1035 Steel Castings
Aero Metals produces 1035 carbon steel castings for both low- and high-volume applications. We are an ISO 9001:2015-certified foundry, providing customers with superior-quality 1035 steel casting services for the most demanding industrial applications.
What is 1035 Steel?
1035 steel is a versatile medium-carbon steel that provides a practical balance of strength, toughness, machinability, and cost. For components that require more strength than lower-carbon steels but do not require the high hardenability or alloy content of more specialized grades, 1035 steel castings can provide an economical manufacturing solution.
1035 Steel Casting Advantages
1035 offers a useful combination of material performance and manufacturing economy. It can be an attractive alternative to higher-alloy grades such as 4140 or 8620 when an application does not require their higher hardenability or specialized performance characteristics.
Key advantages of 1035 steel include:
- Cost-effective material choice: 1035 can provide the required performance without the additional alloying cost associated with more specialized steel grades.
- Moderate strength: The alloy provides suitable strength for many general-purpose mechanical components.
- Good machinability: 1035 can be efficiently machined after casting, which works in its favor for components requiring precision-finished features.
- Good toughness: Its combination of carbon content and mechanical properties makes it suitable for components exposed to normal mechanical loads.
- Versatile applications: 1035 can be used across a broad range of general-purpose industrial and mechanical components.
For applications that don't require extreme hardenability, wear resistance, or specialized heat-treatment performance, 1035 investment casting helps manufacturers achieve the necessary component performance while controlling material and production costs.
1035 Investment Casting Industries and Applications
1035 is a strong fit for general-purpose mechanical components where a balance of strength, toughness, machinability, and cost is important. Investment casting allows manufacturers to produce complex near-net-shape components while minimizing the amount of material that must be removed during subsequent machining.
Common applications for 1035 steel castings include:
- Brackets
- General-purpose machine components
- Mechanical hardware
- Industrial equipment components
Agriculture
Agricultural equipment requires durable components that can withstand repeated mechanical loading and demanding operating environments. 1035 can be a practical material for general-purpose cast components used in agricultural machinery.
Automotive
Automotive components often require repeatable dimensions, dependable mechanical performance, and cost-effective production. 1035 carbon steel castings can be appropriate for general-purpose automotive components where medium-carbon steel properties meet application requirements.
Construction
Construction equipment and related machinery rely on mechanical components designed to withstand routine loading and demanding working conditions. 1035 provides a practical balance of strength and toughness for many general-purpose construction components.
General Industrial
From machinery and equipment to mechanical assemblies and industrial hardware, 1035 can support a broad range of general-purpose manufacturing applications. Its combination of machinability and moderate strength makes it an economical option when more highly alloyed grades are unnecessary.
1035 Steel Chemical Composition & Mechanical Properties
The performance of 1035 steel is largely determined by its medium-carbon composition. Typical chemical composition includes:
| Element | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Carbon | 0.32-0.38% |
| Manganese | 0.60-0.90% |
* Other elements, including silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, and iron, are present within applicable specification limits.
Mechanical properties will vary depending on the casting condition, heat treatment, component geometry, and applicable material specification. When specific mechanical-property requirements are critical to a component, Aero Metals can work with customers to determine the appropriate material condition and processing requirements.
On-Site Spectrometers
Aero Metals can verify alloy chemistry in-house using on-site spectrometers. This provides an additional level of control during the casting process and helps confirm the material meets the project's applicable requirements.
Additional Carbon Steel Options
Looking for another type of carbon steel? Aero Metals also casts the following options:
Why Choose Aero Metals for 1035 Steel Investment Casting?
Selecting a foundry for 1035 investment casting involves more than finding a supplier that can pour the alloy. The foundry's engineering capabilities, tooling control, machining resources, quality systems, and production experience can all influence the success of a casting program.
Aero Metals brings these capabilities together under one roof by providing:
- ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing
- In-house tooling and engineering support
- Precision investment casting expertise
- Alloy chemistry verification using on-site spectrometers
- Production capabilities for parts up to 35 pounds
- Prototype through high-volume manufacturing
- Tight dimensional tolerances
- Comprehensive quality inspection throughout production
- Responsive customer service and technical support
Request a Quote for 1035 Steel Castings Today
If you're looking for a trusted supplier of precision 1035 steel castings, Aero Metals has the engineering expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and quality systems to support your project from concept through production.
Contact the Aero Metals team today to discuss your application, request a quote, or check out our investment-castings gallery for examples of 1035 carbon steel and other engineered alloys.
