Capital Steel & Wire Proudly Sponsors
At Capital Steel & Wire we like to get involved in our local community and help put on special events. Captial Steel & Wire proudly sponsors: Ele’s Race Dewitt Classic Car Cruise In Dewitt Santa Race Dewitt Public High School Sports Along with sponsorships Captial Steel & Wire also does volunteer work for the Dewitt […]
read MoreAcuity Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award
Capital Steel & Wire, Inc. recently earned a safety award from Acuity Mutual Insurance Company for “outstanding long-term safety achievements”. Safety Manager Pete McClure (center), the Director of Manufacturing Fred Render (left), along with all the Mason plant employees were on hand during the award presentation. The award was presented by Rodd Hess (right) who […]
read More1070 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: Chemical & Mechanical Properties
As two popular steel grades, our team of steel experts at Capital Steel receives many questions regarding the properties of 1045 steel and 4140 steel. Each grade has distinct chemical and mechanical characteristics, which make it valuable for different applications. Let’s dive into the key differences, so you can better understand which steel grade may […]
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 More4340 vs 4130 Alloy Steel: Chemical & Mechanical Properties
4340 steel and 4130 steel are both popular alloy steel grades with some distinct differences despite their similarities. Our team of steel experts broke down the key takeaways from a comparison of the two steel grades to help you understand which may be best for your project and its needs. 4130 Alloy Steel Overview 4130 […]
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 […]
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