properties ans applications
chemical composition(%):C 0.43-0.50;Mn 0.60-0.90;P MAX0.040;S MAX0.05
1045 is a medium tensile low hardenability carbon steel generallu supplied in the black hot rolled or occasionally in the normalised condition.Charecterised by fairy good strength and impact properties, plus good machinability and reasonable weldability in the hot rolled or notmalised condition.
Typical application are: Axles Various,Bolts,Connecting Rods. Hydraulic Clamps and Rams,Pins Various,Rolls Various,Studs,Shafts,Spindles etc