SAE 1018
Overview
A widely-used low-carbon mild steel offering a good balance of toughness, strength, and ductility, making it a standard choice for general engineering components like shafts and gears.
Equivalent Standards
AISI 1018, DIN 1.0535
Primary Applications
Automotive transmission parts and general engineering
Chemical Composition
* Nominal or generic values for representation purposes.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | Max 0.25 (Varies by grade) |
| Manganese (Mn) | Max 1.60 |
| Silicon (Si) | Max 0.50 |
| Phosphorus (P) | Max 0.040 |
| Sulfur (S) | Max 0.040 |