[TheForge] A36 vs 1018

Wed Jun 11 23:05:59 2003

Bob:  A 36 has a slightly higher carbon content than 1018 or 1020, which are
non hardenable 18 pt. and 20 pt, respectively.  A 36 is said to make better
tongs and other tools than 1020 or 1018.  Both are available hot or cold
rolled.

                                    Grant
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter H. Pache" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 6:35 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] A36 vs 1018

>
> From: "Bob Rackers" <[email protected]>
>
> > So one question is does 1018 and/or 1020 come in hot-rolled?
> > And can someone tell me the exact difference between A36 and 1020?
> > I think I know, but I figure I might as well just ask anyhow.
>
> I just bought 1018 hot-rolled, 1/4-inch round and square, plus 1/2-inch
> round and square.
>
> Peter
> New Mexico
>
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