Low Carbon Low Carbon Steel
Low Carbon steel contains less carbon than other steels and is inherently easier to cold-form due to its soft and ductile nature.
When strength is not a major concern, low-carbon steel is a good choice because it is easy to handle (draw, bend, punch, swage, etc.) and relatively inexpensive.Analysis:
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C
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CO
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CR
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MN
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MO
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NI
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P
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S
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SI
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V
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W
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| 0.15 - 0.25 | | | 0.60 - 1.20 | | | 0.04 Max. | 0.05 Max. | | | |
Data is typical and should not be construed as actual values for any category.
Applications and technical information require engineers and tool designers to exercise independent judgement.