1020 Bright Carbon Steel Bar

ASTM 1020 steel (also called C1020 steel) is normally used in turned and polished or cold drawn condition. Due to its low carbon content, 1020 steel is resistant to induction hardening or flame hardening. It will also not respond to nitriding due to lack of alloying elements. 1020 steel has a controlled carbon range that improves the machinability of this grade. You can expect good formability and weldability. 1020 is typically bought to meet chemistry requirements rather than physical requirements. For that reason, physical properties are generally not provided unless requested prior to production. Any material can be sent to a third party after production to be tested for physical properties.