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Material type
Metal
Material name
Mild steel 1018 | 1.1147 | C18 |16Mn
Process compatibility
CNC machining
AISI 1018 mild/low carbon steel has good balance of ductility, strength and toughness. It has excellent weldability and it is considered the best steel for carburizing parts.
Mechanical properties
Ultimate tensile strength
380 - 450 MPa
Yield strength
220 - 350 MPa
Young's modulus
(modulus of elasticity)
(modulus of elasticity)
190 - 205 GPa
Elongation at break
13 - 25 %
Physical properties
Corrosion resistance
Poor
Magnetism
Semi-magnetic
Weldability
Excellent
Thermal properties
Thermal expansion coefficent
11.5 - 12 10^-6/ºC
Thermal conductivity
52 W/(m⋅°C)
Electrical properties
Electrical resistivity
16 - 18 μΩ*cm
ESD Safety
No
Post treatments
Post-Processing
Cold working
Anodizing compatibility
Not suitable
Common applications
Industrial applications requiring more wear-resistance and strength
Gears & Pins
Rams & Shafts
Rolls & Sockets
Axles