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06/05/2015
1008 vs 1018 Steel Comparison

Bellow is a comparison chart with information about the chemical composition and the mechanical properties of both 1008 grade steel and 1018 grade steel. This information can be helpful for anyone involved in machining or is interesting in purchasing either 1008 or 1018 steel. Chemical Composition The chemical features of 1008 and 1018 steel are the […]

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06/05/2015
1060 vs 1095 Steel Comparison

We get inquiries about the chemical composition and mechanical property differences between the 1060 grade and 1095 grade carbon steels. Below you will see several comparison charts that outline the chemical properties and mechanical properties of 1060 steel and 1095 steel. All of this may be useful for anyone involved in machining or who is […]

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06/01/2015
4130 vs 4140 Steel Comparison

The following is a comparison of 4130 grade steel and 4140 grade steel. This information may be useful for machining purposes and as a resource for purchasing 4130 and 4140 steel. Chemical Properties The chemical properties of 4130 and 4140 steel are similar aside from differences in Carbon and Manganese concentrations.   4130 4140 Carbon, […]

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05/05/2015
1008 vs 1010 Steel Comparison

The following is a comparison of the chemical composition and mechanical properties of 1008 steel and 1010 steel. This may be useful for machining purposes or when making purchases of either steel grade.  Chemical Properties The chemical properties of 1008 and 1010 steel are the following.   1008 1010 Carbon, C 0.10% Max 0.08-0.13% Manganese, […]

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05/01/2015
1018 vs 1020 Steel Comparison

Both 1018 and 1020 steel are frequently purchased steel grades, many questions come up between the differences in 1018 and A36 steel particularly in the chemical makeup and the mechanical properties of the two different steel grades. We thought it would be best to provide a comparison for A36 and 1018 steel that outlines those […]

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04/23/2015
1018 vs. 1045 Steel Comparison

Carbon steel is one of the most widely used materials in the world, and the 1018 and 1045 grades of steel is a big reason for that. One of the most common questions that arise when considering buying cold finished steel products is the difference between 1018 cold steel bars and 1045 cold bars. There […]

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02/12/2015
A36 vs. 1018 Steel Comparison

As two of the most highly sought after steel grades on the market, many questions come up between the differences in 1018 and A36 steel. How different is A36 from 1018? Are they equivalent material grades? We thought it would be best to provide a comparrison for A36 and 1018 steel. 1018 Steel 1018 can […]

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08/25/2014
Steel Facts That Might Surprise You

Steel is one interesting material. It is the framework of our modern society, and we all depend on it on a daily basis to lead our modern lives. Take a moment to learn more about the versatility of steel through a few interesting facts about steel that you may have never heard of. Steel Itself […]

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08/25/2014
The Steel Quiz

From cars to paper clips, from sky scrapers to your screw driver, steel is the building block of many items that account for modern society. How much do you know about steel, or the differences between iron steel, aluminum and other common metals.   The Steel Quiz » ProProfs

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08/25/2014
The Iron Quiz

Iron may be most of the most common metals on the planet, but how much do you really know about Iron. Test your knowledge on iron through our iron quiz below.   The Iron Quiz » ProProfs Quiz Software

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