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EN8
Medium-carbon steel for machined parts
EN8 is a medium-carbon steel used for shafts, gears, bolts, studs and general engineering parts requiring better strength than mild steel.
Density
7.85 g/cm³
Tensile strength
550-800 MPa
Max temperature
~400 °C
Pros
- Good machinability
- Can be heat-treated
- Good strength
Considerations
- Poor corrosion resistance
- Not as strong as alloy steels
Manufacturing & industries
MachinedTurnedHeat-treated
AutomotiveIndustrialMachinery
Property profile
Strength
68
Lightness
25
Heat
55
Flexibility
35
Durability
75
Corrosion
20
Affordability
78