What Is 1060 Carbon Steel Plate?

AISI 1060 is a medium-high carbon steel holding 0.55%~0.65% carbon, coded UNS G10600 and matching Europe's C60 grade. Unlike common mild steel such as A36, Q235 and 1020, it gains excellent surface hardness and wear resistance once quenched, tempered or surface-hardened.

Its easy machining and reliable hardening capability suit blanking, laser cutting and later heat treatment. We commonly supply it for wear liners, cutting blades, coil springs, agricultural fittings and other abrasion-resistant mechanical parts.

The cutting performance of 1060 is slightly worse than that of low carbon steel, but better than that of alloy steel. Turning and milling with cemented carbide tools are no problem, and drilling and tapping are not easy to get stuck. In terms of procurement, round steel, plate and flat steel are in stock, with short delivery period and cheaper price than materials such as 40Cr and 65Mn. 1060 is a very practical choice for making hundreds of wear-resistant parts every year.

Product Specifications

Item	Details
Material Grade	AISI 1060 / SAE 1060
Carbon Content	0.55% - 0.65%
Thickness	2 mm - 300 mm
Width	1000 mm - 3500 mm
Length	2000 mm - 12000 mm
Surface	Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled, Black Surface
Supply Condition	Annealed, Normalized, Quenched & Tempered
Trade Terms	EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF
Payment Terms	T/T, L/C at Sight

Mechanical Properties

Item	Annealed (Delivery Status)	Quenched & Tempered
Tensile Strength	620~780 MPa	Custom based on processing craft
Yield Strength	350~450 MPa	Custom based on processing craft
Elongation	15~20%	Custom based on processing craft
Hardness	170~220HB (20~30HRC)	50~60HRC

Key Features of 1060 Carbon Steel Plate

Excellent Wear Resistance

Its higher carbon content makes hardening feasible after thermal treatment, so finished parts hold much better abrasion resistance than ordinary mild steel, ideal for parts running under long-term friction in actual equipment operation.

Flexible Heat Treatment Performance

AISI 1060 carbon steel gains boosted hardness and tensile strength after quenching and tempering. That's why it's widely picked for high-performance mechanical components.

Easy Machining In Annealed Form

Our regular stock is supplied under annealed status, enabling users to cut, drill and shape conveniently before their own heat treatment steps without extra pre-processing.

Economical Choice vs Alloy Steel

For most general wear-resistant parts, 1060 steel meets required mechanical properties while avoiding the high raw material cost of alloy steel, helping clients cut overall procurement expense.