Forged Carbon Steel
Carbon steel is a strong, cost-effective material widely used across multiple industries. Forging enhances its natural durability and produces carbon steel components that withstand demanding applications. At Great Lakes Forge, we manufacture carbon steel products through an open-die forging process. Carbon steel forgings are a reliable and versatile option when choosing materials for industrial and commercial projects. The unique combination of strength, machinability, and durability makes forged carbon steel a top choice for many industrial applications. If you're looking for a strong, reliable, cost-effective material for industrial applications, carbon steel forgings are an excellent option.
Start Your QuoteCarbon Steel Characteristics
Carbon steel contains a mix of elements that improve its mechanical properties. It primarily consists of iron and carbon, with additional alloys like nickel, titanium, tungsten, and chromium that enhance strength, toughness, and wear resistance. Higher carbon content within the steel alloy increases strength and lowers its melting point, but it also reduces flexibility. Medium-grade carbon steel has approximately 0.29% to 0.54% carbon content with 0.60 to 1.65% manganese content (e.g., AISI 1045 steel). This grade balances elasticity and strength and has good wear resistance.
Benefits of Open-Die Forged Carbon Steel
Carbon steel open-die forgings are generally more robust than steel castings and plates. The open-die forging process increases the strength of the material by eliminating air bubbles or other flaws often associated with casting. The process molds the material's grain flow, ensuring higher strength and dependability tailored to the part's form. Some of the primary benefits of forged carbon steel include:
- Excellent impact strength: Open-forged carbon steel exhibits remarkable impact resistance
- Economical: Carbon steel demonstrates excellent strength at a lower cost than many other materials
- Tighter grain structure: Open-die forging creates a tight grain structure that enhances the material's mechanical properties
- Versatile applications: Carbon steel forgings are used in a wide range of industrial applications
Grade Options for Carbon Steel Forging
We work with a wide range of carbon steel grades. Each carbon steel grade can be heat treated to improve its machinability, strength, and flexibility. Our carbon steel forging grade options include:
- 1030: A medium-carbon steel with good weldability and moderate strength
- 1045: A medium-carbon steel with higher hardness and wear resistance
- 1117: A low-carbon steel with exceptional machinability and response to heat treatment
- A350 LF2: A low-alloy carbon steel designed for high-pressure and low-temperature applications
Additional steel grades and specifications are available upon request.
Custom Carbon Steel Forgings Manufactured to Your Specifications
GLF can manufacture open die forgings to your exact metal alloy project specifications. We forge carbon steel into custom-forged shapes and specific performance properties, including tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and area reduction, to meet the requirements of the end-use specified by the purchaser. We work with various carbon steel forging specifications for our custom forgings, including:
- AISI
- ASTM
- AMS
- API
- SAE
- ASME
- AWS
- JIS
- GB
Industrial Applications for Carbon Steel Forgings
At Great Lakes Forge, we supply open-die forged carbon steel components for multiple industrial sectors, including oil and gas, aerospace, mining, power generation, press repair, and more. Our open-die forging process is used to manufacture precision parts and components from carbon steel for many industrial products and applications, including:
- Machine Parts
- Hydraulic Rams
- Shafts
- Rods
- Fasteners
- Turbine Components
- And much more
Great Lakes Forge is Your Source for Custom Carbon Steel Forgings
As a premier open-die carbon steel forgings manufacturer, Great Lakes Forge can create forged carbon steel that will stand the test of time. We go the extra mile to produce carbon steel forgings that meet your specification requirements while delivering a fast turnaround. If your company uses a forging supplier that quotes long lead times, turn to Great Lakes Forge for your forged carbon steel needs. Once your order is received, we will complete your forgings with superior efficiency. When you get your custom carbon steel forgings from Great Lakes Forge, you can count on:
- Fast order turnaround and short lead times on custom orders
- On-time deliveries
- Superior material quality and attention to detail throughout the entire forging process
- Knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly service
- Privately owned and operated in the USA
- Massive in-stock selection of materials in addition to carbon steel, including 13-8 Stainless Steel, 15-5 Stainless Steel, 316 Stainless Steel, and more
Contact Us for Your Custom Carbon Steel Forgings
Contact us for more information regarding our custom carbon steel forging services, or request a quote for further pricing information today. For custom open-die forged carbon steel that meets your specification requirements, choose Great Lakes Forge.