Laser Cut Mild Steel (A36/1008/A1018)

We offer you A36, 1008, and A1018 carbon steel (mild steel) in three surface finishes: Cold Rolled Carbon Steel (1008), Hot Rolled Carbon Steel (A36), and Hot Rolled Pickled and Oiled Carbon Steel (A36/A1018).

Starting from $29

Custom laser cut mild steel parts from SendCutSend
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What is Mild Steel?

Mild steel is a type of low-carbon steel that posesses a relatively low level of carbon content. This makes it malleable, ductile, and easy to weld. Our mild steel is the go-to choice for fabricators, welders, machinists, prototypers, and anyone else who needs a strong, reliable part that is easy to work with.

Which mild steel is right for you?

With our hot and cold rolled mild steel offerings, it can be challenging to know which best suits your current project, so we’re going to help clear that up for you. If you have any more questions that weren’t covered here, reach out anytime and our applications engineers will get back to you.

Cold-Rolled Steel (1008)

Our cold-rolled carbon steel is our customers’ favorite material to work with. Cold-rolled is basically just hot-rolled steel with additional processing. Those additional processes give it a cleaner edge, better surface quality, and more exact dimensions. Cold-rolled has exceptional refinement and tends to be a little stronger and harder than hot-rolled. For these reasons, cold-rolled is better suited for bending and fabrication.

Strength

Corrosion Resistance

Weldability

Toughness

Formability

Machinability

Heat Treating

Strength-to-Weight Ratio

Hot-Rolled Steel (A36)

Our hot rolled carbon steel is commercial mild steel, found in most industries as it offers good weldability and machinability. It’s sturdy and easy to work with. It has a scaled surface finish from the cooling process and as a result, it is free of internal stresses sometimes associated with further processing. Hot rolled steel can be used in bending but is more prone to cracking. 

Strength

Corrosion Resistance

Weldability

Toughness

Formability

Machinability

Heat Treating

Strength-to-Weight Ratio

Hot-rolled pickled and oiled
(A36/A1018)

HRP&O steel is much smoother and easier to finish than the cheaper “mill finished hot-roll” that most steel centers sell. HRP&O is just hot-rolled steel that is subjected to an acid bath in order to remove scale mill. Then it has some dry oil applied to prevent rusting. Overall, it has a nicer finish.

Strength

Corrosion Resistance

Weldability

Toughness

Formability

Machinability

Heat Treating

Strength-to-Weight Ratio

What can you make with Mild Steel?

Recognized for its cost-effectiveness, strength, and versatile nature, mild steel plays a pivotal role in a myriad of applications across different industries. Its widespread usage stems from its malleability and weldability, making it a favored material for fabricators and manufacturers. From providing the structural backbone in construction to forming the basis for automotive components, mild steel finds its place in an extensive array of products and structures.

Services available for Mild Steel

Laser cut and CNC bent parts from SendCutSend

Bending

Add dimension to your projects with our precision CNC bending services.

Hardware Insertion

Select from our catalog of PEM press-fit hardware to add nuts, studs, and standoffs.

Plating

Increase rust prevention, wear resistance, and strength with zinc and nickel plating.

Powder Coating

Give your laser cut parts a bold, long-lasting finish and protective layer in one of 7 colors.

Tapping

Quickly and easily add threading to allow for the addition of hardware to your parts.

Tumbling

Reduce the surface blemishes and handling scratches found in raw materials.

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Material Details

.030″ (.76mm) A1008 Mild Steel

.076mm A1008 Mild Steel

Our laser cut mild steel is guaranteed

We guarantee awesome quality parts. If you’re not 100% happy, we’ll give you a refund or remake on the spot – no questions, no hassle.

gold zinc plated laser cut steel

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We proudly use hardware by PEM

Flush stud, M8 x 1.25, .472" Zinc plus Clear Chromate

Aluminum: 5052, 6061, 7075 Steel: Mild

SKUFH-M8-12
Thread SizeM8 x 1.25
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).315″
Minimum sheet thickness0.94″
Maximum sheet thickness.347″
Fastener materialSteel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.378″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole..567″
Recommended panel materialSteel/Aluminum
Coating typeZinc
Length.472″
Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075)0.100″-0.250″
Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR)0.104″-0.250″

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We proudly use hardware by PEM

Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Zinc plus Clear Chromate

Aluminum: 5052, 6061, 7075 Steel: Mild, G30

SKUSO-440-8
Thread Size4-40 x .250″
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).168″
Minimum sheet thickness0.040″
Maximum sheet thickness.125″
Fastener materialSteel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.230″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole..345″
Recommended panel materialSteel/Aluminum
Coating typeZinc
Length.250″
Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075)0.040″-0.125″
Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR)0.048″-0.119″

We proudly use hardware by PEM

Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Passivated

Stainless Steel: 304, 316

SKUSO4-440-8
Thread Size440
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).166″
Minimum sheet thickness0.04″
Maximum sheet thickness.125″
Fastener material400 Stainless Steel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.230″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. Example shown with x2 of the same hardware..345″
Recommended panel materialStainless Steel
Coating typePassivated
Length.250″
304 Stainless Steel material ranges0.048″-0.125″
316 Stainless Steel material ranges0.060″-0.125″