[TheForge] A36 vs 1018

Thu Jun 12 00:33:01 2003

Thanks.

Since I've had a problem with a piece of A36 splitting, I've heard plenty of
people talking about having similar problems.
So I'm curious to know if A36 has a wider range of alloying elements than
either 1018 or 1020.
I assume 1018 and 1020 have tighter quality controls?

Bob

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Subject: Re: [TheForge] A36 vs 1018

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