W.H. Bagshaw Company offers custom-made precision carbon steel components for any application.
Discover the Benefits of Carbon Steel
Carbon steel is composed of mainly steel and carbon along with iron and other elements. The carbon content is often as high as 2.5%, therefore it’s chosen for applications that require durability and a strong material. Some of the attractive benefits are :
- Added strength
- Increased carburized ability
- Well suited to automatic lathes
- Lower cost metal
- 100% recyclable
These qualities, as well as the machineability, make CNC carbon steel parts excellent candidates for high-volume orders.

Popular Carbon Steel Grades
Being an extremely versatile metal, there are a variety of grades to choose from. The most requested four at Bagshaw Co. are:
- 1060-1070 high carbon
- 1018 low carbon
- 12L14
- 1215 low carbon

Common CNC Carbon Steel Parts & Applications
Due to its exceptional machinability, carbon steel can be used to create a wide variety of custom parts, including:
- Hinge Pins
- Shafts
- Threaded Screws
- Pivot Pin
- And more
Precision carbon steel components are commonly used for applications in the automotive and defense industries; however, carbon is suitable for use in almost any industry.

CNC Carbon Steel Parts at a Glance
- CNC Carbon Steel Parts at a Glance PropertiesAlloysCommon PartsCommon ApplicationsExcellent machinability12L14Cam ShaftCommercial VehiclesStrength1070-1080Dowel PinFasteners and fittings for the automotive industryAffordability1018Alignment PinGeneral fabricationExcellent heat Treatment1070-1080Folder PinPrinting and Packaging
Why Choose W.H. Bagshaw Company?
With over 150 years of experience manufacturing parts, W.H. Bagshaw Company offers a truly unparalleled level of expertise in custom carbon steel machining. All of our precision CNC machining operations adhere to strict quality standards, and our company is ISO 9001:2015-certified.

