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EN1A Mild Steel

EN1A Mild Steel is a high-quality free-cutting steel with excellent machinability, ideal for applications requiring precision and efficiency in turning and threading. Known for its low carbon content, EN1A offers smooth machining and is widely used in the manufacturing of precision parts, shafts, and threaded bars. Its leaded variant, EN1A Leaded, further improves machinability, enhancing tool life and reducing downtime in high-speed production environments.

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Key Features of EN1A Mild Steel

  • Superior Machinability: Ideal for high-precision and high-speed machining processes.
  • Versatility: Applicable for manufacturing precision components.
  • Excellent Surface Finish: Provides smooth surfaces, reducing post-processing requirements.
  • Low Carbon Content: Improves weldability and soft machining capabilities.

Product Specifications for EN1A Mild Steel

Product Type Standard Available Sizes Typical Applications
Sheets and Plates EN10277-3 Thickness: 1mm-50mm, Width: up to 3000mm, Length: up to 12m Precision components, automotive
Pipes and Tubes BS970 Diameter: 10mm-500mm, Length: up to 12m General engineering, fluid systems
Bars and Rods EN10277-3 Diameter: 5mm-200mm Shafts, fasteners, threaded components
Angles and Channels BS EN10025-2 Custom sizes available Structural frames, support brackets
Beams BS EN10025-2 Custom configurations available Construction, machinery support
Fittings EN10277-3 Standard and custom sizes Mechanical and fluid system assemblies

Physical Properties of EN1A Mild Steel

Property Value
Density 7.85 g/cm³
Modulus of Elasticity 210 GPa
Poisson’s Ratio 0.29
Melting Point 1425-1460°C
Thermal Expansion 11.0 µm/m-°C
Thermal Conductivity 46.0 W/m-K

Mechanical Properties of EN1A Mild Steel

Property Value
Tensile Strength 400 – 550 MPa
Yield Strength 250 MPa
Elongation 10%
Hardness (Brinell) 120 HB
Impact Strength 15 J

Electrical Properties of EN1A Mild Steel

Electrical Property Value
Electrical Resistivity 1.5 x 10^-7 Ω·m
Electrical Conductivity 6.67 x 10^6 S/m

Thermal Properties of EN1A Mild Steel

Thermal Property Value
Thermal Conductivity 46 W/m-K
Specific Heat Capacity 0.486 J/g-K
Thermal Expansion 11.0 µm/m-°C

Processing Properties of EN1A Mild Steel

Process Suitability
Machining Excellent
Welding Good
Forming Moderate
Heat Treatment Good for surface hardening

Component Elements Properties of EN1A Mild Steel

Element Percentage (%)
Carbon (C) 0.15
Manganese (Mn) 0.85
Phosphorus (P) Max 0.06
Sulfur (S) Max 0.10
Iron (Fe) Balance

Comparison: EN1A Mild Steel vs. Other Mild Steels

Material Machinability Weldability Strength Applications
EN1A Mild Steel Very High Good Moderate Precision parts, threaded bars
1045 Mild Steel High Moderate High Shafts, gears, axles
1018 Mild Steel Very High Excellent Moderate Machinery parts, fasteners
A36 Mild Steel Moderate Good Moderate Structural frameworks

Price List for EN1A Mild Steel (in USD per kg)

Product Type Price Range (USD/kg)
EN1A Sheets & Plates $1.4 – $1.7
EN1A Pipes & Tubes $1.5 – $1.8
EN1A Bars & Rods $1.3 – $1.6
EN1A Angles & Channels $1.5 – $1.8
EN1A Beams $1.6 – $2.0

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