1045 is a medium tensile carbon mild steel. This bar is supplied in As Rolled black condition, with sizes over 250mm also supplied in forged and Rough Machined condition. 1045 combines good strength and impact properties with good machinability with reasonable weldability.
1045 is used extensively across all industry sectors due to it’s versatility and flame/induction hardening capabilities.
Typical applications include Axles, Bolts, Sprockets/Gears, Connecting Rods, Hydraulic Clamps, Rams, Pins, Rolls, Studs, Shafts Spindles etc.