We manufacture forging ingots, billets, and blooms in carbon steel specifically for SAE 1008, designed for very low carbon applications where excellent formability, high ductility, and easy weldability are required.
SAE 1008 is a very low carbon, unalloyed steel with approximately 0.08% carbon content. It offers superior ductility and high machinability, making it ideal for deep drawing, forming, and fabrication in automotive, packaging, and general engineering applications with low mechanical loads.
| Element | Content (%) | Function / effect |
| Carbon (c) | 0.06 – 0.10 | Provides very low strength with excellent ductility and formability |
| Manganese (mn) | 0.30 – 0.60 | Improves toughness and machinability |
| Phosphorus (p) | 0.040 max | Controlled to prevent brittleness |
| Sulphur (s) | 0.050 max | Improves machinability when controlled |
| Silicon (si) | 0.10 – 0.30 | Acts as deoxidizer and improves strength |
| Chromium (cr) | Nil | Not intentionally added |
| Nickel (ni) | Nil | Not present |
| Molybdenum (mo) | Nil | Not present |
| Other elements | — | No significant alloying additions |
(Properties may vary depending on section size and heat treatment conditions)
Sae 1008 Is Ideal For Applications That Demand Maximum Formability, Excellent Surface Quality, And Consistent Manufacturing Performance. Its Ultra-Low Carbon Content Makes The Steel Extremely Soft And Ductile, Allowing It To Withstand Deep Drawing, Bending, Stamping, And Other Severe Cold Forming Operations Without Cracking Or Failure.
The Grade Also Offers Uniform Microstructure And Good Grain Flow, Which Helps Achieve Smooth, Defect-Free Surfaces And High Dimensional Accuracy In Finished Products. This Results In Better Aesthetics And Reduced Need For Additional Finishing Operations.
Sae 1008 Provides Excellent Weldability, Making It Suitable For Fabricated And Assembled Components Without Special Heat Treatment Requirements. It Also Ensures Low Tool Wear And Easy Machining, Which Improves Production Efficiency.
| Grade | Carbon (%) | Key Applications | Heat Treatment | Comments |
| SAE 1008 | ≤ 0.10 | Sheets, Panels | Annealed | Excellent formability |
| ASTM A1008 | ≤ 0.10 | Sheet metal | Annealed | Commercial sheet grade |
| EN DC01 | ~ 0.08 | Deep drawing | Annealed | European equivalent |
SAE 1008 carbon steel is a very low carbon steel with excellent formability, ductility, and machinability, ideal for light fabrication and general engineering applications with low mechanical demands. For higher performance needs, grades like 42CrM04 are recommended.