AISI 1030 Carbon Steel
1030 steel, also known as AISI 1030 steel, is a medium carbon steel renowned for its outstanding balance of strength, toughness, and machinability. It is extensively employed across diverse industries for applications that demand moderate strength coupled with 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 exceptional machinability, 1030 steel is frequently chosen for producing shafts, gears, and various machine parts.
·Automotive Parts: This steel is ideal for automotive applications, such as manufacturing axles, crankshafts, and steering components.
·Construction : It is widely used in the construction sector for creating structural components, frames, and fasteners that require moderate strength.
·General Engineering : Extensively utilized in a variety of general engineering applications, including tools, dies, and all-purpose machinery components.
·Fasteners : Suitable for producing bolts, nuts, and other fasteners because of its excellent weldability and balanced strength.
Machinability :
·Boasting good machinability, this steel allows for smooth machining operations such as drilling, turning, milling, and grinding.
Weldability :
·Can be efficiently welded using common 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.
·Adheres to the rigorous ASTM A29/A29M standard for general requirements for steel bars, carbon, and alloy, hot-wrought.
Quality Assurance :
·Manufactured under stringent quality control measures to ensure uniform chemical composition, superior mechanical properties, and precise dimensional accuracy.
·Undergoes comprehensive testing and inspection procedures during production to meet the highest industry standards and specific customer requirements.
Heat Treatment :
·Typically provided in a normalized or annealed state. Heat treatment processes include annealing, normalizing, and quenching and tempering to achieve the desired mechanical characteristics.
Surface Treatment :
·Surface treatments such as blackening, painting, or coating are available to enhance corrosion resistance and improve visual appeal.
Environmental Considerations:
·1030 steel is fully recyclable, promoting sustainable manufacturing practices and mitigating environmental impact.