EN15 Carbon Steel Round Bars

EN15 carbon steel round bars offer decent hardenability and wear resistance. These bars typically conform to British Standard BS 970:1955 specifications.

 EN15 carbon steel round bars find applications in various industries including automotive, machinery, and general engineering, where they are utilized for components like shafts, gears, and axles requiring moderate strength and machinability.

Chemical Composition:

Physical Properties:

• Density: Approximately 7.85 g/cm³
• Melting Point: Around 1425°C (2600°F)
• Thermal Conductivity: About 44.5 W/(m·K)
• Specific Heat Capacity: Around 490 J/(kg·K)
• Electrical Conductivity: ~13% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard)

Mechanical Properties (Typical values for hot rolled condition):

• Tensile Strength: 370-500 MPa
• Yield Strength: 215-275 MPa
• Elongation: 20-30%
• Hardness: Typically 140-200 HB (Brinell Hardness)

Manufacturing: EN15 carbon steel round bars are typically manufactured through hot rolling or forging processes followed by heat treatment for desired properties.

Heat Treatment: Heat treatment involves processes like quenching and tempering to enhance the material's mechanical properties such as hardness, strength, and toughness.

Applications:

• EN15 carbon steel round bars find applications in various industries including automotive, machinery, and general engineering.
• Common applications include shafts, gears, axles, and other components requiring moderate strength and good machinability.