AISI 1045 Round Bar

AISI 1045 Round Bar

Introduction:
AISI 1045 is a medium-carbon steel known for its excellent tensile strength, impact resistance, and machinability. Widely used in industries requiring higher strength than low-carbon steels, AISI 1045 round bars are versatile and suitable for various engineering and industrial applications.

Key Features and Benefits

1. High Tensile Strength:

   • AISI 1045 offers robust tensile strength, making it ideal for heavy-duty applications.

2. Good Machinability:

   • Known for its ease of machining, especially in its annealed state, allowing for precision manufacturing.

3. Wear Resistance:

   • Exhibits moderate wear resistance due to its carbon content, suitable for parts subject to friction.

4. Versatile Heat Treatment:

   • Responds well to heat treatments like quenching, tempering, and hardening to achieve desired mechanical properties.

5. Impact Resistance:

   • Provides excellent toughness, making it ideal for dynamic load applications.

6. Cost-Effective:

   • Affordable compared to alloy steels, offering a balance of performance and cost.

Chemical Composition (Typical)

• Carbon (C): 0.43ï0.50%
• Manganese (Mn): 0.60ï0.90%
• Silicon (Si): 0.10ï0.35%
• Sulfur (S): ï0.050%
• Phosphorus (P): ï0.040%

Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength: 570ï700 MPa
• Yield Strength: ï310 MPa
• Elongation: ï16%
• Hardness (Brinell): 170ï210 HB

Applications

1. Automotive Components:

   • Used in shafts, axles, and connecting rods for high-strength requirements.

2. Industrial Machinery:

   • Ideal for gears, crankshafts, and machine components subject to wear and stress.

3. Construction Equipment:

   • Applied in pins, couplings, and structural supports due to its strength and toughness.

4. Engineering Projects:

   • Utilized in mechanical parts requiring moderate strength and hardness, such as keys, bolts, and studs.

5. Agricultural Equipment:

   • Suitable for parts like plowshares and other machinery components needing wear resistance.

Heat Treatment Processes

1. Annealing: Enhances machinability and relieves internal stresses.
2. Quenching and Tempering: Achieves a balance between hardness and toughness for dynamic applications.
3. Normalizing: Refines grain structure, improving mechanical properties and machinability.
4. Induction Hardening: Increases surface hardness for wear resistance while maintaining a tough core.

Why Choose Ferriteïs AISI 1045 Round Bars?

At Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt. Ltd., we deliver high-quality AISI 1045 round bars, engineered for superior performance and reliability. Our products are tailored to meet diverse industrial requirements, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Advantages of Choosing Our Products:

• Manufactured using advanced processes for consistent quality.
• Available in a wide range of sizes and finishes.
• Heat-treated options for customized mechanical properties.
• Competitive pricing and timely delivery.

Contact us today for premium AISI 1045 round bars and experience the Ferrite difference for your industrial projects!