Key traits
- Medium carbon
- Shafts
- Heat-treatable
Steel
1045 carbon steel
AKA: 1045 / C45
Medium carbonShaftsHeat-treatable
1045 / C45 medium-carbon steel — stronger than mild steel; common for shafts; heat-treatable.
Available processes
CNC machiningRapid proto
Typical applications
- Shafts
- Pins
- Structural links
Common finishes
- Black oxide
- Plating (on request)
- As-machined
Grade and lead follow the quote options. Call out critical tolerances, temper, and masking on the drawing/notes. Material certs selectable on the quote.
Quote with 1045 carbon steel
Upload CAD with this grade preselected — set finish and inspection on the quote.