Low Carbon

Technical Data

Precision Flat Ground Stock: Standard Tolerances
  • Thickness +/- 0.001"
    Width + 0.000/0.005"
    Length + 0.250/0.500"
    Squareness 0.003" per inch
Precision Flat Ground Stock: Oversize Tolerances
  • Thickness + 0.010/0.015
    Width + 0.010/0.015"
    Length + 0.250/0.500"
    Squareness 0.003" per inch

Material

Low Carbon Steel

Low Carbon Steel – Generally has a composition of 0.05%-0.25% carbon and up to 0.4% manganese. Also known as mild steel, it is a low-cost material that is easy to shape. While not as hard as higher-carbon steels, carburizing can increase its surface hardness.


Typical Chemistry