Medium carbon round bar with good machinability and balanced wear resistance.

CK45 (EN 1.1191) is widely used for mechanical components that need strength, wear resistance, and practical post-processing.

CK45 steel bars in storage
Key pointGood machinability for general machine parts.

Commonly chosen when the buyer wants a practical round bar for turning and finishing.

Practical carbon steel for everyday industrial machining.

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Introduction

CK45 (EN 1.1191) / C45 / AISI 1045 is a medium carbon steel widely used for mechanical components requiring good strength and wear resistance. The material offers good machinability and can be heat treated to improve mechanical properties.

Equivalent grades
ENC45 / 1.1191
ASTMAISI 1045
DINCK45
JISS45C
GB45#
Chemical composition
C0.42 - 0.50
Si0.17 - 0.37
Mn0.50 - 0.80
Mechanical properties
Tensile strength≥ 600 MPa
Yield strength≥ 355 MPa
Elongation≥ 16%
Specifications
FormRound bar
Diameter20 - 350 mm
Length3 - 12 m
ConditionHot rolled / Normalized / Annealed
Applications
  • Machine shafts
  • Gears
  • Bolts and studs
  • Automotive components
  • General machinery parts
Manufacturing options
  • Hot rolled or normalized supply
  • Annealed condition available
  • Rough machining support
  • Customized lengths on request
Inspection points
  • Chemical composition
  • Mechanical testing
  • Dimensional inspection
  • Surface condition review

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