Chrome Rod Selection Guide

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Metals	Round
1045 75K Standard 75k min yield/.0005 Plate
1045/1050 Induction Hardened 100k min yield/.001 Plate

COLD FINISHED CARBON BARS - 1045

1045 is a medium carbon steel used extensively in induction hardening applications. This is not normally considered a screw machine steel and is only fair for brazing and welding. However, it can be forged satisfactorily and is the most common shafting steel in the medium carbon range.