C60 Steel (1.0601, DIN C60, AISI 1060) - High Carbon Engineering Steel from China Suppliers & Factory
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
C60 steel is an unalloyed medium carbon engineering steel which has 0.57%-0.65% Carbon as per EN10083 standard. It has characteristics similar to that of C55 carbon steel which has high hardness and high strength after hardening. C60 is difficult to weld, and machinability is poor due to high carbon content. This steel is generally supplied in an untreated or normalized condition.
Designation by Standards
| Mat. No. | DIN | EN | AISI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0601 | C60 | - | 1060 |
Chemical Composition (in weight %)
| C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | Ni | V | W | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.61 | max. 0.40 | 0.75 | max. 0.40 | max. 0.10 | max. 0.40 | - | - | (Cr+Mo+Ni)= max. 0.63 |
Description: C60 is one of the higher carbon contents (0.60%) steels. It is more difficult to fabricate than the lower carbon grades.
Applications: Applications include hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers and similar items.
- Modulus of elasticity [103 x N/mm2]: 210
- Density [g/cm3]: 7.85
- Thermal conductivity [W/m.K]: 46.6
- Electric resistivity [Ohm mm2/m]: 0.127
- Specific heat capacity [J/g.K]: 0.46
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion [10-6 °C-1]
| 20-100°C | 20-200°C | 20-300°C | 20-40°C | 20-500°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.1 | 12.1 | 12.9 | 13.5 | 13.9 |
HEAT TREATMENT & PROCESSING
Heat to 680-710°C, cool slowly in furnace. Produces a maximum Brinell hardness of 241.
Normalizing temperature: 820-860°C/air.
Harden from a temperature of 800-840°C followed by water or oil quenching.
Tempering temperature: 550-660°C/air.
Mechanical Properties in Hardened Tempered Condition
| Diameter (mm) | 0.2 % proof stress (N/mm²) | Tensile strength (N/mm²) | Elongation A5 (%) | Reduction Z (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 16 | 570 | 830-980 | 11 | 20 |
| 17-40 | 490 | 780-930 | 13 | 30 |
| 41-100 | 450 | 740-890 | 14 | 35 |
Mechanical Properties in Normalized Condition
| Diameter (mm) | 0.2 % proof stress (N/mm²) | Tensile strength (N/mm²) | Elongation A5 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to 16 | min. 380 | min. 710 | min. 10 |
| 17-100 | min. 340 | min. 670 | min. 11 |
| 101-250 | min. 310 | min. 650 | min. 11 |
Diagram Tempering Temperature – Mechanical Properties
Forging: Hot forming temperature: 1100-800°C.
Machinability: Machinability of C60 and all of the higher carbon steels is relatively poor. C60 rates at 55 to 60 % that of the AISI 1112 steel which is considered 100% machinable.
Corrosion Resistance: This steel is not corrosion resistant. It will rust unless protected.
Welding: C60 may be welded by all of the conventional methods. However both pre-heat and post-heat should be used when welding by an approved procedure. Pre-heat at 260 to 320°C and post-heat at 650 to 780°C.
Cold working: Cold working is difficult even in the annealed condition although it may be done by conventional methods but requires greater force than the lower carbon steels.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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- Soft Annealing: 680-710°C (cool slowly in furnace)
- Normalizing: 820-860°C (air cooling)
- Hardening: 800-840°C (water or oil quenching)
- Tempering: 550-660°C (air cooling)