AISI 1213 belongs to the group of carbon steel that has a high sulfur content and free-cutting characteristics. Its chemical constituent is mostly known for being 0.13% carbon, 0.85-1.15% manganese, 0.07-0.12% sulfur, and traces of other elements such as phosphorus and iron. This fact puts it in fore- incoming machines to machining, hence favourable for applications which require of complicated shapes and high rate of production. AISI 1213 is an ideal choice for the manufacture of fasteners like bolts and screws, also to be used in components that require high tolerances and accurate machining. The grades (as well as the quality) of this material may differ slightly to varying degrees of manufacturing processes and certain requirements. Tables, Charts and online PDFs are detailed with more elaborate explanations for better comprehension and understanding of their features and applications.
AISI 1213 carbon steel is one of the resulfurized and rephosphorized free machining steel with a decent surface finish and very good machinability. Its chemical makeup is generally Carbon (C), Manganese (Mn) - 0.70% - 1.00%, Sulfur (S) - 0.07% - 0.13% and Phosphorus (P) with the peak of 0.09%. By its very nature, AISI 1213 has better machinability and weldability compared with ordinary carbon steels, which are characterized by a more iron-rich and less residual carbon matter. This grade is usually used in areas where high-speed machining is needed and geometrical part, like bolts, screws and fittings, is required.
Elements | Fe | Mn | C | S | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Min (%) | - | 0.7 | - | 0.24 | 0.07 |
Max (%) | Balance | 1 | 0.13 | 0.33 | 0.12 |
Advantages:
Improved machinability: Ductile and easier to machine than other carbon steels.
Low cost: Supply affordable products for various manufacturing processes.
Good weldability: Facilitates easy welding and fabrication.
Good surface finish: Creates smooth surface finishes in machined parts.
Disadvantages:
Limited strength: Relatively low strength compared to higher carbon steels.
Low hardenability: Cannot be appreciably hardened by heat treatment.
Susceptible to corrosion: Prone to rust and corrosion in some environments.
Not suitable for high-stress applications: Limited tensile strength.
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