Cox Manufacturing has a reputation for machining quality parts from 1008 Steel. We can machine intricate parts on our CNC Swiss machines and CNC turning centers.
Steel cold roll alloy 1008 is a standard commercial alloy, ideal for parts that require moderate strength and toughness. It is generally used in low-stress applications. 1008 has a good matte surface finish that makes it suitable for exposed parts.
1008 has a machining cost factor of 3.5 when compared to steel 12L14. It produces excellent welds and can be exceptionally cold formed and brazed.
Type | General Characteristics | Alloy | Common Applications | Tolerances for 1/2" Dia. | Material Cost Factor | Machining Cost Factor | Request a Quote |
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Steel |
Moderate strength and low-stress applications.
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1008 |
Good matte surface finish that makes it suitable for exposed parts
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1.2 | 3.5 | Quote >> |
Type | General Characteristics | Alloy | Common Applications | Tolerances for 1/2" Dia. | Material Cost Factor | Machining Cost Factor |
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Steel |
Designed for excellent machinability. Case hard only
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12L14 |
Endless commercial products; probably more pounds used in turned products than any other material
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Cold drawn 0 |
1 | 1 |
Stainless Steel |
Designed for machining, non-magnetic
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303 |
Electronic hardware, automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and many applications requiring corrosion resistance
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Cold finished +/- .002 |
1.9 | 2.7 |
Brass |
Strength, corrosion and wear resistance, and excellent machinability
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C35300 |
Well suited for parts with knurling or threading
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+0015 | 3.5 | .07 |
Aluminum |
Designed for machining
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2011 |
Electronic hardware, endless commercial products
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Cold finish +/-.0015 |
3.8 | .6 |
Titanium |
High strength, light weight, good bio-compatibility
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Ti-6Al-4VEli |
Medical implants
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Ground & polished +/-.002 |
30.2 | 6 |
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TEMPER |
Yield Strength |
Ultimate Tensile Strength |
Modulus of Elasticity |
Brinell Hardness (500kg/10mm) |
Cold Drawn |
45 |
54 |
30,000 |
100 |
Hot Rolled |
26 |
48 |
30,000 |
92 |
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