VT machining offers CNC Drilling for 1018 Steel (UNS G10180 / C15 / S20C), typically supplied cold-drawn. The most common low-carbon machining bar; good finish and carburisable.
CNC Drilling Notes for 1018 Steel
1018 Steel drills cleanly; we choose point angle and peck depth by hole depth-to-diameter ratio and hold position to the drawing.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of 1018 Steel weighs about 0.79 kg.
Starting Parameters for CNC Drilling 1018 Steel
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 125-215 m/min |
|---|---|
| Feed, Ø8 mm drill | 0.08-0.245 mm/rev |
| Spindle speed, Ø8 mm | 4970-8550 rpm |
| Peck depth | 1-3 × D |
| Insert / tool class | ISO P — CVD-coated carbide |
| Coolant | Emulsion (5-8%); dry is possible for interrupted cuts |
Starting values for 1018 Steel, Cold-drawn; optimised on the first article.
Full material data for 1018 Steel (UNS G10180 / C15 / S20C) is on the CNC Milling 1018 Steel page.
More on CNC Drilling Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc drilling guidance for all steel grades are on our CNC Drilling Steel page.
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Quoting CNC Drilling 1018 Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 1018 Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied cold-drawn), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Drilling on 1018 Steel?
Machined 1018 Steel edges are clean and to specification; edge-break or deburring is added when your drawing calls for it.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Drilling 1018 Steel?
CNC Drilling prototypes for 1018 Steel can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
What is CNC Drilling 1018 Steel and how is it done?
CNC Drilling 1018 Steel refers to programmed drilling produces accurately positioned holes, including deep and pattern hole arrays. Applied to 1018 Steel — strong, economical and widely available — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
What surface finish is achievable on 1018 Steel with CNC Drilling?
Surface finish on 1018 Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
Does CNC Drilling 1018 Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most 1018 Steel machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
Why is 1018 Steel a good choice for CNC Drilling?
1018 Steel is strong, economical and widely available, which makes it well suited to CNC Drilling. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished 1018 Steel machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.