{"id":111,"date":"2026-04-02T06:05:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/?page_id=111"},"modified":"2026-05-14T05:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T05:50:42","slug":"carbon-steel-cnc-machining","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/fr\/carbon-steel-cnc-machining\/","title":{"rendered":"Usinage CNC d'acier au carbone"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"111\" class=\"elementor elementor-111\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0119a9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d0119a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c50b3eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c50b3eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"preconnect\" 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MACHINE CAPABILITY CARDS\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.mach-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;}\n@media(max-width:900px){.mach-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n@media(max-width:500px){.mach-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n\n.mach-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;transition:all 0.22s;cursor:default;}\n.mach-card:hover{border-color:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(37,99,235,0.1);}\n.mc-img{aspect-ratio:16\/9;overflow:hidden;flex-shrink:0;}\n.mc-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.4s;}\n.mach-card:hover .mc-img img{transform:scale(1.05);}\n.mc-body{padding:20px;}\n.mc-num{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:10px;}\n.mc-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:8px;}\n.mc-desc{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.mc-parts{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px;}\n.mcp{padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--bg-light);border:1px solid var(--border);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n   5. TYPICAL PARTS GRID\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.parts-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;}\n@media(max-width:800px){.parts-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n@media(max-width:500px){.parts-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n\n.part-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;transition:all 0.22s;cursor:pointer;}\n.part-card:hover{border-color:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(37,99,235,0.1);}\n.pc-img{aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;position:relative;}\n.pc-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.45s;}\n.part-card:hover .pc-img img{transform:scale(1.07);}\n.pc-grade-badge{position:absolute;top:10px;left:10px;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:100px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);}\n.pc-body{padding:18px;}\n.pc-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:6px;}\n.pc-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-3);margin-bottom:5px;}\n.pc-row-lbl{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);min-width:56px;}\n.pc-row-val{color:var(--text-2);}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n   6. PROJECT CASE STUDIES\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.case-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:32px;}\n\n.case-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r4);overflow:hidden;transition:all 0.25s;}\n.case-card:hover{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(37,99,235,0.1);}\n.case-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:420px 1fr;}\n@media(max-width:900px){.case-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n.case-inner.rev{direction:rtl;}\n.case-inner.rev>*{direction:ltr;}\n\n.case-imgs{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;}\n.ci-main{flex:1;overflow:hidden;min-height:280px;}\n.ci-main img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.4s;}\n.case-card:hover .ci-main img{transform:scale(1.04);}\n.ci-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;border-top:3px solid #fff;}\n.ci-sm{overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4\/3;}\n.ci-sm img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.4s;}\n.case-card:hover .ci-sm img{transform:scale(1.06);}\n\n.case-body{padding:36px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}\n.case-num{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;}\n.case-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1.2;}\n.case-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;margin-bottom:18px;}\n.case-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px 1fr;gap:8px;margin-bottom:10px;align-items:start;}\n.case-row:last-of-type{margin-bottom:20px;}\n.cr-key{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;padding-top:2px;}\n.cr-val{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.6;}\n.cr-val strong{color:var(--text-1);font-weight:600;}\n.case-outcome{padding:14px 16px;background:var(--blue-dim);border:1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.18);border-radius:var(--r2);font-size:13px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:20px;}\n.case-outcome strong{color:var(--blue);}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n   7. PROCESS FLOW\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.flow-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:0;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(31,41,55,0.05);}\n@media(max-width:768px){.flow-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n.flow-step{position:relative;border-right:1px