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C45 Steel
🥇 Need steel that balances strength, versatility, and durability? C45 Steel has got you covered!
This medium-carbon steel is widely used to produce high-strength and tough mechanical parts.
Here’s what C45 does best:
⚙️ Gears
🔩 Bolts
🚗 Axles & shafts
🗝️ Keys and studs
C45 firmly establishes itself as a dependable material suitable for many tasks. 💪
Mia Yu has in-depth knowledge in CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication. She specializes in prototypes, bespoke components, and small-scale manufacturing. Their advanced systems guarantee that your designs are manufactured with unmatched precision.
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Specifications for C45 Steel
Examine an extensive table of material properties containing physical, mechanical, electrical, and thermal characteristics for comprehensive analysis. This aids in the informed selection and evaluation of materials.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Composition | Carbon (0.42–0.50%), Manganese (0.50–0.80%), Silicon (0.10–0.35%), Phosphorus (≤0.035%), Sulfur (≤0.035%), Iron (balance). |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1450°C (2642°F) |
| Hardness | 170-210 HB (annealed) |
| Tensile Strength | 600-900 MPa (87,000-130,000 psi) |
| Yield Strength | 350-700 MPa (51,000-101,000 psi) |
| Elongation | 16-20% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 210 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 48 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 11.5 × 10⁻⁶ /°C |
| Heat Treatment | Quenching and tempering for surface hardness; suitable for limited cross-sections. |
| Machinability | Rated good under proper cutting conditions. |
| Weldability | Possible with preheating and controlled procedures to minimize cracking risk. |
| Typical Forms | Round bar (8–3000mm), flat bar (200–1000mm), plate (10–1500mm thickness, 200–3000mm width). |
| Hardenability | Low; effective on smaller sections for surface hardening. |
| Applications | Automotive components (crankshafts, drive shafts), machinery parts, gears, fasteners, simple tools. |
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