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AMS 6348, AMS 6370, AMS S-6758 |
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As its name implies, carbon steel stands out for its higher carbon content compared to other steel types, typically ranging from 0.05% to 2.5%. Cold-finished carbon steel takes the strength and durability of standard carbon steel to the next level through a refined manufacturing process. By being drawn or rolled at room temperature, this material boasts improved surface quality, tighter tolerances, and enhanced mechanical properties. These characteristics make it an ideal choice for applications demanding precision, such as machinery components, tools, and structural elements.
At Hadco, we offer an extensive range of cold-finished carbon steel products, including round, square, and rectangular bars, as well as carbon steel sheets. Whether your project requires precision, strength, or a polished finish, our inventory has you covered.
1018 carbon steel is a low-carbon, mild steel known for its excellent machinability, good weldability, and balanced mechanical properties. It has a low carbon content, typically around 0.18%, which makes it easier to form and process while offering moderate strength and toughness. 1018 is commonly used in its cold-rolled form, which improves its dimensional accuracy and surface finish. It is widely utilized in applications such as shafts, gears, pins, and structural components, where ease of machining and fabrication are essential. Its versatility and cost-effectiveness make 1018 carbon steel a popular choice in manufacturing and engineering.
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1045 steel is a medium-carbon steel widely used in applications requiring strength, toughness, and durability. It is commonly utilized in the production of machinery components, automotive parts, and construction materials. This steel is valued for its excellent mechanical properties, including good strength and toughness. It can be heat treated and hardened to enhance performance, offering good wear resistance. With its medium carbon content, 1045 steel provides a balance of machinability and weldability, making it suitable for producing components like gears, shafts, and bolts that endure high stress and wear. Additionally, 1045 steel exhibits good ductility and formability, allowing it to adapt well to various fabrication processes. Its cost-effectiveness further contributes to its popularity across a wide range of industrial and engineering applications.
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12L14 steel is characterized by its low carbon content and good machinability, which makes it easy to work with and shape into various forms. It also has good weldability and formability, making it suitable for various fabrication processes. In addition, 12L14 steel has good tensile strength and ductility, making it suitable for use in various structural applications. One of 12L14’s main advantages is its excellent machinability, which makes it an ideal choice for the production of parts that require precise tolerances and smooth finishes. It is often used to produce cold-drawn parts, as it can be easily cold-worked to increase its strength and hardness. It is also commonly used in the production of screw machine parts, as it can be easily machined to close tolerances and has good wear resistance.
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1215 steel is characterized by its low carbon content and good machinability, which makes it easy to work with and shape into various forms. It also has good weldability and formability, making it suitable for multiple fabrication processes. In addition, 1215 steel has good tensile strength and ductility, making it ideal for use in various structural applications. One of 1215 main advantages is its excellent machinability, which makes it a perfect choice for use in the production of parts that require precise tolerances and smooth finishes. It is often used to produce cold-drawn parts, as it can be easily cold-worked to increase strength and hardness. It is also commonly used in the production of screw machine parts, as it can be easily machined to close tolerances and has good wear resistance.
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Alloy steel combines iron and carbon with additional elements like manganese, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, vanadium, or tungsten to create a specialized material. These alloying elements give the steel unique properties, such as greater strength, improved hardness, enhanced corrosion resistance, and superior wear resistance compared to standard carbon steel. Engineers design each grade of alloy steel to meet specific performance requirements, tailoring its properties based on the type and proportion of added elements. This adaptability positions alloy steel as a vital material in industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and heavy machinery, where durability and reliability are essential. Manufacturers rely on alloy steel to produce high-performance tools, structural components, and machine parts, ensuring exceptional performance in demanding applications.
Known as Chromoly steel, 4130 alloy steel combines chromium and molybdenum to deliver an excellent balance of strength, toughness, and wear resistance. It boasts a high strength-to-weight ratio, good ductility, and outstanding machinability, making it a versatile material for industries such as aerospace, automotive, motorsports, and construction. Engineers value 4130 steel for its exceptional weldability, as it maintains structural integrity after welding and can undergo heat treatment to further enhance its mechanical properties. While it offers moderate resistance to atmospheric corrosion, coatings or plating can improve its durability in challenging environments. Common applications include roll cages, aircraft frames, engine mounts, gears, and structural tubing. These features make 4130 alloy steel a dependable and cost-effective choice for creating lightweight yet durable components.
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4140 alloy steel is a high-performance material prized for its outstanding strength, toughness, and resistance to wear. Its composition, featuring chromium and molybdenum, provides enhanced mechanical properties that make it a reliable choice for challenging applications. Known for its excellent hardenability, 4140 can be heat treated to achieve impressive strength and hardness while maintaining flexibility and impact resistance.
