Applications
- Agricultural implements and hand tools such as chisels.
- Shafts, axles, crankshafts, and connecting rods in machinery and industrial equipment.
- High wear-resistant parts, such as gears and sprockets.
- Cutting and forming tools.
- Springs and suspension components.
- Sheets and high-strength structural components.
Characteristics:
- High-carbon steel with high strength and hardness.
- Good hardenability through heat treatment.
- High resistance to wear and abrasion.
- Moderate weldability, requires preheating and post-treatment.
- Good machinability, especially after heat treatment.
Chemical Composition
| Variant | %(C) Carbono | %(Mn) Manganeso | %(P) Fósforo | %(S) Azufre | %(Si) Silicio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1060 (Square, round, flat bar, and hexagonal) | 0.55% - 0.65% | 0.60% - 0.90% | 0.040% Máximo | 0.050% Máximo | 0.15% - 0.30% |