Hi, I'm Jason Jackson from Metal Supermarkets and in this grade guide series, we're taking a look at
some of the more commonly used metal grades. In this video, we'll talk about 1018 steel.
1018 is a low carbon steel with good case hardening and excellent weld-ability
with good ductility, strength and toughness.
1018 contains 98.81 to 99.26% iron, and .14 to .20% carbon. It also has .6 to .9% manganese
which is higher than other low carbon grades like 1020. 1018 also has some trace amounts of
phosporus and sulfur.
1018 is commonly used for parts that require cold forming such as crimping, swaging, and/or bending.
It is also an excellent choice for carborized parts, as it produces a harder and more uniform case.
Looking at mechanical properties, 1018 steel has a tensile strength of 63,800 PSI,
a yield point of 53,700 PSI and a Brinell Hardness of 126.
1018 is available in various bar shapes including round, rectangular, square and hexagonal.
Hopefully this video has given you a little more insight into 1018 steel.
If you need 1018 for your next project, Metal Supermarkets is the world's largest supplier of
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