solid var(--border);transition:background 0.18s;}\n.flow-step:last-child{border-right:none;}\n.flow-step:hover{background:var(--bg-light);}\n.fs-img{aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;}\n.fs-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.4s;}\n.flow-step:hover .fs-img img{transform:scale(1.07);}\n.fs-body{padding:18px 16px;}\n.fs-num{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--blue);letter-spacing:2px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;}\n.fs-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:6px;}\n.fs-desc{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.6;}\n\/* arrow connector *\/\n.flow-arrow{position:absolute;top:0;right:-1px;bottom:0;width:0;z-index:2;display:flex;align-items:center;}\n.flow-arrow::after{content:'';width:0;height:0;border-top:16px solid transparent;border-bottom:16px solid transparent;border-left:12px solid var(--border);}\n@media(max-width:768px){.flow-arrow{display:none;}}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n   8. SURFACE TREATMENTS\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.surface-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;}\n@media(max-width:900px){.surface-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n\n.sf-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;transition:all 0.22s;}\n.sf-card:hover{border-color:var(--teal);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(15,118,110,0.1);}\n.sf-img{aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;}\n.sf-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.4s;}\n.sf-card:hover .sf-img img{transform:scale(1.05);}\n.sf-body{padding:18px;}\n.sf-name{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:7px;}\n.sf-desc{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:10px;}\n.sf-benefits{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:5px;}\n.sfb{padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--teal-dim);border:1px solid rgba(15,118,110,0.2);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--teal);}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n   9. WHY CHOOSE US\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.why-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;}\n@media(max-width:800px){.why-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n.why-img{border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4\/3;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(31,41,55,0.08);}\n.why-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}\n.why-points{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;}\n.wp-item{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;padding:18px;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r2);transition:all 0.2s;}\n.wp-item:hover{border-color:var(--blue);}\n.wp-ico{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--blue-dim);border:1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.15);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);flex-shrink:0;}\n.wp-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:4px;}\n.wp-desc{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.65;}\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n   10. 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HERO\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"hero\">\n  <div class=\"hero-dot\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"hero-inner\">\n\n      <!-- left text -->\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"label\">Carbon Steel CNC Machining<\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"h1\">Carbon Steel<br><span class=\"blue\">CNC Machining<\/span><\/h1>\n        <div class=\"hero-kicker\">\n          <span class=\"hk-pill\"><span class=\"hk-dot\"><\/span>1018 \/ 1020 \/ 1045<\/span>\n          <span class=\"hk-pill\"><span class=\"hk-dot\"><\/span>Turning \u00b7 Milling \u00b7 5-Axis<\/span>\n          <span class=\"hk-pill\"><span class=\"hk-dot\"><\/span>Prototype to Volume<\/span>\n          <span class=\"hk-pill\"><span class=\"hk-dot\"><\/span>Inspection &amp; Certification<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"hero-sub\">Machining 1018, 1045 and other carbon steel grades for shafts, brackets, housings, fixtures and custom industrial components. Full dimensional reports and material certifications available.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"hero-btns\">\n          <a href=\"#quote\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">Get a Quote \u2192<\/a>\n          <a href=\"#quote\" class=\"btn btn-outline\">Send Your Drawing<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- right images -->\n      <div class=\"hero-imgs\">\n        <div class=\"hi-main\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carbon-Steel.png\" alt=\"Carbon Steel Precision Parts\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hi-badge\">  \n          <div class=\"hib-l\">Typical Tolerance<\/div>\n          <div class=\"hib-v\">\u00b10.01 mm<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hi-sm1\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carbon-Steel-CNC-Machining2.webp\" alt=\"CNC Machine in Operation\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hi-sm2\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carbon-Steel-CNC-Machining1.webp\" alt=\"Carbon Steel Bar Stock\">\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- stat bar -->\n    <div class=\"hero-bar\">\n      <div class=\"hbar-item\"><div