Steel 1045

Steel

Medium carbon steel, good general purpose

Calculate with this material
Category Steel
Cutting speed range 60-150 m/min
Recommended speed 100 m/min
Chip load (small) 0.05 mm/tooth
Chip load (medium) 0.1 mm/tooth
Chip load (large) 0.15 mm/tooth
Depth of cut (finishing) 0.3 mm
Depth of cut (roughing) 2 mm
Hardness 170-220 HB
Density 7.85 g/cm³
Machinability Good
Coolant Flood coolant
Tool material Carbide / HSS