How to Buy 1055 Steel？| 1055 Steel buying guide

Waldun Steel is the best 1055 carbon steel manufacturer and supplier in China. If you care about quality and best customer support then Waldun Steel is here to assist you and ensure you get the best of what you want.

1055 Steel is pure carbon steel with maximum longevity and hardness combinations.

The strength and edge retention of this type of steel are generally similar to other stainless steel.

1055 carbon steel does not lie exactly in high-carbon steel, but it has less fragility and good resistance to impact. The low temperature of casting and low thermal treatment cost of plain carbon steel is typically suitable for budget applications.

For carbon-based steels, 1055 is a very common option. Its strength and durability provide an appropriate solution for heavy hand enthusiasts. The percentage of carbon-manganese composition as the only other element within 1055 provides the steel with sufficient shock and low wear resistance

What are the qualities of 1055 Steel?

1055 is simple carbon steel with approximately 0,55% carbon (range is 0.5 per cent – 0.6 per cent) Good for blades that have repetitive effects like spears, tomahawks and knives.

For the applications with impact resistance and force, the strength and edge retention of this composition are needed. Since it sits on the edge between medium and high carbon content, it is not as fragile as the higher carbon material.

It also includes up to 1.2% manganese and 0.4% silicon. Furthermore, these steels contain residual elements, such as copper, molybdenum, aluminum, chromium and nickel.

What are the uses of 1055 Steel?

1055 Carbon Steel isn’t suitable for cuisine cleaners, but for machetes, pliers, swords, axes, and shovels, it is a versatile choice. However, this is not used in high-end knives. The quenched hardness of Rc 60-64 provides tensile strength and abrasion resistance to this superfluous hardening steel, which creates a solid and robust tool.

Its edges are adapted for throwing knives and axes, and the preserved manganese retains its fragility just below appropriate levels. One of the most common applications for 1055 is katana production. In terms of functionality, these Japanese swords rely on edge retention and durability.

1055 not only in terms of manufacturing time consumption but also cost replaces conventional steel folding.

What are the advantages of 1055 Steel?

This medium carbon steel is used for small cross-section components that require low tensile strength and the standard forging of heavy forges, such as axles, clutters, shafts pressed and bounced parts, piston rods and gear racks.

Even with the 1055 Steel seats between medium and high carbon content, the material containing high carbon content is not subject to the same fragility.

Another advantage is that the production of 1055 Carbon Steel Katana doesn’t cost too much.

For those on a budget, this is therefore a great option.

1055 Steel Supply Form & Size & Tolerance

Hot Forged round bar:Φ130-Φ1000mm, Length:3000-10000mm

Flat bar/Blocks:Thickness :120-800mm xWidth:120-1500mm,Length:2000-6000mm

Surface Finish	Black-Forged	Black-Rolled	Turned	Grinding	Polished	Peeled	Cold Drawn
Tolerance	(0，+5mm)	(0，+1mm)	(0，+3mm)	Best h9	Best h11	Best H11	Best H11

What is the Chemical Composition of AISI 1055 Steel?

AISI 1055 carbon steel chemical composition is defined in the table below.

Element	Content (%)
Iron, Fe	98.41-98.9
Manganese, Mn	0.60-0.90
Carbon, C	0.50-0.60
Sulfur, S	≤ 0.050
Phosphorous, P	≤ 0.040

What are the physical properties of 1055 Steel?

The AISI 1055 carbon steel physical properties are described below.

Properties	Metric	Imperial
Density	7.85 g/cm3	0.284 lb/in3

1055 Steel Mechanical Properties

The next table shows the cold drawn AISI 1055 carbon steel mechanical properties.

Properties	Metric	Imperial
Tensile strength, ultimate	660 MPa	95700 psi
Tensile strength, yield	560 MPa	81200 psi
Modulus of elasticity	190-210	29700-30458
Bulk modulus (typical for steel)	140 GPA	20300 ksi
Shear modulus (typical for steel)	80 GPa	11600 ksi
Poisson’s ratio	0.27-0.30	0.27-0.30
Elongation at break (in 50 mm)	10%	10%
Reduction of area	40%	40%
Hardness, Brinell	197	197
Hardness, Knoop (converted from Brinell hardness)	219	219
Hardness, Rockwell B (converted from Brinell hardness)	92	92
Hardness, Rockwell C (converted from Brinell hardness. Value below normal HRC range, for comparison purposes only)	13	13
Hardness, Vickers (converted from Brinell hardness)	207	207
Machinability (based on AISI 1212 steel. as 100 machinabilities)	55	55

1055 Steel Thermal Properties

The AISI 1055 carbon steel thermal properties are given in the table below.

Properties	Metric	Imperial
Thermal expansion coefficient	11 µm/m°C	6.11 µin/in°F
Thermal conductivity	49.8 W/mK	346 BTU in/hr.ft2.°F

1055 Steel Forging Process

The forging of this steel ranges from 2200 to 1700oF (1205 and 925oC).

After the forging of the steel, the furnace can be transfixed in a preliminary annealing cycle at about the forging finishing temperature.

1055 Steel Annealing Process

As already stated, forging can be moved to a furnace at a temperature near the finishing temperature. The complete annealing cycle of the grade is a bath, cooling to 1200oF (650oC) and 50oF (28oC) per hour at a temperature of 1450oF (790o C-870o C) and then air cooling.

1055 Steel Relevant Standards

How this type of steel is mostly recognised in different countries

USA	UK	CHINA	JAPAN	AUSTRALIA
1O55	070M55 / EN9	55#	S55C	1055

1055 Steel Heat Treatment

• Normalizing:  825 – 885°C, Cooling in air
• Soft Annealing:650 – 700°C, Cooling in the furnace
• Hardening:810 – 850°C, water or oil quench
• Tempering:550 – 660°C, Cooling in air

What are the 1055 Steel Applications?

1055 steel is a medium carbon steel that is ideal for different types of applications that require high strength.

It is suitable for small cross-sections with low tensile strength and heavy forgings in normalized conditions, such as axles, clutch members, shafts, pressed and punched parts, piston rods and gear racks.

Where to buy 1055 Steel for all applications?

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