Steel E295
EN E295
E295 (W.-Nr. 1.0050) is a low-carbon (≤0.20 % C) unalloyed general-purpose engineering steel with a 295 MPa minimum yield strength, supplied as bar, section and forging stock in as-rolled, normalized, annealed, cold-drawn, shear-cut and quenched-and-tempered conditions.
Reference datasheet — E295 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the AR condition
E295 tempers and conditions
E295 is supplied in 6 conditions, soft to hard. AR is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solution annealed | Softest condition — pick for heavy cold forming, deep boring or before subsequent hardening. | 270 | 480 | 27 | 135 HB | — |
ARDefault +AR / +M | Standard stock condition for bar, plate and sections; use when only the EN 10025-2 minimum strength is required. | 305 | 540 | 22 | 150 HB | — |
peeled / turned and ground bright bar | Hot-rolled-and-peeled bar when straightness and a decarb-free machined surface matter but cold-work strength is not wanted. | 305 | 540 | 22 | 150 HB | 10.5 % IACS |
Normalized | Choose for uniform fine-grained structure, better toughness and more predictable machining/heat-treat response in thicker sections. | 320 | 540 | 24 | 155 HB | — |
Quenched and tempered | Optional water/oil quench and high temper for shafts and pins needing higher yield and toughness than as-rolled. | 430 | 660 | 17 | 18 HRC | — |
cold drawn bright bar | Cold-drawn bar for close tolerance, bright surface and higher strength shafts/pins on automatics. | 460 | 620 | 11 | 190 HB | — |
What is E295?
E295 (W.-Nr. 1.0050) is a low-carbon (≤0.20 % C) unalloyed general-purpose engineering steel with a 295 MPa minimum yield strength, supplied as bar, section and forging stock in as-rolled, normalized, annealed, cold-drawn, shear-cut and quenched-and-tempered conditions. It is chosen for moderately loaded, unwelded machine components that must machine cleanly, giving 305 MPa yield, 540 MPa tensile, 22 % elongation and 150 HB in the default condition with machinability rated 62. Carbon is not capped, so weldability (45) and cold formability (50) are limited compared with E195. Use E195 for welded or cold-formed parts. E295 has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F). E295 has a yield strength of 305 MPa (44.2 ksi) and a tensile strength of 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) — weaker than 84% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 22% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi).
What is E295 used for?
- Shafts
- Keys and pins
- Gears (low duty)
- Machine housings
- General mechanical parts
Advantages
- Low embodied carbon — 1.9 kg CO₂/kg, better than 92% of steel grades
- High electrical conductivity — 10.5 % IACS, better than 89% of steel grades
- Easy to machine — 62/100, better than 89% of steel grades
- Conducts heat well — 50 W/m·K (28.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 87% of steel grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 305 MPa (44.2 ksi), worse than 84% of steel grades
E295 properties
Typical room-temperature values for E295-AR; bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
E295 has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F).
Mechanical16
E295 has a yield strength of 305 MPa (44.2 ksi) and a tensile strength of 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) — weaker than 84% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 22% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi).
Thermal6
E295 is rated for continuous service to 350°C (662 °F). It conducts heat at 50 W/m·K (28.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 87% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12 µm/m·K (6.67 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
E295 conducts electricity at 10.5 % IACS, better than 89% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (10/100), worse than 86% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of E295 takes about 25 MJ of energy and emits 1.9 kg of CO₂ — less than 82% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 30%.
Manufacturability8
E295's machinability is good (62/100, better than 89% of steel grades); weldability fair (45/100); formability fair (50/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the steel family
Yield strength against density for every steel grade FabDigit runs. E295 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with E295
Is E295 easy to machine?
Good general machinability at ~60 % of AISI 1212; turns and drills cleanly in normalized or cold-drawn condition, use carbide at 120–200 m/min with flood coolant.
Can E295 be welded?
Weldable only with care — carbon level is not capped, so preheat 100–200 °C, low-hydrogen electrodes and slow cooling are advised for sections above ~20 mm.
Can E295 be formed, bent or molded?
Hot forge/roll at 1100–850 °C; cold bending is limited (use generous bend radii ≥2t) and cold-drawn bar should be stress relieved before heavy machining.
E295 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CNot limited by EN 10025-2 for E295; typical mill analysis 0.22–0.32 % (GB 25 steel 0.22–0.29 %) | ≈ 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Sinot specified; typical 0.15–0.35 % | ≈ 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Mnnot specified; typical 0.50–0.90 % | ≈ 0.7 | 0.7 |
| PEN 10025-2 ladle analysis max | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| SEN 10025-2 ladle analysis max | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Nmax unless N-binding elements present | ≤ 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Fe | balance |
What surface finishes work on E295?
No inherent corrosion resistance — protect with paint primer, zinc plating/galvanizing, phosphate + oil or black oxide; not anodizable.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on steel parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Organic Coating
Black / Phosphate
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Steel E295 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- 1.0050
- Also called
- St50-2
- Similar grades
- 25
How much does E295 cost?
E295 is a budget-cost steel ($), cheaper than about 90% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
E295 — frequently asked
What is E295 used for?
E295 is typically used for shafts, keys and pins, gears (low duty), machine housings and general mechanical parts. In short: strongest of the E-series; good machinability, limited welding; unalloyed machine-part bar.
What is the yield strength of E295?
E295 has a typical yield strength of 305 MPa (44.2 ksi) and a tensile strength of 540 MPa (78.3 ksi) — weaker than 84% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is E295 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (62/100, better than 89% of steel grades). Good general machinability at ~60 % of AISI 1212; turns and drills cleanly in normalized or cold-drawn condition, use carbide at 120–200 m/min with flood coolant.
Can E295 be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (45/100). Weldable only with care — carbon level is not capped, so preheat 100–200 °C, low-hydrogen electrodes and slow cooling are advised for sections above ~20 mm.
What surface finishes work on E295?
No inherent corrosion resistance — protect with paint primer, zinc plating/galvanizing, phosphate + oil or black oxide; not anodizable.
Can E295 be formed, bent or molded?
Hot forge/roll at 1100–850 °C; cold bending is limited (use generous bend radii ≥2t) and cold-drawn bar should be stress relieved before heavy machining.
What is the maximum service temperature of E295?
E295 is rated for continuous use to about 350°C (662 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between E295-AR and E295-C?
AR is the default condition — standard stock condition for bar, plate and sections; use when only the EN 10025-2 minimum strength is required. C: cold-drawn bar for close tolerance, bright surface and higher strength shafts/pins on automatics. Yield strength is 305 MPa in AR versus 460 MPa in C.
How much does E295 cost?
E295 is a budget-cost steel ($), cheaper than about 90% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- EN 10025-2 Hot rolled products of structural steels — Non-alloy structural steels — CEN (2019)
- EN 10027-2 / material number 1.0050 designation system — CEN (2015)
- DIN 17100 (withdrawn) — St 50-2 — DIN (1980)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.16 — Machining — ASM International (1989)
- Mysteel / SMM (2025)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.