George Metals, based in Houston, USA, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of Carbon Steel AISI 1045 Bars and Rods, celebrated for their remarkable strength, hardness, and machinability. AISI 1045 is a medium carbon steel grade that shines in engineering and industrial settings where superior mechanical properties are essential compared to low-carbon steels. George Metals offers 1045 bars and rods in various forms, including hot-rolled, cold-drawn, and turned/ground/polished, all in line with ASTM A29, AISI, and SAE standards. These products find their way into machinery parts, shafts, bolts, gears, and automotive components, striking a perfect balance between toughness and durability.
When it comes to composition and mechanical properties, Carbon Steel AISI 1045 Bars and Rods from George Metals generally feature 0.43–0.50% carbon, 0.60–0.90% manganese, along with trace elements of sulfur, phosphorus, and silicon, with iron as the primary component. This alloy boasts a tensile strength ranging from 570–700 MPa and a yield strength of about 330 MPa, along with impressive wear resistance and machinability. For those seeking enhanced performance, these bars can be heat-treated (quenched and tempered) and are available in normalized or annealed states. AISI 1045 is particularly prized for its versatility, especially in applications requiring higher strength without the hefty price tag of alloy steels.
| Specifications | : | AISI 1045, ASME SA1045 |
| Dimensions | : | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Carbon Steel AISI 1045 Round Bars | : | 100mm-1200mm |
| Finish | : | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Length | : | 12m |
| Form | : | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc. |
| Grade | Mn | S | C | P | Si | Cr | Ni |
| AISI 1045 | 0.5-0.8 | 0.035 | 0.5-0.42 | 0.035 | 0.17-0.37 | 0.25 | 0.3 |
| Grades | Tensile Strength (ksi) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (ksi) min | Hardness |
| AISI 1045 | 600 | 40 | 355 | 229 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS |
| AISI 1045 | 1.1191 | G10450 |
In terms of uses and applications, Carbon Steel AISI 1045 Bars and Rods from George Metals are extensively utilized in mechanical engineering, automotive production, and industrial fabrication. Common applications include drive shafts, axles, studs, keys, gears, couplings, and forged parts that require elevated strength and surface hardness. The steel’s excellent response to induction hardening, combined with its ideal balance of ductility and toughness, makes it a go-to choice for power transmission and structural applications. George Metals is committed to delivering consistent material quality, precise dimensional tolerances, and dependable performance, making AISI 1045 bars and rods a favored option for both OEMs and custom fabricators.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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