## **Mild Steel Balls Description**
**Overview:**Mild steel balls are **solid spherical components** made from **low-carbon mild steel (typically AISI 1010–1020)**. They are known for being **economical, ductile, and versatile**, making them suitable for a wide range of **general-purpose applications** where **extreme hardness, wear resistance, or high corrosion resistance is not required**.
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### **Key Features & Properties**
* **Material:** Mild Steel (low carbon content, \~0.05%–0.25%).* **Strength:** Good toughness and durability for low- to medium-load applications.* **Hardness:** Relatively soft compared to high-carbon or alloy steels (can be case-hardened if needed).* **Machinability:** Easy to machine, weld, and fabricate.* **Corrosion Resistance:** Poor in untreated form (can be zinc-plated, chrome-plated, or nickel-coated for protection).* **Magnetic:** Fully magnetic due to ferritic structure.* **Finish:** Available in bright-polished or unpolished surface.
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### **Applications**
* **Automotive & Machinery:** Linkages, steering systems, and low-stress moving parts.* **Hardware & Locks:** Used in locking systems, handles, and mechanisms.* **Furniture & Casters:** Wheels, rollers, and movement systems.* **Consumer Products & Toys:** Economical option for non-critical uses.* **Grinding & Mixing Media:** Cost-effective choice in some industrial processes.* **General Engineering:** Counterweights, prototypes, and fittings.
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### **Sizes & Standards**
* **Diameter Range:** 2 mm to 150 mm (custom sizes available).* **Grades:** Commercial precision levels (G40–G500).* **Surface Treatment:** Can be supplied **plated (zinc, nickel, chrome)** or **oil-coated** for corrosion protection.
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