Steel 1006 · heat-treated state
Steel 1006 Normalized
Properties of the Normalized condition, compared with the other 1006 tempers.
Use to refine grain and homogenize after hot working or welding; slightly higher strength than annealed with uniform properties.
What is 1006 Normalized?
1006 Normalized is 1006 heat treated to Normalized — use to refine grain and homogenize after hot working or welding; slightly higher strength than annealed with uniform properties. 1006 Normalized has a yield strength of 180 MPa (26.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) — weaker than 99% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 33% and the elastic modulus is 205 GPa (29.7 Msi). 1006 Normalized has a density of 7.87 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 91% of steel grades. It melts at 1,515°C (2,759 °F). HR is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Normalized is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Conducts heat well — 65 W/m·K (37.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 100% of steel grades
- High electrical conductivity — 12 % IACS, better than 100% of steel grades
- Readily welded — 97/100, better than 100% of steel grades
- Forms and bends easily — 94/100, better than 99% of steel grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 33%, better than 96% of steel grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 180 MPa (26.1 ksi), worse than 99% of steel grades
- Hard to polish — 45/100, worse than 84% of steel grades
1006 Normalized properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1006 Normalized — 10 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every 1006 temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the steel grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
1006 Normalized has a density of 7.87 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 91% of steel grades. It melts at 1,515°C (2,759 °F).
Mechanical15
1006 Normalized has a yield strength of 180 MPa (26.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) — weaker than 99% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 33% and the elastic modulus is 205 GPa (29.7 Msi).
Thermal6
1006 Normalized is rated for continuous service to 400°C (752 °F). It conducts heat at 65 W/m·K (37.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 100% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12 µm/m·K (6.67 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1006 Normalized conducts electricity at 12 % IACS, better than 100% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (10/100), worse than 87% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1006 Normalized takes about 25 MJ of energy and emits 2.1 kg of CO₂ — less than 82% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 28%.
Manufacturability8
1006 Normalized's machinability is fair (45/100, worse than 65% of steel grades); weldability excellent (97/100); formability excellent (94/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other 1006 tempers and conditions
1006 is also supplied in 4 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the 1006 overview.
- HRDefaultDefault, cheapest form: wire rod, merchant bar and hot-rolled coil for forming, welding and re-drawing.170 MPa yield · 86 HB
- CDUse when tighter tolerance, straightness and ~60 % higher yield are needed; ductility and formability drop.285 MPa yield · 95 HB
- CRPick for stampings and deep-drawn parts needing a clean, flat surface and high n-value (ASTM A1008 CS/DS).210 MPa yield · 88 HB
- NormalizedUse to refine grain and homogenize after hot working or welding; slightly higher strength than annealed with uniform properties.180 MPa yield · 90 HB
- AnnealedChoose for maximum ductility before severe cold heading, deep drawing or thread rolling.165 MPa yield · 85 HB
Working with 1006 Normalized
Is 1006 easy to machine?
Gummy and prone to built-up edge — use sharp positive-rake tooling, high speed, generous coolant, or cold-drawn/normalized stock for better finish; consider 1215/12L14 if machining dominates.
Can 1006 be welded?
Excellent by all processes (RSW, MIG, TIG, SMAW, laser) with no preheat or PWHT; ER70S-6/E7018 filler over-matches the base metal.
Can 1006 be formed, bent or molded?
Outstanding cold formability — deep drawing, roll forming, cold heading and thread rolling; watch for stretcher strains in non-IF grades (temper roll or use a killed, aged-resistant grade).
What surface finishes work on 1006?
No corrosion resistance bare: zinc electroplate/galvanize, phosphate + e-coat or paint; also carburizes readily to a hard case (58–62 HRC) with a soft, tough core.
1006 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| CSAE/AISI 1006, heat analysis | ≤ 0.08 | 0.06 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.35 | 0.3 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| S0.050 max in some bar specs | ≤ 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Sinot specified for rimmed/Al-killed sheet; typical residual | ≤ 0.1 | 0.03 |
| Fe | balance | — |
1006 Normalized — frequently asked
What is 1006 Normalized used for?
1006 Normalized is typically used for refrigerator panels, washing machine bodies, deep-drawn stampings, cold-headed fasteners, drawn wire, nails and chain and welded tube and pipe. In short: economical; basic shaping.
What is the yield strength of 1006 Normalized?
1006 Normalized has a typical yield strength of 180 MPa (26.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) — weaker than 99% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is 1006 Normalized easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (45/100, worse than 65% of steel grades). Gummy and prone to built-up edge — use sharp positive-rake tooling, high speed, generous coolant, or cold-drawn/normalized stock for better finish; consider 1215/12L14 if machining dominates.
Can 1006 Normalized be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (97/100). Excellent by all processes (RSW, MIG, TIG, SMAW, laser) with no preheat or PWHT; ER70S-6/E7018 filler over-matches the base metal.
What surface finishes work on 1006 Normalized?
No corrosion resistance bare: zinc electroplate/galvanize, phosphate + e-coat or paint; also carburizes readily to a hard case (58–62 HRC) with a soft, tough core.
Can 1006 Normalized be formed, bent or molded?
Outstanding cold formability — deep drawing, roll forming, cold heading and thread rolling; watch for stretcher strains in non-IF grades (temper roll or use a killed, aged-resistant grade).
What is the maximum service temperature of 1006 Normalized?
1006 Normalized is rated for continuous use to about 400°C (752 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 1006-HR and 1006-CD?
HR is the default condition — default, cheapest form: wire rod, merchant bar and hot-rolled coil for forming, welding and re-drawing. CD: use when tighter tolerance, straightness and ~60 % higher yield are needed; ductility and formability drop. Yield strength is 170 MPa in HR versus 285 MPa in CD.
Can FabDigit make parts in 1006 Normalized?
Yes — 1006 Normalized is available for sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- SAE J403 — Chemical Compositions of SAE Carbon Steels — SAE International (2014)
- ASTM A1008/A1008M — Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Sheet — ASTM (2021)
- ASTM A510 — Carbon Steel Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire — ASTM (2018)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.16 — Machining — ASM International (1989)
- UNS G10060 alloy data compilations — SAE/ASTM UNS (2020)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.