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Material type
Metal
Material name
Mild steel 1018 | 1.1147 | C18 |16Mn
Process compatibility
CNC machining
![David Nguyen, Mechanical Engineering Lead](/images/home/david.jpg)
AISI 1018 mild/low carbon steel has good balance of ductility, strength and toughness. It has excellent weldability and it is considered the best steel for carburizing parts.
David Mechanical Engineering Lead at Protolabs Network