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4330 alloy steel offers unmatched reliability for demanding engineering applications, making it a staple in industries that require strength and resilience under extreme conditions. Its low-alloy composition, enriched with nickel, chromium, and molybdenum, gives it advanced mechanical capabilities. These include superior toughness, fatigue resistance, and adaptability to heat treatment, which allows the material to achieve exceptional hardness without compromising ductility or impact resistance. 4330 steel’s versatility makes it indispensable in aerospace, energy, and heavy equipment sectors, where components such as landing gear, drilling tools, and high-stress structural parts demand exceptional durability. With moderate weldability and machinability, 4330 steel adapts seamlessly to complex manufacturing needs. Applying coatings or platings further boosts its moderate resistance to corrosion, ensuring long-term performance in the harshest environments. For engineers and manufacturers seeking reliability and precision, 4330 alloy steel consistently delivers.
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4340 alloy steel is a high-strength, low-alloy material valued for its remarkable durability, wear resistance, and ability to withstand fatigue. Enriched with nickel, chromium, and molybdenum, this steel achieves superior hardenability, making it highly adaptable to demanding applications. Heat treatment further enhances its mechanical properties, enabling it to deliver exceptional strength and impact resistance while maintaining flexibility and ductility. To combat environmental challenges, coatings or platings are commonly applied to improve its corrosion resistance and longevity. Industries like aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and manufacturing rely heavily on 4340 steel for mission-critical components exposed to extreme stress. Its versatility is evident in its widespread use for gears, shafts, crankshafts, connecting rods, and other high-stress parts. With balanced weldability and machinability, 4340 steel continues to set the standard for reliability and performance in demanding industrial environments.
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8620 alloy steel is a low-alloy nickel-chromium-molybdenum steel widely valued for its exceptional suitability for carburizing—a heat treatment process that hardens only the surface of a part while preserving a tough, ductile core. This makes it ideal for components that must endure continuous metal-on-metal contact without compromising structural integrity. In typical applications, machine shops will machine 8620 parts to final dimensions and then send them for carburizing to achieve a hard, wear-resistant outer layer. Its excellent balance of machinability, core strength, surface hardness, and fatigue resistance makes 8620 a go-to material for high-performance, high-wear components such as gears, shafts, axles, springs, bolts, nuts, wear sleeves, bearings, and hand tools like ratchets, hammers, and wrenches. Whether for automotive, industrial, or heavy machinery use, 8620 delivers consistent performance where both durability and wear resistance are critical.Product List
300M steel stands out as a high-performance material, designed to meet the most demanding requirements of modern engineering. This vacuum-melted, low-alloy steel is prized for its exceptional strength, toughness, and resistance to fatigue. Modified from 4340 steel, it features added silicon and vanadium, enhancing its hardenability and ability to withstand cyclic loads. Its excellent strength-to-weight ratio makes it a preferred choice in industries like aerospace, motorsports, and defense. Frequently used in applications such as landing gear, drive shafts, connecting rods, and structural components, 300M excels under extreme stress and fatigue. Alongside its impressive strength, it retains outstanding ductility and fracture toughness. Heat treatment customizes its performance, while protective coatings or platings improve its moderate corrosion resistance. When reliability and durability are paramount, 300M steel rises to the challenge with unmatched consistency.
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Carbon tubing and pipe serve as essential materials for structural and mechanical applications, offering unmatched versatility. Their durability, strength, and cost-effectiveness make them indispensable in industries such as construction, manufacturing, energy, and transportation. Seamless tubing is particularly suited for high-pressure and heat transfer systems, while structural grades thrive in load-bearing frameworks and precision components. Carbon tubing and pipe meet diverse performance needs with outstanding machinability and formability. They are widely used in industrial machinery, automotive components, construction projects, and energy infrastructure. Available in various shapes and dimensions, these materials consistently provide dependable performance, even under challenging conditions.
A-179 seamless tube is a carbon steel product specifically designed for efficient heat transfer in applications such as boilers, heat exchangers, and condensers. Known for its exceptional thermal conductivity, it supports systems that demand consistent and reliable performance under high temperatures. Its seamless construction provides uniformity, enhanced durability, and resistance to high pressure, ensuring dependability in rigorous operating conditions. The smooth internal surface of A-179 tubing minimizes flow resistance, promoting optimal efficiency, while its excellent machinability allows for easy fabrication and customization. This tubing is engineered to withstand extreme pressures and temperatures, making it a versatile choice for industries such as power generation, chemical processing, and HVAC systems. Combining strength, precision, and affordability, A-179 seamless tube remains a go-to material for critical heat transfer applications.
