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Carbon Steel Forgings
Carbon steel forgings are created through the process of forging in which carbon steel is heated and given a particular shape by an application of a compressive force. Carbon steel forgings create several industrial components such as blocks, blanks, bars, hubs, disks, flanges, spindles, cylinders, shafts, rings and piping parts. A variety of industries utilize carbon steel forgings, including the military, construction, aircraft, aerospace, mining, automotive, chemical, railway, oil and gas, marine, trucking, and defense industries.
Carbon steel is an iron-based alloy that contains carbon, small amounts of manganese, and other elements. Its malleability and strength make it versatile for its many applications. These forgings are cost-effective, easy to manufacture and effective in temperatures up to 900°F (482°C). The alloying elements present in carbon steel are significant in sustaining desirable physical, mechanical and corrosion resistance properties. Carbon steel forgings offer very high strength, excellent secondary mechanical properties and low cost.