supplied in a normalized or annealed condition, with heat treatment options including annealing, normalizing, and quenching and tempering to achieve the desired mechanical properties.
Premium Surface Treatment :
·Surface treatments such as blackening, painting, or coating can be applied to significantly enhance corrosion resistance and improve aesthetics.
Environmental Considerations:
·1030 steel is fully recyclable, contributing to sustainable manufacturing practices and significantly reducing environmental impact.