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A500 steel is a versatile carbon steel designed for structural applications. It offers a combination of strength, durability, and reliability. As a cold-formed material available in welded and seamless options, it excels in load-bearing roles such as columns, beams, and frameworks. Manufactured in various shapes, including round, square, and rectangular tubing, A500 steel provides exceptional formability and weldability, making it adaptable to a wide range of construction and industrial projects. Available in multiple grades, A500 steel is tailored to meet diverse performance needs. Its impressive strength-to-weight ratio ensures structural stability while optimizing material efficiency. Its consistent mechanical properties make it a trusted choice for industries that demand uncompromising structural integrity, such as construction, infrastructure, and transportation. Cost-effective and durable, A500 steel is an indispensable material that supports countless structural endeavors with unmatched dependability.
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A513 steel is a reliable choice for mechanical applications that demand precision, flexibility, and strength. Manufactured using electric-resistance welding (ERW), this carbon steel tubing delivers consistent dimensions and a refined surface finish, ensuring high-quality results in every project. Its superior machinability makes it ideal for crafting parts like automotive components, furniture frames, and machinery. What sets A513 steel apart is its adaptability. Available in square, rectangular, and custom shapes, it combines durability with excellent formability, making it easy to cut, bend, or shape to meet specific design requirements. This versatility is further enhanced by its strong weldability, which allows for seamless integration into a wide range of mechanical and structural applications. Whether used in industrial machinery, fabrication projects, or custom designs, A513 steel offers a dependable and cost-efficient solution. Its balance of performance and affordability ensures it meets the needs of industries that value precision, reliability, and long-lasting quality.
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Hot rolled steel is a robust and economical material created by rolling steel at elevated temperatures, typically above its recrystallization point. This high-temperature process makes the steel easier to shape into a variety of forms, including sheets, bars, and structural profiles, while also enhancing its toughness and ductility. Though it features a slightly rougher surface and less precise dimensions compared to cold-rolled steel, it is perfectly suited for applications where strict tolerances are unnecessary. Known for its versatility and durability, hot-rolled steel is a staple in industries such as construction, automotive production, and heavy equipment manufacturing. Its excellent formability allows it to adapt to diverse project needs, from large-scale infrastructure to industrial machinery. Combined with its affordability, these characteristics make hot-rolled steel a practical and dependable option for a wide range of applications.
A36 steel is a highly versatile structural carbon steel renowned for its strength, affordability, and adaptability. Recognized as one of the most commonly used steel grades, it offers balanced mechanical properties that include excellent weldability, machinability, and formability. Typically supplied in hot-rolled form, A36 steel is designed to deliver reliable performance across a wide array of structural applications. With a minimum yield strength of 36,000 psi, A36 steel is an ideal choice for construction projects such as buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure. It is equally suited for manufacturing components like base plates, beams, and channels, thanks to its ease of cutting, drilling, and welding. Durable yet cost-efficient, A36 steel remains a staple material in industries requiring dependable and economical structural solutions.
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P&O Steel, or Pickled and Oiled Steel, is a hot-rolled product that undergoes a specialized treatment to enhance its surface quality. The pickling process removes mill scale and surface impurities formed during production, leaving the steel clean and smooth. Following this, a thin layer of oil is applied to prevent rust and corrosion, resulting in a material that combines the strength of hot-rolled steel with improved surface properties.
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Tool steel is a highly specialized class of carbon and alloy steels engineered to endure the rigorous demands of cutting, shaping, and forming materials. Renowned for its exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and ability to retain sharp edges under intense stress and elevated temperatures, tool steel is a critical material in the production of tools and dies. It plays a vital role in industries such as machining, metalworking, and construction. Offered in a wide range of grades, tool steel can be tailored to meet the requirements of specific applications, from cutting tools and punches to molds and high-performance industrial equipment. Its unique combination of toughness, durability, and reliability allows it to excel in environments where precision and endurance are paramount. Tool steel’s adaptability and proven performance make it an irreplaceable asset in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing.
