Types of Metals to Choose for Machining 2020 [Easy How to ...
Low carbon steel (mild steel) contains 0.04% to 0.3% carbon. Medium carbon steel has 0.31% to 0.6% carbon, making it stronger than low carbon, but also more difficult to form, weld and cut. High carbon steel has between 0.61% and 1.5% carbon. It is very difficult to cut, bend, or weld.