class=\"hbar-v\">1018\/1045<\/div><div class=\"hbar-l\">Primary Grades<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hbar-item\"><div class=\"hbar-v\">\u00b10.01<span style=\"font-size:13px\">mm<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hbar-l\">Standard Tolerance<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hbar-item\"><div class=\"hbar-v\">3\/4\/5<\/div><div class=\"hbar-l\">Axis Options<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hbar-item\"><div class=\"hbar-v\">24hr<\/div><div class=\"hbar-l\">Quote Turnaround<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ticker -->\n<div class=\"ticker\">\n  <div class=\"tick-track\">\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">1018 Carbon Steel <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">1045 Carbon Steel <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">CNC Turning <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">CNC Milling <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">5-Axis Machining <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">Shafts &amp; Flanges <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">Gears &amp; Brackets <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">Black Oxide &amp; Zinc Plating <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">Prototype to Production <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">1018 Carbon Steel <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">1045 Carbon Steel <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">CNC Turning <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">CNC Milling <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">5-Axis Machining <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">Shafts &amp; Flanges <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">Gears &amp; Brackets <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">Black Oxide &amp; Zinc Plating <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"tick-item\">Prototype to Production <span class=\"tick-sep\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     2. GRADE NAVIGATION CARDS\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-white\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"label\">Material Grades<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"h2\">Common Carbon Steel <span class=\"blue\">Grades We Machine<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"grade-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"grade-card\">\n        <div class=\"gc-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1018.jpg\" alt=\"1018 Carbon Steel Parts\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"gc-body\">\n          <div class=\"gc-grade\">1018<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gc-name\">Low-Carbon Steel 1018<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gc-desc\">Excellent weldability, good machinability, easy to form and fabricate. Preferred for structural and weldable components where high strength is not the primary requirement.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gc-uses\"><span class=\"gc-use\">Brackets<\/span><span class=\"gc-use\">Plates<\/span><span class=\"gc-use\">Frames<\/span><span class=\"gc-use\">Welded Parts<\/span><\/div>\n          <span class=\"gc-link\">View 1018 Details<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"grade-card\">\n        <div class=\"gc-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1020.jpeg\" alt=\"1020 Carbon Steel Parts\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"gc-body\">\n          <div class=\"gc-grade\">1020<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gc-name\">Low-Carbon Steel 1020<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gc-desc\">Slightly higher carbon than 1018 with improved mechanical properties. Good balance of machinability, weldability, and moderate strength. Common for case-hardened components.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gc-uses\"><span class=\"gc-use\">Case Hardened<\/span><span class=\"gc-use\">Pins<\/span><span class=\"gc-use\">General Parts<\/span><\/div>\n          <span class=\"gc-link\">View 1020 Details<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"grade-card\">\n        <div class=\"gc-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carbon-Steel-CNC-Machining2.webp\" alt=\"1045 Carbon Steel Shafts and Gears\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"gc-body\">\n          <div class=\"gc-grade\">1045<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gc-name\">Medium-Carbon Steel 1045<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gc-desc\">Higher strength and hardness than 1018. Heat-treatable to HRC 55+. Preferred for load-bearing and high-wear applications \u2014 the dominant carbon steel choice for shafts, gears, and keys.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gc-uses\"><span class=\"gc-use\">Shafts<\/span><span class=\"gc-use\">Gears<\/span><span class=\"gc-use\">Keys<\/span><span class=\"gc-use\">Load-Bearing<\/span><\/div>\n          <span class=\"gc-link\">View 1045 Details<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"grade-card gc-card-custom\">\n        <div class=\"gc-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carbon-Steel-CNC-Machining1.webp\" alt=\"Custom Carbon Steel Grades\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"gc-body\">\n          <div class=\"gc-grade\" style=\"color:var(--text-2);\">Other<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gc-name\">Custom Carbon Steel Grades<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gc-desc\">We machine 1215, 12L14, 1060, 1075, and other carbon grades on request. Tell us your material requirement and we will confirm availability, machinability notes, and lead time.