1070 vs 1095 Steel
Both 1070 and 1095 are excellent grades of steel. However both have similar chemical and mechanical properties and purchasers often don’t understand the small but significant differences of 1070 and 1095 steel. Below are chemical and mechanical property differences of 1070 and 1095 as well as common applications for both steel grades. Chemical Properties 1070 […]
read More1045 vs 4140 Steel Comparison
Our 1045 and 4140 grade steels are both very popular options here at Capital Steel & Wire, and we often get questions related to their differences. 1045 and 4140 have distinct chemical and mechanical characteristics which make them valuable for different applications. Chemical Makeup It is easiest to see the differences chemical differences between 1045 […]
read MoreBar Tolerances for Hot Rolled Alloy Bars
Below is a chart for reference on hot rolled bar tolerances. Specified Sizes (Rounds or Squares) Over Under Out-of-Round or Square Machining Allowance – Minimum Stock Removal* To 5/16″ included 0.005″ 0.005″ 0.008″ 0.016″ Over 5/16″ to 7/16″ included 0.006″ 0.006″ 0.009“ 0.016″ Over 7/16 to 5/8″ included 0.007″ 0.007″ 0.010“ 0.016″ Over 5/8″ to […]
read More4130 vs 4340 Steel Comparison
4130 and 4340 are both popular steel grades at Capital Steel & Wire. Below is a chemical and mechanical properties comparison of both grades of steel as it may be of value for machining purposes and as a resource for purchasing 4130 and 4340 steel. 4130 This low alloy steel contains high amounts of chromium […]
read More1040 vs 1045 Steel Comparison
Both 1040 and 1045 steels are popular at Capital Steel & Wire, and both have different chemical and mechanical characteristics. These also help determine different applications for both grades of steel. Chemical Makeup To see differences in chemical characteristics of 1040 and 1045 it is best to do a side by side comparrison. 1040 […]
read MoreAnnouncing Capital Steel & Wire Executive Management Team
Dear Capital Steel & Wire Business Partners: Capital Steel & Wire is pleased to announce the appointment of a new executive management team. Following the passing of Dustin Preston in February 2015, Kelly Preston assumed to role of President of the organization. Kelly and Dustin built Capital […]
read More1008 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 […]
read More1060 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 […]
read More4130 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, […]
read More1008 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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