Carbon Round Bar

Carbon Round Bar

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Featured Carbon SteelsCarbon Round Bar: Strength and Versatility at Your Fingertips

At O’Hare Precision Metals, we go beyond precision grinding services to provide our clients with exceptional carbon round bar stock.

As a trusted supplier, we offer high-quality carbon steel round stock that meets the demands of various industries. Let us guide you through the benefits and applications of carbon round bar.

Why Choose Carbon Steel Bar?

Carbon steel round bar, with a carbon content of over 0.08%, is widely utilized in construction, automotive, and other industries due to its impressive strength and corrosion resistance. It offers several advantages:

  1. Strength and Durability: Carbon steel stock is renowned for its high strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for structural applications.
  2. Cost-Effectiveness: Carbon steel round bar is affordable compared to other types of steel, providing a cost-effective solution for your projects.
  3. Easy Machinability: With the ability to be cut and shaped with ease, carbon steel round bar offers flexibility during fabrication processes.
  4. Wide Range of Applications: Carbon steel stock finds utility in industries such as aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and more, due to its versatile properties.

Exceptional Grades and Shapes O’Hare Precision Metals offers a range of cold rolled steel bar and centerless ground bar stock, available in various grades, forms, sizes, and finishes. Our carbon steel round bar selection includes low carbons, medium carbons, and high carbons. We continuously expand our capabilities to meet the demanding requirements of diverse industries.

Unleashing the Potential The increased carbon and manganese content in carbon steels results in enhanced strength, hardness, and wear resistance after heat treatment. As the carbon percentage increases, the steel becomes stronger and harder. This makes carbon steel round bar a reliable choice for applications that demand toughness and durability.

Versatile Applications Carbon steel stock finds extensive use in the construction industry, as well as in aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas sectors. Its superior properties make it suitable for machinery, transportation components, buildings, bridges, ships, and various other structures.

CARBON STEEL GRADES TABLE

CARBON STEEL GRADEDESCRIPTIONAPPLICATION
1018mild (low carbon) steel, strong and ductile, has good weldability propertiescrimping, bending, swaging, worms, pins, gears, dowels, tool holders, machine parts, pinions, ratchets, etc.
1020suitable for surface hardening, can be case machined, hardened, and weldedhydraulic shafts, motor shafts, pump shafts, machinery parts
1030high carbon steel, has moderate hardness and strength, machinable, ductilemachinery parts, used in the tempered and quenched condition for strength
1035medium-carbon engineering steel, suitable for induction hardening and flameused for forged parts, links, gears, couplings, forged shafts and axles
1040has good strength, wear resistance, and toughness, machinableforged couplings and crankshafts
1045medium carbon steel, can be forged satisfactorily, most common shafting steelinduction hardening applications, medium strength parts, shafts for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
1050plain carbon steel, readily welded and machinedforged shafts and gears
1060standard grade carbon steelused for forged applications
1065high-carbon steel, has high tensile strength, heat treatableblades and cutlery
1144stress-proof-equivalent steel, a higher-strength alloy than A36 and 1018, has improved ductilityused for parts requiring mechanical properties obtained by heat treating
11L14free machining steel, has enhanced machinability, stronger than 1018used for forged applications
12L14free machining steel, has enhanced machinability, stronger than 1018screw machines, couplings, inserts, bushings, and hydraulic hose fittings

Carbon Steel Grades: Strength, Machinability, and Versatility

Carbon steel offers a range of grades with varying properties and characteristics, making it suitable for a wide array of applications. From mild (low carbon) steel to high-carbon and alloy steel, each grade possesses unique qualities that cater to specific requirements.

Mild carbon steel grades, such as 1018, are known for their strength and ductility, making them ideal for applications that require good weldability. They are commonly used in crimping, bending, swaging, and the production of machine parts. These grades provide reliable performance and ease of fabrication.

For applications that require surface hardening and machining capabilities, grades like 1020 and 1030 are preferred. These grades can be case machined, hardened, and welded, making them suitable for components such as hydraulic shafts, motor shafts, pump shafts, and various machinery parts. With moderate hardness and machinability, they strike a balance between strength and ductility.

