Structural, Carbon & HSLA Steel Plate


ASTM A36

Typically used in construction and fabrication, this low carbon steel has excellent weldability.

Precision Flamecutting and Steel maintains a large inventory from 3/16” up to 16” thick.

Mechanical Properties

Tensile: 58 to 80 ksi
Yield: 36 ksi min
Elongation: 18% min in 8” 21% min in 2” (for plates wider than 24”)

ASTM A572

Typically used in structural applications, this high-strength low-alloy steel is produced with yields ranging from 42 – 65.

Precision Flamecutting and Steel maintains a large inventory from 3/16” up to 10” thick (modified for thickness). Most of our inventory has a minimum 50K yield.

Mechanical Properties A572 Gr 42:

Tensile: 60 ksi min
Yield: 42 ksi min
Elongation: 18% min in 8″ 22% min in 2″ (for plates wider than 24″)

Mechanical Properties A572 Gr 50:

Tensile: 65 ksi min
Yield: 50 ksi min
Elongation: 16% min in 8″ 19% min in 2″ (for plates wider than 24″)

Mechanical Properties A572 Gr 55:

Tensile: 70 ksi min
Yield: 55 ksi min
Elongation: 15% min in 8″ 18% min in 2″ (for plates wider than 24″)

Mechanical Properties A572 Gr 60:

Tensile: 75 ksi min
Yield: 60 ksi min
Elongation: 13% min in 8″ 15% min in 2″ (for plates wider than 24″)

Mechanical Properties A572 Gr 65:

Tensile: 80 ksi min
Yield: 65 ksi min
Elongation: 12% min in 8″ 14% min in 2″ (for plates wider than 24″)

ASTM A588

Known for its superior weathering ability, A588 is typically used in building construction and bridges.

Precision Flamecutting and Steel can provide quotations on material from ¼” up to 6” thick

Mechanical Properties:

Tensile: 70 ksi min (4” and under), 67 ksi min (4”-5”) 63 ksi min (over 5”-8”)
Yield: 50 ksi min (4” and under), 46 ksi min (4”-5”) 42 ksi min (over 5”-8”)
Elongation: 16% min in 8” 19% min in 2” (for plates wider than 24”)

ASTM A709
Typically known as a bridge steel, this high-strength, low-alloy is offered in different grades. We offer charpy testing for critical or non-critical applications upon request. Much of our inventory is pre-qualified for critical applications.

Precision Flamecutting and Steel can provide quotations on material from 3/16” up to 8” thick.

Mechanical Properties 709 Gr 36:

Tensile: 58 to 80 ksi
Yield: 36 ksi min
Elongation: 18% min in 8″ 21% min in 2″

Mechanical Properties 709 Gr 50:

Tensile: 65 min ksi
Yield: 50 ksi min
Elongation: 16% min in 8″ 19% min in 2″

Mechanical Properties 709 Gr 50W:

Tensile: 65 min ksi
Yield: 50 ksi min
Elongation: 16% min in 8″ 19% min in 2″

AISI 1045

Used in crankshafts, connecting rods and gears for example, this grade is known for its good machinability and weldability.

Precision Flamecutting and Steel maintains a limited inventory of material from 1” to 1 ¾” thick.