SAE 1045 / C45 Forging Ingots
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 as a forging ingot
1045 / C45 ingots are used for plain carbon forged parts such as shafts and discs.
Kesari Alloys casts SAE 1045 / C45 in square, fluted and round shapes from M1.5 to M22, with vacuum degassing, ladle refining and bottom pouring. See the ingot size chart for dimensions and weights.
Heat treatment: Normalised, or hardened and tempered. Surface hardening is possible by induction.
SAE 1045 / C45 ingot manufacturer and supplier
As a SAE 1045 forging ingot manufacturer and SAE 1045 steel ingot manufacturer, Kesari Alloys casts SAE 1045 in square, fluted and round shapes. We are also a SAE 1045 steel ingot supplier India forging shops can enquire with, a SAE 1045ingot supplier India wide, and a SAE 1045 ingot manufacturer India customers can visit at the Bhiwadi plant.
As a C45 forging ingot manufacturer and C45 steel ingot manufacturer, Kesari Alloys casts C45 in square, fluted and round shapes. We are also a C45 steel ingot supplier India forging shops can enquire with, a C45ingot supplier India wide, and a C45 ingot manufacturer India customers can visit at the Bhiwadi plant.
Typical forged parts in SAE 1045 / C45
- Shafts and spindles
- Gears and sprockets
- Machine parts
- Bolts and studs
Applications: flanges and forged rings, pressure vessels and tube sheets, railway components, sugar mills and heavy engineering, upsetting and rolling, industrial rollers.
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 forging ingots?
Yes. SAE 1045 / C45 is available as square, fluted or round forging ingots, vacuum degassed and bottom poured. Send the size, quantity and standard to info@ksl.in for a quotation.