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"gc-uses\"><span class=\"gc-use\">1060<\/span><span class=\"gc-use\">1075<\/span><span class=\"gc-use\">1215<\/span><span class=\"gc-use\">12L14<\/span><\/div>\n          <a href=\"#quote\" class=\"gc-link\">Request Custom Grade<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     3. 1018 vs 1045 COMPARISON\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-light\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"label\">Grade Selection<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"h2\">1018 vs 1045 \u2014 <span class=\"blue\">Which One for Your Part?<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"cmp-layout\">\n\n      <!-- left image -->\n      <div class=\"cmp-img-stack\">\n        <div class=\"cmp-img-main\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carbon-Steel.png\" alt=\"1018 Bracket and 1045 Shaft Comparison\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"cmp-label-bar\">\n          <div class=\"cmp-lbl cmp-lbl-1018\">1018 \u2014 Bracket \/ Plate \/ Frame<\/div>\n          <div class=\"cmp-lbl cmp-lbl-1045\">1045 \u2014 Shaft \/ Gear \/ Load Part<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- right table -->\n      <div>\n        <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:24px;\">Choosing the wrong grade adds cost and reduces part life. 1018 and 1045 serve fundamentally different applications \u2014 the table below helps you select the right one before uploading your drawing.<\/p>\n        <div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n          <table class=\"cmp-table\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Property<\/th>\n                <th>1018 Steel<\/th>\n                <th>1045 Steel<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Carbon Content<\/td>\n                <td>0.14\u20130.20%<\/td>\n                <td>0.43\u20130.50%<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Machinability<\/td>\n                <td><span class=\"cmp-star\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Excellent<\/td>\n                <td><span class=\"cmp-star\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Good<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Tensile Strength<\/td>\n                <td>~400 MPa<\/td>\n                <td>~570\u2013700 MPa<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Weldability<\/td>\n                <td><span class=\"cmp-star\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Excellent<\/td>\n                <td><span class=\"cmp-star\">\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Moderate<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Heat Treatable<\/td>\n                <td>Limited<\/td>\n                <td><span class=\"cmp-star-teal\">\u2713<\/span> Yes \u2014 HRC 55+<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Surface Finish<\/td>\n                <td>Good<\/td>\n                <td>Very Good<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Typical Parts<\/td>\n                <td>Brackets, frames, plates, weldments, fixtures<\/td>\n                <td>Shafts, gears, pins, keys, load-bearing parts<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Recommended For<\/td>\n                <td>General structural, fabricated structures, prototype<\/td>\n                <td>Mechanical drives, high-strength industrial parts<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n        <div style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:16px;background:var(--blue-dim);border:1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.2);border-radius:var(--r2);font-size:13px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.65;\">\n          <strong style=\"color:var(--blue);\">Not sure which grade to specify?<\/strong> Upload your drawing and tell us the application. We'll advise on the optimal carbon steel grade before quoting.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     4. MACHINE CAPABILITIES\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-white\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"label\">Manufacturing Capability<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"h2\">Equipment &amp; Processes for <span class=\"blue\">Carbon Steel<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mach-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"mach-card\">\n        <div class=\"mc-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CNC-Turning-Service.webp\" alt=\"CNC Turning Carbon Steel\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"mc-body\">\n          <div class=\"mc-num\">PROCESS \/ 01<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mc-title\">CNC Turning for Carbon Steel<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mc-desc\">Precision OD and ID turning for shafts, flanges, pins, and rotational carbon steel parts. 1018 and 1045 both turn cleanly with controlled chip formation. Live tooling for cross-holes and flats in one setup.