Stronger than low-carbon steel with equally good machinability, 1045 carbon steel is widely used for bolts, studs, and shafts.

Choose 1141 carbon steel for its balance of strength and machinability. Often compared to low-carbon steel, 1141 is higher strength. It’s not as machinable as similar alloys, like 1144, due to its low sulfur content.

With more carbon and manganese than other easy-to-machine carbon steel, 1144 carbon steel has higher yield strength and hardness. Also known as Stressproof, these hex bars are stress-relieved to minimize warping during machining.

Use for power transmission and structural applications that involve extreme impact, heat, and wear.

Offering excellent resistance to cracking from impact and compression, C300 alloy steel is often used for dies and tooling. It is also known as maraging steel and VascoMax.