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EN8D Steel

EN8D steel is a popular carbon steel grade known for its versatility and suitability for a wide range of engineering applications. It is widely used in various industries due to its excellent mechanical properties and ease of machining.

EN8D Carbon Steel

Key characteristics and applications of this carbon steel include:

  1. High Carbon Content: EN8D carbon steel is a medium to high carbon steel with carbon content typically ranging from 0.35% to 0.45%. This elevated carbon content provides good hardness and strength, making it suitable for applications that require resistance to wear and abrasion.
  2. Strength and Toughness: EN8D carbon steel exhibits a balance of strength and toughness, making it suitable for components subjected to moderate stress and impact loads, such as gears, axles, and shafts.
  3. Machinability: One of the standout features of EN8D steel is its excellent machinability. It can be easily turned, drilled, milled, and ground, which makes it a preferred choice for manufacturing components with complex shapes and tight tolerances.
  4. Weldability: EN8D steel has good weldability when proper welding techniques and preheating procedures are followed. This allows for the fabrication of welded structures and components.
  5. Versatility: It finds applications in various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, construction, and general engineering. Common uses include the production of machine parts, crankshafts, connecting rods, and tools.
  6. Heat Treatment: EN8D steel can be heat-treated to further enhance its mechanical properties, including hardness and strength, according to specific project requirements.
  7. Conformance to Standards: EN8D steel typically complies with international standards, ensuring consistent quality and performance in various applications.

In conclusion, EN8D steel is a versatile and widely used carbon steel grade known for its good machinability, balanced mechanical properties, and suitability for a broad spectrum of engineering applications. Its ability to be easily machined and heat-treated makes it a reliable choice for manufacturing a wide range of components across different industries.

With extensive stock levels, exceptional quality and customer service, we are leading steel stockholders for a number of sectors. Please get in touch on 01706 848811 or fill in the contact form.

  • Applications:

    High Carbon

  • Grades:

    EN8D

  • Standards:

    BS970

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    P&D Northern Steels are leading UK suppliers of EN8D Steel. We have supplied EN8D Steel to organisations in a variety of sectors for the last 50 years. With extensive stock levels, exceptional quality and customer service, we are experienced steel stockholders which can supply steel for a number of sectors. Please get in touch on 01706 848811 or fill in the contact form.

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