Carbon 1117 in bar
SPECIFICATIONS: GRADE CARBON 1117, AISI 1117, UNS G11170
Castle Metals stocks a wide range of Carbon 1117 in bar distributed globally from our distribution centers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K, Singapore, and Shanghai. When our phone rings with 1117 inquiries, many customers also tell us they are challenged by supply chain complexity. Where it makes sense, Castle Metals can simplify our customers' inbound network and reduce our customers' total cost of ownership.
Carbon 1117 is a resulphurized steel offering higher strength and better machinability than 1018. It is good for applications requiring carburization. It shows good case hardening properties due to increased Manganese. It has good ductility and cold forming.
Carbon 11L17 is a leaded and resulphurized steel. The lead addition augments the effect of the sulphur, reducing friction and permitting increased machine speed and better finish. The lead addition also promotes chip breakage causing better surface finish and longer tool life.