A36 Carbon Steel Square Bar

Carbon steel square bar is a type of metal used for many structural applications. It has great strength, durability and can withstand large amounts of pressure. It is also easy to weld and machine.

Distributor of A36 grade carbon steel. Material is available in angle, beam, channel, plate and sheet and flat and round bar forms. Secondary services include forming, shearing and CNC plasma, oxyfuel and fiber laser cutting.

Sizes

A36 steel square bar is available in a wide variety of sizes. It meets American Society for Testing and Materials International ASTM A36 specifications and has a standard tolerance. It is hot rolled, meaning it has been heated to a temperature above its recrystallization point. This allows it to be shaped more easily than cold rolled steel. It also has a rougher surface finish and looser dimensions than cold rolled steel.

It is used in a wide range of industrial applications and manufacturing projects. This low-carbon mild steel is easy to weld and can withstand corrosion well. It can also be machined to create complex shapes and forms. In addition to its strength and durability, A36 steel is very cost-effective.

Mild steel square bar stock is commonly galvanized to increase its resistance to corrosion. This process increases the steel’s lifespan by protecting it from the elements and making it easier to clean. This is especially helpful for outdoor uses where the steel may come in contact with water and dirt on a regular basis. The galvanization process can protect the steel from rust and moisture for up to 10 years. It also makes the metal more resistant to abrasion and impact damage. The galvanization process can be done quickly and inexpensively on large orders of steel. This is an advantage for many businesses.

Properties

A36 carbon steel square bar is the most popular low-carbon steel and offers good formability, weldability and machinability. It can be used in a wide variety of applications, including frame work, support beams and axles. It can also be heat treated to harden its surface. In addition, this type of steel is resistant to corrosion and has a high allowable bending stress of 22,000 psi.

This steel is produced by melting iron ore and coal in a furnace where impurities are burned away and alloying elements are added to create the desired A36 carbon steel square bar chemical composition. The resulting molten steel is cast into rectangular ingots and then hot rolled to create the final product. The hot rolling process allows the metal to be shaped and formed more easily and can produce larger sizes more quickly than cold rolled steel.

This material is easy to weld using all welding processes, including shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and oxyacetylene welding. It is also often bolted and riveted in structural applications. High-strength bolts have largely replaced traditional structural steel rivets in recent years. This low-cost steel can be purchased in a variety of sizes and grades to suit any application. This steel is well-suited for use in construction, automotive manufacturing, oil and gas drilling and processing, aerospace engineering, petrochemical production, power generation, wind energy and more.

Applications

The properties of A36 carbon steel square bar allow it to be used in a variety of applications. This type of steel has a high yield strength, which means that it can support heavy structural loads without bending or breaking. Because of this, it is often used in construction projects such as bridges and buildings. It is also commonly used in automotive and machinery parts.

A36 carbon steel is made by melting iron and coal in a furnace and then adding alloying elements to the molten mixture. Once the proper chemical composition has been achieved, the metal is rolled into its final shape in a hot rolling process. This allows it to have an ultimate tensile strength of between 58,000 and 79,800 psi. This steel is also relatively ductile and can be bent to a considerable degree without losing its shape.

This steel is easy to weld with any standard welding methods, and it responds well to most machining techniques. In fact, it is more easily machined than 1018 steel. It is a popular choice for high volume screw machine parts like shafts, spindles, and pins.

A36 carbon steel Q345B steel pipe is a versatile, durable, and affordable material for all your structural needs. It is an ideal choice for any application where a high level of strength and formability are needed.

Pricing

As one of the most commonly used construction materials, steel square bar stock is available in a variety of sizes and grades. It offers a low cost and high strength, making it an ideal choice for all types of manufacturing and construction projects. Industrial Metal Supply stocks a wide variety of standard steel square bar in multiple thicknesses, diameters and lengths. We can also provide custom cut-to-length services to create the exact size you need.

We offer both hot rolled and cold rolled steel square bars in a variety of sizes. Each type of steel has its own unique set of properties, and both offer a great deal of versatility. Our selection includes carbon steel square bar stock in A36, 1018 and 1045 grades. All of these grades have good strength, durability and comparative ease of welding and machining.

Hot rolled square bar is produced by compressing the metal between two rollers at a temperature above its recrystallization point to achieve its desired dimensions and tolerance. As such, it has a rougher surface finish and does not have the same close tolerances as cold rolled. It is a common choice for welding and forming projects, but it may require more heat to weld, and the edges will dull more quickly than cold rolled steel. Also, the surface finish will have inexact dimensions throughout its length.