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Since 1952, Alloy Digest has been the leading reference for materials property data on metals and alloys used throughout the world. Featuring graphs, charts and tables, these sheets give facts and figures on composition or characterization, physical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, and machinability.

SAE 1044 is a medium-carbon steel suitable for use in the hot-rolled, normalized, oil-quenched-and-tempered, or water-quenched-and-tempered conditions. It provides medium strength and toughness at low cost and is a general-purpose construction and engineering steel. It is frequently used for flame or induction-hardened parts; its relatively low manganese contributes to a soft, ductile core in these parts.