Hi, I'm Jason Jackson from Metal Supermarkets.
And in this grade guide series, we're going to take a quick look
at some of the more commonly used metal grades.
In today's video, we'll talk about A36 Steel.
A36 Steel is a low carbon steel, which means it has less than .3% carbon by weight.
This makes A36 steel easy to machine, form and weld
which is why it is one of the most commonly used hot rolled steels available
Due to the hot roll process, the surface of A36 is rougher than cold drawn products
In addition to iron, A36 steel typically contains 1.03% manganese, 0.28% silicon and 0.20% copper
along with some phosphorous and sulphur
While most AISI grades are designated based on their chemical composition
A36 is actually designated by its mechanical properties.
This means that A36 must meet certain mechanical standards
such as having a minimum yield strength of 36,000 PSI
Here, you can see some of the other mechanical properties of A36 steel
including a minimum tensile strength of at least 58,000 PSI
The relatively low cost in good mechanical properties of A36 steel
make it one of the most commonly used steels, particularly for structural applications
Bridges and buildings are often constructed of A36 steel because of its high strength and toughness
A36 is also commonly used in the automotive industry, general fabrication, and much more
Hopefully this video has given you a little more insight into ASTM A36 steel
If you need A36 steel for your next project, Metal Supermarkets is the world's largest supplier
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