AISI 1080 Steel — Specifications & Listings
SAE/AISI — High carbon steel, music wire grade
Grade Details
| Grade | AISI 1080 |
| Standard | SAE/AISI |
| Description | High carbon steel, music wire grade |
| Applications | Music wire, springs, high strength wire, cutting tools |
Equivalent / Similar Grades
| Grade |
Standard |
Region |
|
C80
|
DIN |
Germany |
|
EN42
|
BS970 |
UK |
|
S80C
|
JIS |
Japan |
Chemical Composition (%)
| C |
Mn |
S |
P |
| 0.75–0.88 |
0.60–0.90 |
≤0.050 |
≤0.040 |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength |
900–1100 MPa |
| Hardness HRC |
60–65 (hardened) |
Typical Available Sizes
| Round Bar |
8mm–75mm dia |
| Wire |
0.1mm–12mm dia |
| Wire Rod Coil |
5.5mm–20mm dia |
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.
Active AISI 1080 Listings on M-EX