AISI 1030 Carbon Steel
1030 steel, also known as AISI 1030 steel, is a premier medium carbon steel celebrated for its harmonious blend of strength, toughness, and machinability. It is extensively utilized across various industries for applications demanding 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 balanced strength and superior machinability, 1030 steel is a preferred material for crafting shafts, gears, and various machine parts.
·Automotive Parts: Ideal for automotive applications, it is used in the creation of axles, crankshafts, and steering components.
·Construction : Employed in the construction sector for manufacturing structural elements, frames, and fasteners that require moderate strength.
·General Engineering : Widely used in diverse engineering applications, including tools, dies, and general-purpose machinery parts.
·Fasteners : Favored for producing bolts, nuts, and other fasteners due to its excellent weldability and moderate strength.
Machinability :
·Exhibits superior machinability, facilitating easy machining operations such as drilling, turning, milling, and grinding.
Weldability :
·Supports common welding techniques including 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, ensuring top-tier quality and industry recognition.
·Conforms meticulously to the ASTM A29/A29M standard specification for general requirements of steel bars, whether carbon or alloy, hot-wrought with precision.
Quality Assurance :
·Produced under stringent quality control measures, ensuring unwavering consistency in chemical composition, mechanical properties, and dimensional accuracy.
·Rigorously subjected to a multitude of testing and inspection procedures during production, guaranteeing compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
Heat Treatment :
·Typically provided in a normalized or annealed state, with heat treatment options including annealing, normalizing, quenching, and tempering to meet specific mechanical property requirements.
Surface Treatment :
·Enhanced with surface treatments such as blackening, painting, or coating to bolster corrosion resistance and elevate aesthetic appeal.
Environmental Considerations:
·1030 steel is fully recyclable, promoting sustainable manufacturing practices and reducing environmental impact significantly.