SAE 1045 / C45 Steel Billets
SAE 1045 / C45 medium carbon steel. A common medium carbon steel with good strength and machinability. Often used in the normalised or quenched and tempered condition.
SAE 1045 / C45 chemical composition
| C | 0.43 – 0.50 % |
|---|---|
| Si | 0.40 max % |
| Mn | 0.60 – 0.90 % |
| P | 0.040 max % |
| S | 0.050 max % |
Indicative ranges from the common grade standard. The final analysis is as per the order and the heat test certificate.
Equivalent grades
C45 / 1.0503 (EN 10083) · EN8 approx. · S45C (JIS)
Equivalents are approximate. See the grade equivalents guide.
SAE 1045 / C45 billets and blooms
1045 / C45 billets and blooms are an everyday forging and machining grade.
Kesari Alloys supplies SAE 1045 / C45 as continuous cast billets and blooms from 100 × 100 to 250 × 250 mm and 200 mm round, in lengths up to 12 metres. See the billet size chart for weight per metre.
Heat treatment: Normalised, or hardened and tempered. Surface hardening is possible by induction.
Typical uses of SAE 1045 / C45
- Shafts and spindles
- Gears and sprockets
- Machine parts
- Bolts and studs
Industries: re-rolling mills, sugar mill shafts and rollers, railway components, fasteners and bolts, flange forging.
Related grades
SAE 1045 / C45 questions
What is SAE 1045 / C45 steel used for?
SAE 1045 / C45 is used for shafts and spindles, gears and sprockets, machine parts, bolts and studs.
What is the equivalent of SAE 1045 / C45?
C45 / 1.0503 (EN 10083) · EN8 approx. · S45C (JIS). Equivalents are approximate, so check the limits in your specification.
Does Kesari Alloys supply SAE 1045 / C45 billets?
Yes. SAE 1045 / C45 is available as continuous cast billets and blooms (100 to 250 mm and 200 mm round, up to 12 m). Send the size, length, quantity and standard to info@ksl.in for a quotation.