C45 / C1045 Carbon Steel is one of the most widely used medium carbon grades of steel, offering an excellent combination of strength, toughness, and machinability. It has approximately 0.45% carbon and is suitable for application in cases where there is a requirement for good wear resistance and strength without the cost of high-alloy steels.
Also referred to as AISI 1045, EN 1.0503, or DIN 1.1191, C45 steel is a common engineering product used in the automotive, machinery, and construction industries.
We are niftyalloys, an international supplier and exporter of C45 / C1045 Carbon Steel in form of bars, rods, plates, billets, flats, and sheets. With in-stock availability and worldwide shipping, we supply industries with high-quality C45 steel based on their requirements.
C45 is a medium carbon steel grade with approximately 0.45% carbon content. It is also known as AISI 1045, EN 1.0503, or DIN 1.1191.
Because of its balanced composition, C45 offers a combination of:
In simple terms: C45 Medium Carbon Steel is widely used in automotive, machinery, and engineering applications where components require strength, toughness, and durability at an economical cost.
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Chemical Composition of C45 Carbon Steel
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Equivalents of C45
Heat Treatment of C45 Carbon Steel
Machining and Welding
C45 / C1045 Carbon Steel is a versatile medium carbon steel offering strength, machinability, and heat treatment flexibility. At niftyalloys, we supply C45 in multiple forms and dimensions, ensuring industries worldwide receive reliable, high-quality steel for their applications.
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