Steel
EN8 / C45 Carbon Steel
Medium carbon steel for shafts, pins, gears and general engineering parts. Can be induction hardened.
Properties
| Grade | C45 / 1045 |
|---|---|
| Standard | EN 10083-2 / AISI 1045 |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ |
| Machinability | Good (index 0.9) |
| Processes | CNC Machining, Closed Die Forging, Open Die Forging |
How parts in EN8 / C45 Carbon Steel are priced
For machining we size the nearest standard bar or plate of EN8 / C45 Carbon Steel that encloses your part and multiply its weight (density 7.85 g/cm³) by the current price per kg. Machining time scales with this material's machinability.
Material prices are refreshed from market data and are indicative. Your quote shows the rate used.
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