Low Carbon Machined Components

Low-carbon steel is a durable and easy-to-fabricate material. From metal fencing and building construction to industrial equipment and aerospace fasteners, this material is the backbone of commerce.

Also called mild steel, low-carbon steel is a type of carbon steel with a low amount of carbon. Although ranges vary depending on the source, the amount of carbon is typically 0.05 to 0.25 percent by weight. It’s manufactured by melting together iron ore and coal in a blast furnace. Once melted, the mixture is moved to another furnace to burn off impurities and make chemical composition adjustments. Afterward, the steel solidifies into a rectangular shape and is brought down to the desired size using hot-rolling or cold-drawing processes.

Low-carbon steel is not an alloy and therefore does not contain large amounts of other elements. Characteristics of this steel type include:

• Low hardness
• Good toughness
• Superior ductility
• Easily machinable
• Good weldability

Mild steel has a relatively low tensile strength but is malleable. Its surface hardness can be increased through a secondary carburizing process. Corrosion resistance is enhanced with the application of paints and coatings.

A combination of affordability, durability, and formability makes low-carbon steel ideal for a wide range of applications. Examples include:

• Steel framing
• Automobile components
• Machinery parts
• Pipelines
• Metal gates and fencing
• Fasteners

While low-carbon steel is reputed to be an easy-to-fabricate material, finding a service provider capable of transforming this raw material to complex finished products is challenging. Inexperience or improper machining can lead to fit, form, and function issues.

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At Lincoln Park Boring Co., we understand that quickly receiving quality parts is of the utmost priority. An order of non-conforming components may cause unexpected downtime, elicit negative customer feedback, harm company perception, and erode profit margins.

That’s why we have a quality-driven, client-first mindset. Our team confirms that materials meet customer requirements or industry standards before use. After machining, parts are checked to ensure conformity. Typically, outsourcing this process costs noticeably less than keeping it in-house.

Simplify the supply of low-carbon steel material and manufactured parts with assistance from Lincoln Park Boring Co. We’re here for you.

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