Also known as blue-tempered steel, this 1095 spring steel has a higher carbon content than 1075 spring steel for better wear resistance. It’s often used for spring clips, washers, and other parts that are under continual stress. These sheets and strips are hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance.

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These sheets are annealed to soften their temper, so they can be formed into shape and then heat treated for spring properties. They’re made from 1095 spring steel, which is more wear resistant than 1075 spring steel because of its higher carbon content. These sheets are often made into parts that will be used under continual stress, such as spring clips and washers.

Create high-strength parts that compress and extend without losing shape, such as springs, shims, and clips. Also known as scaleless steel, this 1075 spring steel comes hardened for extra wear and fatigue resistance. However, you’ll need to cut it to shape since it’s too hard to form. For more complex shaping, consider annealed 1075 spring steel sheets, or 1050 for the tightest bends.

Containing more carbon than low-carbon steel—but less than 1095 spring steel—1050 spring steel is easily formed into parts such as washers, brackets, and springs before being hardened for use. It resists stress, so it won’t snap when formed or twisted. Because it has a lower carbon content than 1095 spring steel, it’s not as wear resistant.

Form high-strength springs, shims, and clips. 1075 spring steel is easier to shape than 1095 because it’s alloyed with less carbon. For more complex forming, consider 1050 spring steel instead. Once made into a part and heat treated, 1075 continues to hold its shape when compressed and extended, but not as well as 1095.