Higher carbon steel grades, such as 1035 and 1045, offer increased strength and wear resistance. They are commonly used in forged parts, gears, and shafts. These grades can be forged satisfactorily and are often employed in applications where durability and toughness are critical.

Additionally, there are specialized carbon steel grades like 1144, 11L14, and 12L14. These grades have enhanced machinability, making them ideal for applications that require superior machining capabilities, such as screw machines, couplings, and hydraulic fittings.

Carbon Steel Grades: Unlocking the Potential of Versatile Strength

At O’Hare Precision Metals, we offer a comprehensive selection of carbon steel rods in various grades and shapes. Our commitment to precision grinding services extends to providing top-quality carbon round bars. These round bar stocks are general-purpose and offer excellent weldability and formability. Let’s explore the benefits and types of carbon steel rods and their applications.

Types of Carbon Steel Round Bars

Carbon steel round bars are an iron-carbon alloy, typically containing about 2.1 wt.% carbon. They find applications in industries such as auto manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, and more. At O’Hare Precision Metals, we offer different types of carbon steel round bars to suit diverse needs:

  1. Low-Carbon Steel: Widely used, low-carbon steel round bars have approximately 0.25 wt.% carbon content. They are not hardened using heat but through cold work. These round bars possess high ductility, making them ideal for low-cost machining and welding. They may also contain elements like nickel, copper, vanadium, or molybdenum for enhanced strength.

  2. Medium-Carbon Steel: Round bar stocks of medium-carbon steel have a carbon content ranging from 0.25 to 0.60 wt.%, along with manganese content of 0.60 to 1.65 wt.%. Heat treatment improves their mechanical properties, resulting in a martensitic microstructure. These hardened medium-carbon steel round bars offer increased strength but have lower ductility and toughness.

  3. High-Carbon Steel: High-carbon steel round bars contain carbon content between 0.60 and 1.25 wt.%. They provide high hardness and toughness, making them ideal for applications that require these characteristics. Despite lower elasticity, these hardened and tempered round bars offer high resistance to wear.

  4. Alloy Steels: Alloy steel round bars, including die steels and tool steels, may contain additional alloying elements such as chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten. These elements contribute to increased hardness and wear resistance, making alloy steel round bars suitable for demanding applications.

Partner with Us for Quality Carbon Steel Bar Stocks

When it comes to carbon steel bars, O’Hare Precision Metals is your trusted partner. We are dedicated to delivering precision and ensuring customer satisfaction. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our carefully selected carbon steel round bars, designed to meet industry standards and exceed customer expectations. Whether you need low-carbon, medium-carbon, high-carbon, or alloy steel round bars, we have the expertise and inventory to fulfill your unique requirements.

Why Choose O’Hare Precision Metals?

  1. Uncompromising Precision: At O’Hare Precision Metals, precision is at the core of everything we do. We meticulously source and manufacture carbon steel round bars with precise dimensions, ensuring consistency and accuracy in every product.

  2. Quality Assurance: We understand the importance of quality in your projects. That’s why our carbon steel bars undergo rigorous testing and inspection processes to meet the highest industry standards. With our commitment to quality assurance, you can trust that our bars will deliver reliable performance and durability.

  3. Extensive Inventory: With our vast inventory of carbon steel round bars, we offer a wide range of options to suit your specific needs. Whether you require different grades, sizes, or finishes, we have the diversity to accommodate various applications and industries.

  4. Technical Expertise: Our team of experienced professionals is well-versed in the characteristics and applications of carbon steel bars. We can provide expert advice and guidance, helping you select the right material for your project and optimizing its performance.

Partner with Us Today

Unlock the potential of versatile strength for your projects by partnering with O’Hare Precision Metals. Contact us today to request a quote or discuss your specific requirements. Our team of dedicated professionals is ready to assist you in finding the perfect carbon steel bars to bring your vision to life. Experience the reliability, precision, and superior performance of our steel bars. Together, we can achieve excellence in your projects.