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1018 Mild Steel

Solitaire Steel & Engineering LLP offers premium 1018 Mild Steel, a versatile, low-carbon steel known for its excellent machinability, weldability, and forming capabilities. 1018 steel is one of the most popular grades for general-purpose applications, offering good balance between strength, ductility, and toughness. This steel grade is widely used across various industries, including construction, automotive, and manufacturing, for components like shafts, gears, pins, and other precision parts.

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Key Features of 1018 Mild Steel

  • Good Machinability: Ideal for parts requiring precision machining.
  • Excellent Weldability: Suitable for welding without compromising strength.
  • Low Carbon Content: Provides moderate strength while maintaining ductility.
  • Wide Range of Applications: Used in manufacturing, construction, and automotive parts.
  • High Surface Quality: Smooth finish, making it suitable for decorative or precision components.

Product Specifications for 1018 Mild Steel

Product Type Standard Available Sizes Typical Applications
Sheets and Plates ASTM A108 Thickness: 1mm-20mm, Width: up to 3000mm, Length: up to 12m Structural parts, automotive components
Pipes and Tubes ASTM A513 Diameter: 10mm-500mm, Length: up to 12m General mechanical components
Bars and Rods ASTM A108 Diameter: 5mm-200mm Shafts, pins, and precision parts
Angles and Channels ASTM A36 Custom sizes available Supports, brackets, structural framework
Beams ASTM A36 Custom configurations available Construction and load-bearing structures
Fittings ASTM A234 Standard and custom sizes Connectors in mechanical and piping systems

Physical Properties of 1018 Mild Steel

Property Value
Density 7.87 g/cm³
Modulus of Elasticity 200 GPa
Poisson’s Ratio 0.29
Melting Point 1450°C
Thermal Expansion 11.7 µm/m-°C
Thermal Conductivity 51.9 W/m-K

Mechanical Properties of 1018 Mild Steel

Property Value
Tensile Strength 440 MPa
Yield Strength 370 MPa
Elongation 15%
Hardness (Brinell) 126 HB
Shear Modulus 80 GPa

Electrical Properties of 1018 Mild Steel

Electrical Property Value
Electrical Resistivity 1.59 x 10^-7 Ω·m
Electrical Conductivity 6.29 x 10^6 S/m

Thermal Properties of 1018 Mild Steel

Thermal Property Value
Thermal Conductivity 51.9 W/m-K
Specific Heat Capacity 0.486 J/g-K
Thermal Expansion 11.7 µm/m-°C

Processing Properties of 1018 Mild Steel

Process Suitability
Machining Excellent
Welding Very Good
Forming Very Good
Heat Treatment Can be carburized, hardened

Component Elements Properties of 1018 Mild Steel

Element Percentage (%)
Carbon (C) Max 0.18
Manganese (Mn) Max 0.9
Phosphorus (P) Max 0.04
Sulfur (S) Max 0.05
Iron (Fe) Balance

Comparison: 1018 Mild Steel vs. Other Mild Steels

Material Machinability Weldability Strength Applications
1018 Mild Steel High Excellent Moderate Shafts, gears, precision parts
A36 Mild Steel Moderate Good Moderate Structural and construction
S275 Mild Steel Moderate Good Moderate Structural framework
1045 Mild Steel Low Moderate High High-strength applications

Price List for 1018 Mild Steel (in USD per kg)

Product Type Price Range (USD/kg)
1018 Sheets & Plates $1.0 – $1.4
1018 Pipes & Tubes $1.2 – $1.6
1018 Bars & Rods $1.1 – $1.5
1018 Angles & Channels $1.3 – $1.7
1018 Beams $1.4 – $1.8

Looking for top-quality 1018 Mild Steel for your manufacturing needs? Solitaire Steel & Engineering LLP offers a comprehensive range of 1018 products at competitive prices. Contact us today for a quote!