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mc-parts\"><span class=\"mcp\">Shafts<\/span><span class=\"mcp\">Flanges<\/span><span class=\"mcp\">Pins<\/span><span class=\"mcp\">Sleeves<\/span><span class=\"mcp\">Threaded Parts<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"mach-card\">\n        <div class=\"mc-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Custom-CNC-Milling.jpg\" alt=\"CNC Milling Carbon Steel\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"mc-body\">\n          <div class=\"mc-num\">PROCESS \/ 02<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mc-title\">CNC Milling for Carbon Steel<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mc-desc\">3-axis and 4-axis milling of brackets, housings, base plates, and structural parts in 1018 and 1045. Controlled cutting parameters for heat management on carbon steel. Tolerances to \u00b10.01 mm on milled surfaces.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mc-parts\"><span class=\"mcp\">Brackets<\/span><span class=\"mcp\">Plates<\/span><span class=\"mcp\">Housings<\/span><span class=\"mcp\">Base Parts<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"mach-card\">\n        <div class=\"mc-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/5-Axis-CNC-Machining-Service2.jpg\" alt=\"5-Axis Carbon Steel Machining\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"mc-body\">\n          <div class=\"mc-num\">PROCESS \/ 03<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mc-title\">5-Axis Machining \u2014 Complex Carbon Steel Parts<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mc-desc\">Complex housings, multi-face structural parts, and custom carbon steel components machined in a single setup on 5-axis centers. Eliminates re-fixturing error on precision carbon steel assemblies.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mc-parts\"><span class=\"mcp\">Complex Housings<\/span><span class=\"mcp\">Structural Parts<\/span><span class=\"mcp\">Multi-Face Parts<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     5. TYPICAL PARTS\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-light\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"label\">Application Gallery<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"h2\">Typical Carbon Steel Parts <span class=\"blue\">We Produce<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"parts-grid\">\n\n\n      <div class=\"part-card\">\n        <div class=\"pc-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carbon-Steel-CNC-Machining1.webp\" alt=\"Carbon Steel Brackets\">\n          <span class=\"pc-grade-badge\">1018 Preferred<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pc-body\">\n          <div class=\"pc-title\">Carbon Steel Brackets<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pc-row\"><span class=\"pc-row-lbl\">Material<\/span><span class=\"pc-row-val\">1018 \/ 1020<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"pc-row\"><span class=\"pc-row-lbl\">Process<\/span><span class=\"pc-row-val\">CNC Milling \u00b7 Drilling \u00b7 Tapping<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"pc-row\"><span class=\"pc-row-lbl\">Industry<\/span><span class=\"pc-row-val\">Structural \u00b7 Equipment \u00b7 Automation<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"part-card\">\n        <div class=\"pc-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carbon-Steel-Gears.jpg\" alt=\"Carbon Steel Gears\">\n          <span class=\"pc-grade-badge\">1045 \/ 4140<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pc-body\">\n          <div class=\"pc-title\">Carbon Steel Gears<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pc-row\"><span class=\"pc-row-lbl\">Material<\/span><span class=\"pc-row-val\">1045 \/ Alloy Steel<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"pc-row\"><span class=\"pc-row-lbl\">Process<\/span><span class=\"pc-row-val\">CNC Turning \u00b7 Gear Hobbing<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"pc-row\"><span class=\"pc-row-lbl\">Industry<\/span><span class=\"pc-row-val\">Transmission \u00b7 Robotics \u00b7 Machinery<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     6. PROJECT CASE STUDIES\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-white\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"label\">Project Case Studies<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"h2\">Carbon Steel Parts <span class=\"blue\">We've Made<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"case-list\">\n\n      <!-- Case 01 -->\n      <div class=\"case-card\">\n        <div class=\"case-inner\">\n          <div class=\"case-imgs\">\n            <div class=\"ci-main\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carbon-Steel-Gears.jpg\" alt=\"1045 Transmission Shaft\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"case-body\">\n            <div class=\"case-num\">CASE \/ 01<\/div>\n            <h3 class=\"case-title\">1045 Steel Transmission Shaft \u2014 Drive System Assembly<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"case-tags\">\n              <span class=\"tag tag-blue\">1045 Carbon Steel<\/span>\n              <span class=\"tag\">CNC Turning<\/span>\n              <span class=\"tag\">OD Grinding<\/span>\n              <span class=\"tag\">Heat Treatment<\/span>\n              <span class=\"tag\">Qty 500 pcs\/batch<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-row\"><div class=\"cr-key\">Material<\/div><div class=\"cr-val\">1045 carbon steel bar, heat-treated to HRC 28\u201332 before final turning<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-row\"><div class=\"cr-key\">Process<\/div><div class=\"cr-val\">CNC turning (OD, ID, stepping) \u2192 heat treatment \u2192 OD cylindrical grinding \u2192 CMM inspection<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-row\"><div class=\"cr-key\">Challenge<\/div><div class=\"cr-val\"><strong>Concentricity \u22640.008 mm<\/strong> between journal diameters across 380 mm shaft length. Heat treatment distortion required post-HT grinding to recover tolerance.