Forged Carbon, Alloy & Tool Steel

High Strength & Toughness

Forged carbon, alloy and tool steels are used for applications in just about every industry.

CARBON STEEL

Low-cost carbon steel grades are commonly used for applications that don’t require high strength or operate in high-temperature environments.

ALLOY STEEL

Alloy steel makes use of additional alloying elements for increased hardenability and improved properties.

TOOL STEEL

Tool steel combines selected alloy steel and carbon steel grades and its high hardness and abrasion resistance characteristics make it ideal for cutting and machining various types of metals.

Forged Carbon, Alloy & Tool Steel Advantages

Low Carbon Steel

Low carbon steel has 0.05% to 0.25% carbon which allows the material to be ductile. Low carbon steel is a low-cost option for applications where high strength is not a consideration.

Medium Carbon Steel

Medium carbon steel has 0.29% to 0.54% carbon which contains a higher amount of manganese and allows the material to be quenched and tempered after forging. These forgings offer higher strength and toughness than low carbon steels, yet avoid the higher costs associated with the highly alloyed stainless steels.

High and Very High Carbon Steel

High and very high carbon steel has 0.55% to 2.1% carbon which allows the material to achieve high hardness and resilience.

Carbon steel hardened by heat treatment has increased strength and toughness. Tool steels, containing higher amounts of carbon, are normally forged for the purpose of creating tools that can resist abrasion, fatigue and wear.

Benefits Of Forged Carbon, Alloy & Tool Steel

A low-cost option for structural applications
Good balance between strength and ductility
Malleable
High strength and toughness
Strength at high and low temperatures
Good machinability
Wear-resistant
Corrosion-resistant in mild atmospheres

Carbon, Alloy & Tool Steel Inventory

Scot Forge holds an inventory of various grades for customers to order for their carbon alloy and tool steel forging needs and specifications:

1010	1050	17 CrNiMo6	4320	9310	A182F12	MIL-S 23284CL1
1018	1055	2317	4330V	52100	A182F22	MIL-S 23284CL2
1020	1060	3310	4340	ABS Grade 2	A 182F91	NITRALLOY "N"
1021	1065	4130	4350	EX55	A336F1	NITRALLOY 135
1022	1070	4130API	4620	HY80	A336F22A	D-2
1026	1080	4140	4820	HY100	A350LF2	H-13
1029	1117	4142	6150	A 105	A350LF3	L-6
1030	1141	4145	8620	A182FI	A508CL2
1035	1146	4150	8622	A182F5	A508CL3
1040	1541V	4150 RES.	8630	A182F9	A723GR2
1045	15B22	43B17	8822	A182F11	A723GR3

Forged Carbon, Alloy & Tool Steel Characteristics

Carbon Steel

The hardenability of carbon steel is limited because only carbon is used in the material. Many grades of carbon steel are hardenable through heat treatment that includes quenching and tempering steps; however, the super high strength of stainless steels cannot be achieved with carbon steel.

Alloy Steel

Adding alloying elements - Manganese, chromium, nickel and molybdenum are some of the elements used for increased strength, toughness and wear resistance compared to carbon steel. Other desirable characteristics such as corrosion resistance, strength at elevated temperature and creep resistance are also achieved through alloying element additions.

Tool Steel

Major alloying elements in tool steel are chromium, molybdenum, vanadium and tungsten. These carbide formers allow tool steel to resist deformation and maintain a sharp cutting edge at high temperatures.

Quality Assurance

Scot Forge is proud to be ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, and our team is committed to providing outstanding customer satisfaction. Further pursuance of aerospace products has led to NADCAP accreditation in both heat treatment and nondestructive testing for titanium material.

Every Scot Forge customer works with a qualified team that will guide each Carbon and Tool Steel forging from inquiry to order placement, manufacturing then inspection and shipping.

Scot Forge Difference

At Scot Forge, we know the importance of getting your parts on-time, as expected. However, for customers new to procuring forgings, ordering a forging that will meet all specifications for end-use applications may be a challenge, which is why finding a trusted supplier and partner is essential. Our employee-owners are here to ensure your project stays on track with our forgings by offering:

Pro Tip - Did you know near-net shapes can save you time and money? Oftentimes, a customer calls to order a disc, which they will later machine down to a more shaped part. By working with our technically trained sales team you can get as close to your finished product shape as possible to optimize your production process.

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