Steel Type

Grades

Specification

Typical Application

Mild Steel & Carbon Steel
Structural Steel

1008, 1010, 1015, 1018,
En3B, En8, En8D, C45, 1045, En9

AISI
BIS
BS970
DIN17100

General Engineering Purpose

Free Cutting Steel

EN1A, EN1A(L)
(12L14),EN8M,
EN15AM, etc.

BS 970 Part 1
SAE 1976

High machinability, used in automatic and CNC machines in mass production of components like Engine Shafts, Connecting components like Engine Shafts, Connecting rods, Spindles etc.

Alloy Steel

16MnCr5, 20MnCr5
EN14B,EN15B,
EN 24,EN 353,
SAE4140 etc.

DIN 17210
BS 970
SAE 1976

Diverse applications in manufacture
of components for automobiles like
Piston Rods, Crank Shafts, Alex
Sterring Components etc.