<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-row\"><div class=\"cr-key\">Outcome<\/div><div class=\"cr-val\">Stable 500-piece monthly production. All parts pass assembly concentricity gauge. Zero rejections in 8 consecutive batches.<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-outcome\"><strong>Result:<\/strong> Achieved concentricity \u22640.006 mm across all critical journals. Part life extended 40% vs. previous supplier's 1040 equivalent.<\/div>\n            <a href=\"#quote\" class=\"btn btn-ghost btn-sm\">Request Similar Part \u2192<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Case 02 -->\n      <div class=\"case-card\">\n        <div class=\"case-inner rev\">\n          <div class=\"case-imgs\">\n            <div class=\"ci-main\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carbon-Steel-CNC-Machining1.webp\" alt=\"1018 Mounting Bracket\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"case-body\">\n            <div class=\"case-num\">CASE \/ 02<\/div>\n            <h3 class=\"case-title\">1018 Steel Mounting Bracket \u2014 Automation Equipment Line<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"case-tags\">\n              <span class=\"tag tag-blue\">1018 Carbon Steel<\/span>\n              <span class=\"tag\">CNC Milling<\/span>\n              <span class=\"tag\">Drilling &amp; Tapping<\/span>\n              <span class=\"tag\">Zinc Plating<\/span>\n              <span class=\"tag\">Qty 1,200 pcs<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-row\"><div class=\"cr-key\">Material<\/div><div class=\"cr-val\">1018 hot-rolled steel plate, customer-supplied material spec with mill cert requirement<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-row\"><div class=\"cr-key\">Process<\/div><div class=\"cr-val\">CNC milling (profile + pockets + slots) \u2192 drilling and tapping M8\u2013M12 \u2192 deburring \u2192 zinc plating (yellow chromate)<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-row\"><div class=\"cr-key\">Challenge<\/div><div class=\"cr-val\"><strong>Positional tolerance \u00b10.05 mm<\/strong> on 14 bolt hole pattern across 320 mm bracket span \u2014 required fixture design and in-process pin gauging.<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-row\"><div class=\"cr-key\">Outcome<\/div><div class=\"cr-val\">1,200-piece order delivered in 12 working days. First-article inspection report provided. All hole patterns within \u00b10.03 mm. Customer reordered at 2\u00d7 quantity.<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-outcome\"><strong>Result:<\/strong> Eliminated bolted assembly rework caused by hole positional drift from previous supplier. Production line downtime reduced to zero on this bracket family.<\/div>\n            <a href=\"#quote\" class=\"btn btn-ghost btn-sm\">Request Similar Part \u2192<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Case 03 -->\n      <div class=\"case-card\">\n        <div class=\"case-inner\">\n          <div class=\"case-imgs\">\n            <div class=\"ci-main\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Custom-1045-Carbon-Steel-Gearbox-Housing.jpg\" alt=\"Custom Carbon Steel Housing\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"case-body\">\n            <div class=\"case-num\">CASE \/ 03<\/div>\n            <h3 class=\"case-title\">Custom 1045 Carbon Steel Gearbox Housing \u2014 Industrial Conveyor<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"case-tags\">\n              <span class=\"tag tag-blue\">1045 Carbon Steel<\/span>\n              <span class=\"tag\">5-Axis Milling<\/span>\n              <span class=\"tag\">Boring<\/span>\n              <span class=\"tag\">Powder Coating<\/span>\n              <span class=\"tag\">Qty 40 pcs<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-row\"><div class=\"cr-key\">Material<\/div><div class=\"cr-val\">1045 carbon steel billet, normalized before machining to relieve residual stress<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-row\"><div class=\"cr-key\">Process<\/div><div class=\"cr-val\">5-axis milling (external profile + internal pockets) \u2192 precision boring (bearing seats \u00d862H7) \u2192 deburring \u2192 powder coat (RAL 9005)<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-row\"><div class=\"cr-key\">Challenge<\/div><div class=\"cr-val\"><strong>Two \u00d862H7 bearing seats<\/strong> must be coaxial within 0.015 mm over 180 mm center distance. 5-axis single-setup machining was essential to hold this without re-clamping.<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-row\"><div class=\"cr-key\">Outcome<\/div><div class=\"cr-val\">CMM-verified coaxiality \u22640.012 mm on all 40 housings. Bearing press-fit assembly completed with zero rework. Customer qualified the housing for 3-year production run.<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"case-outcome\"><strong>Result:<\/strong> 40-piece delivery with full CMM dimensional report and material cert. Qualification passed first time \u2014 no deviation from drawing on any critical feature.