STEINSTAHL 1045 Are medium carbon type steels are selected for uses where higher mechanical properties are needed. They are frequently hardened by heat treatment or cold work.
 
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Typical uses are for connecting rods, axles, gears, shafts, pinions, medium and large parts requiring high degree of strength, toughness and hardness.  Solid bars are readily available and stocked and fixed or random lengths.  Hollow bars of these materials according to customer's specific requirement as to outside and inside diameter up to 10 feet in length.