Carbon Steels 1022

Not applicable.

A full anneal is done at 1700 F with slow furnace cooling. A stress relief anneal may be done at 1000 F.

1022 steel is typically used for moderate strength structural applications such as cold formed fasteners and bolts. It is often used in the case hardened condition

Cold working by conventional methods is readily accomplished. Following severe cold working an anneal may be required.

Forge at 2350 to 1800 F.

1022 steel has good ductility and is readily formed by conventional means.

Hardens from cold work or by heat treat, quench and temper.

1022 may be hardened by heating to 1500 - 1600 F and water quenching. The product should then be tempered. However for a low carbon steel such as this the improvement in strength from heat treat, quench and temper often are not cost effective in terms of the heat treating cost.

Hot work at 900 to 200 F.

Machinability of 1022 steel is quite good, rating a 70% against the standard 1112 steel of 100% machinability.

1022 steel is a slightly higher carbon and manganese content plain carbon steel than 1020. It is used for its somewhat greater strength while still having good ductility.

Temper, after heat treat and quench, at 600 to 1100 F depending upon strength level wanted.

Weldable by all standard methods. However for heavy sections the use of pre-heat and post- heat is advised.