<\/div>\n            <a href=\"#quote\" class=\"btn btn-ghost btn-sm\">Request Similar Part \u2192<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     7. PROCESS FLOW\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-light\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:48px;\">\n      <div class=\"label\" style=\"justify-content:center;\">From Raw Material to Finished Part<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"h2\">How We Machine <span class=\"blue\">Carbon Steel Parts<\/span><\/h2>\n      <p style=\"font-size:15px;color:var(--text-2);max-width:580px;margin:14px auto 0;line-height:1.75;\">Every carbon steel order follows a controlled production sequence \u2014 from material intake to packaged delivery.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"flow-strip\">\n\n      <div class=\"flow-step\">\n        <div class=\"flow-arrow\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"fs-body\">\n          <div class=\"fs-num\">STEP 01<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fs-title\">Raw Material<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fs-desc\">1018 \/ 1045 bar stock, plate, or billets sourced with full mill certification \u2014 heat number and chemical composition verified before cutting.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"flow-step\">\n        <div class=\"flow-arrow\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"fs-body\">\n          <div class=\"fs-num\">STEP 02<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fs-title\">CNC Machining<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fs-desc\">Turning, milling, 5-axis, drilling, and tapping per drawing. Controlled cutting parameters manage heat generation and surface finish on carbon steel.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"flow-step\">\n        <div class=\"flow-arrow\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"fs-body\">\n          <div class=\"fs-num\">STEP 03<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fs-title\">Secondary Operations<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fs-desc\">Deburring, edge breaking, heat treatment (on 1045 parts), grinding (where required), and surface finishing \u2014 coordinated by us as a single-source process.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"flow-step\">\n        <div class=\"flow-arrow\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"fs-body\">\n          <div class=\"fs-num\">STEP 04<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fs-title\">Inspection<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fs-desc\">Dimensional inspection per drawing. CMM verification for critical dimensions. Full dimensional reports and material certs prepared and reviewed before release.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"flow-step\">\n        <div class=\"fs-body\">\n          <div class=\"fs-num\">STEP 05<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fs-title\">Final Delivery<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fs-desc\">Parts packed with anti-rust protection, labeled with lot code, and shipped with dimensional report, material cert, and packing list. Worldwide delivery.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     9. WHY CHOOSE US\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-white\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"why-layout\">\n      <div class=\"why-img\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/5-Axis-CNC-Machining-Service4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"CNC Machine Shop Carbon Steel\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"label\">Why Work With Us<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"h2\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px;\">Why Choose Us for <span class=\"blue\">Carbon Steel Machining<\/span><\/h2>\n        <div class=\"why-points\">\n          <div class=\"wp-item\">\n            <div class=\"wp-ico\">GR<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"wp-title\">Experience with Common Carbon Steel Grades<\/div>\n              <div class=\"wp-desc\">1018, 1020, 1045 \u2014 we run these materials daily across turning, milling, and 5-axis centers. Optimized cutting parameters, known tool life, and predictable surface finish on every grade.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"wp-item\">\n            <div class=\"wp-ico\">FL<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"wp-title\">Flexible Machining \u2014 Shafts, Brackets, Plates, Custom Parts<\/div>\n              <div class=\"wp-desc\">From \u00d88 mm pin shafts to 800 \u00d7 500 mm structural base plates \u2014 we machine the full range of carbon steel part types in one facility, without outsourcing to secondary suppliers.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"wp-item\">\n            <div class=\"wp-ico\">QC<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"wp-title\">Stable Quality from Prototype to Production<\/div>\n              <div class=\"wp-desc\">Same drawing-based QC plan, same inspection process, same material certification \u2014 whether you order 5 pieces or 5,000. First-article inspection reports available on all production orders.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"wp-item\">\n            <div class=\"wp-ico\">FS<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"wp-title\">Surface Finishing, Inspection, and Full Documentation<\/div>\n              <div class=\"wp-desc\">Black oxide, zinc plating, powder coating, nickel \u2014 managed as a single source. 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