1045 is a medium carbon steel is used when greater strength and hardness is desired than in the "as rolled" condition. Extreme size accuracy, straightness and concentricity combine to minimize wear in high speed applications. Commonly used in gears, shafts, axles, bolts, studs and machine parts.

DC01, DC02, DC03, DC04 are steel grades of European standard DIN EN 10130, 10209 and DIN 1623, which are specified cold rolled steel. The grades are classified according to the maximum permissible yield strength.