Material Name

Mild steel 1045 | 1.0503 | C45 | EN8

Material Type

Metal

Process Compatibility

CNC machining

Rapid Prototyping
PropertyValue
Mechanical Properties
Ultimate tensile strength600 – 630 MPa
Yield strength310 – 320 MPa
Young’s modulus (modulus of elasticity)190 – 205 GPa
Elongation at break16 %
Physical Properties
Corrosion resistancePoor
MagnetismSemi-magnetic
WeldabilityHigh
Thermal Properties
Thermal expansion coefficient11.2 – 12 × 10-6/ºC
Thermal conductivity51 W/(m⋅°C)
Electrical Properties
Electrical resistivity16 – 19 μΩ*cm
Post Treatments
Post-ProcessingAnnealing & Cold working
Anodizing compatibilityNot suitable
Common Applications
AxlesBolts
Forged connection rodsCrankshafts
Torsion bars

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