Carbon and alloy steels are two (2) of the most used types of steels in CNC machining. But do you know their primary differences? We’ve listed some of the most common differences between them so you become aware of how you can use them differently and similarly.• They differ in composition. Alloy steel usually has more elements than iron and carbon, while carbon steel has more carbon in its content.
• Because of higher carbon content, carbon steel
• Alloy steel is typically more weldable; it’s also more ductile
• Alloy steel is also more corrosion and abrasion resistant than carbon steel
• In terms of cost, carbon steel is cheaper and more affordable because they have lower carbon content. Alloy steel is more expensive
These are the primary differences between alloy steel and carbon steel. So, in choosing the CNC machining steel you need, you now know the differences between CNC machining carbon steel and alloy steel!
