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.
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.
| C | CO | CR | MN | MO | NI | P | S | SI | V | W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15 – 0.25 | 0.60 – 1.20 | 0.04 Max. | 0.05 Max. |