4140/42 steel is a versatile low-alloy material valued for its strength, toughness, and resistance to wear. Enriched with chromium and molybdenum, it boasts excellent hardenability, allowing for heat treatment that tailors its mechanical properties to specific applications. This adaptability has made 4140/42 steel a preferred choice in industries like automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, and heavy machinery. Known for its high tensile strength, ductility, and impact resistance, 4140/42 steel excels in the production of critical components such as gears, shafts, axles, and bolts that must endure heavy loads and wear. Its good machinability and moderate weldability further enhance its suitability for efficient fabrication processes. Whether used in manufacturing or heavy-duty applications, this steel provides a cost-effective, reliable solution for producing durable parts that meet demanding performance standards.Product List
O1 steel is a reliable oil-hardening tool steel that combines excellent machinability, toughness, and wear resistance. Its high carbon and alloy content provide the perfect balance between hardness and durability, making it well-suited for applications that require both precision and strength. Through heat treatment, O1 steel achieves impressive hardness levels, enabling it to retain sharp edges and endure repeated impacts. This steel is commonly used to produce cutting tools, dies, punches, and gauges, thanks to its ability to be ground to a fine finish, ensuring high accuracy and consistent performance. Known for its dimensional stability, O1 steel resists deformation even under heavy loads, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications. Affordable and widely available, O1 steel continues to be a trusted material in toolmaking and industries where reliability and longevity are paramount.
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A2 steel is an air-hardening tool steel recognized for its excellent toughness, wear resistance, and dimensional stability. Its ability to achieve high hardness after heat treatment makes it an ideal choice for applications requiring sharp edges and durability under repeated use. A2 steel minimizes distortion during heat treatment, offering greater precision compared to oil-hardening steels. Widely used in toolmaking, A2 steel is well-suited for manufacturing punches, dies, knives, molds, and components exposed to impact and abrasion. It maintains sharp edges and resists chipping, making it effective for cutting and shaping tasks. Easy to machine in its annealed state, A2 steel is a reliable and cost-efficient material for tools and parts that need to perform consistently in demanding environments.
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D2 steel is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel valued for its outstanding wear resistance, hardness, and ability to retain sharp edges. Often referred to as semi-stainless steel, it contains a significant amount of chromium, offering moderate corrosion resistance compared to conventional tool steels. Heat treatment allows D2 steel to achieve extremely high hardness, making it a top choice for applications that demand precision and durability. Commonly used in the production of cutting tools, dies, punches, molds, and industrial knives, D2 steel excels in environments involving heavy abrasion and high pressure. Despite its exceptional hardness, it retains good toughness, minimizing the risk of chipping under stress. Its moderate machinability and dimensional stability during heat treatment ensure that finished components meet exacting standards. With its proven strength and reliability, D2 steel remains a trusted material for the most demanding tool and die applications.
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H13 steel is a chromium-molybdenum hot-work tool steel recognized for its strength, toughness, and exceptional resistance to thermal stress. Its ability to maintain hardness and structural integrity at elevated temperatures makes it ideal for applications that involve thermal cycling or exposure to extreme heat. H13’s resistance to cracking, wear, and thermal fatigue ensures durability even in the most challenging environments. Widely used in die casting, extrusion, forging, and injection molding, H13 steel is a top choice for producing dies, molds, and other hot-work tooling. Its balanced properties, including good machinability, toughness, and thermal resistance, provide dependable performance and an extended service life. With moderate corrosion resistance and excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment, H13 steel adapts to a variety of industrial applications. Whether in high-temperature operations or high-stress settings, H13 steel delivers reliable, consistent results, making it a trusted material across multiple industries.
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P20 steel is a pre-hardened tool steel designed for plastic injection molds and die casting applications. Renowned for its toughness, uniform hardness, and excellent machinability, it is widely used in the production of molds, dies, and tooling for plastics and low-melting-point metals. Its pre-hardened state eliminates the need for extensive heat treatment, streamlining manufacturing processes and reducing costs. One of P20 steel’s key advantages is its polishability, enabling the creation of molds with high-quality surface finishes, ideal for producing visually critical plastic components. It offers moderate wear resistance and is built to withstand the demands of repeated use in challenging environments. Additionally, P20 steel can be nitrided or surface-treated to improve its wear and corrosion resistance, further enhancing its durability and extending its service life. Durable, cost-effective, and reliable, P20 steel remains a top choice for tooling applications that demand precision, longevity, and efficiency.
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S7 steel is a robust tool steel specifically engineered for applications that demand exceptional toughness and impact resistance. Designed to withstand extreme stress without cracking or chipping, it is a top choice for tools and components exposed to sudden or repeated impact. S7 steel is air-hardened, minimizing distortion during heat treatment while achieving impressive hardness and wear resistance. This steel is commonly used to produce chisels, punches, dies, shear blades, and other tools that must endure heavy mechanical loads. Its machinability in the annealed state simplifies fabrication, even for complex shapes, while its reliable edge retention ensures consistent performance over time. Known for its durability and versatility, S7 steel is widely used across industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. Its unique combination of toughness, hardness, and machinability makes it a go-to material for demanding, high-stress applications.
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