1018 Carbon Steel Dallas | #1 Local Supplier in DFW Metroplex

Premium 1018 Cold Rolled Steel – Same-Day Delivery in Dallas, TX

Looking for 1018 carbon steel in Dallas? Arch Metals is your premier source for 1018 cold rolled steel bar and sheet throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. We provide businesses with high-quality mild steel materials with same-day pickup and next-day delivery.

Why choose Arch Metals for 1018 carbon steel:

• ✓ Large inventory of 1018 cold rolled bar in Dallas
• ✓ Excellent machinability and weldability
• ✓ Same-day pickup at our Dallas facility
• ✓ Next-day delivery throughout DFW metroplex
• ✓ Case hardening and carburizing compatible
• ✓ Cost-effective alternative to alloy steels

1018 Carbon Steel Products – Dallas Location

1018 Cold Rolled Round Bar

• Diameter: 1/4″ to 6″
• Finish: Cold drawn, bright finish
• Tolerance: Tight dimensional tolerances
• Applications: Shafts, pins, machinery parts

1018 Cold Rolled Flat Bar

• Widths: 1/2″ to 12″
• Thickness: 1/8″ to 3″
• Applications: Brackets, fixtures, structural components

1018 Cold Rolled Square Bar

• Sizes: 1/4″ to 6″ x 6″
• Applications: Machine parts, tooling, general fabrication

1018 Cold Rolled Sheet

• Thickness: 20 gauge to 1/4″
• Sizes: 48″ x 96″, 48″ x 120″
• Applications: Panels, brackets, general metalworking

Why 1018 Carbon Steel is Popular

Excellent Machinability

• Cold rolled for superior surface finish
• Easy to machine with standard tooling
• Good chip control and tool life
• Ideal for turning, milling, drilling

Good Weldability

• Can be welded with all standard methods
• No pre-heat required for thin sections
• Minimal cracking tendency
• Suitable for MIG, TIG, and arc welding

Case Hardenable

• Can be carburized to increase surface hardness
• Maintains tough ductile core
• Ideal for gears and wear surfaces

Cost-Effective

• Lower cost than alloy steels
• Good properties for general applications
• Widely available and economical

Technical Specifications

Chemical Composition (AISI 1018)

• Carbon: 0.15-0.20%
• Manganese: 0.60-0.90%
• Phosphorus: 0.040% max
• Sulfur: 0.050% max
• Iron: Balance (98-99%)

Mechanical Properties (Cold Rolled)

• Tensile Strength: 64,000 psi
• Yield Strength: 54,000 psi
• Elongation: 15% in 2″
• Rockwell Hardness: B71
• Brinell Hardness: 126

Physical Properties

• Density: 0.284 lb/in³
• Modulus of Elasticity: 29,000 ksi

Dallas Industries Served

• Machine Shops & CNC Manufacturing
• Automotive Fabrication
• General Manufacturing
• Structural Fabrication
• Agricultural Equipment
• Industrial Machinery

Common Applications

• Shafts and axles
• Gears (carburized)
• Pins and fasteners
• Machine components
• Structural parts
• Brackets and fixtures
• General fabrication

1018 vs 1045 Carbon Steel

Choose 1018 when:

• Best machinability needed
• Welding is required
• Case hardening planned
• Lower cost preferred

Choose 1045 when:

• Higher strength required
• Through hardening needed
• Heat treating planned

Heat Treatment Options

Carburizing

• Surface hardness: 60-63 HRC
• Case depth: 0.010″ to 0.100″
• Maintains tough core

Stress Relieving

• Temperature: 1100-1200°F
• Removes residual stresses from machining

Quality Standards

• ASTM A108 – Cold-Finished Carbon Steel Bar
• SAE J403 – Chemical Compositions
• Full material certifications available

Pricing & Volume Discounts

• Competitive pricing on all quantities
• Volume discounts available
• No minimum order requirements
• Free cutting on orders over $100

Contact for 1018 Carbon Steel in Dallas

Arch Metals – Dallas’s trusted 1018 cold rolled steel supplier