Hot-rolled AISI 1020 carbon steel plate is a low-carbon, mild structural steel produced by hot rolling. It offers good weldability and high machinability, making it suitable for general-purpose fabrication, structural components, turned parts, shafts, and light engineering applications. Because AISI 1020 is a plain carbon steel, it is typically supplied without specific tensile, yield, or hardness guarantees unless otherwise specified by contract.
Key features
- Low-carbon, mild steel with consistent hot-rolled surface finish
- Good weldability and forming characteristics
- High machinability for turned and machined components
- Supplied with mill test reports (MTRs) or material certifications on request
Quality and testing
Plates are accompanied by standard mill certifications or material test reports that include heat numbers, chemical analysis and basic mechanical properties as provided by the producer. Additional inspection, third-party testing or specific mechanical property requirements can be arranged by agreement prior to manufacture.
Typical supply options
Available as hot-rolled plates in standard commercial sizes and thicknesses. Surface and dimensional tolerances follow hot-rolled plate practice; options such as precision cutting, edge preparation, or further processing (e.g., stress-relieving, machining, or grinding) can be quoted per RFQ.
Applications
Commonly used for structural parts, general fabrication, machinery components, shafts, pins, and other applications where a mild, easily machinable steel is required.
Ordering and documentation
Request a formal quotation (RFQ) with the required dimensions, thickness, volume, required certifications, and any special processing. Mill test reports (MTRs) are available upon request and will be supplied with shipments when specified in the order.
