1045
Steel availability
Round E. Cold 1/4 "to 4"
Round L. Hot 4 1/8 "to 28"
License plate L. Hot 1/2 to 5 "
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Average Chemical Analysis
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C Yes Mn P S Cr Neither Mo W V Others BHN / HRC
1045 0.43-0.50 ≤ 0.40 0.60 0.90 ≤ 0.040 ≤ 0.050 - - - - - - 193-295
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Heat treatment
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Temper temperature (° C) Cooling Medium (° C) Tempering (° C)
1045 820-860 Oil / Water 300-650
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Features and Applications
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1045
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Unalloyed steel used in shafts and machinery parts. Suitable for surface hardening: shafts, pinions, gears, bolts, screws, axle shafts, shafts, crankshafts, etc.