View Sample Alloy Digest Data Sheet (PDF)Since 1952, Alloy Digest has been the leading reference for materials property data on metals and alloys used throughout the world. Featuring graphs, charts and tables, these sheets give facts and figures on composition or characterization, physical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, and machinability.SAE 10053 is an oil or water-hardening machinery and tool steel for applications where a shallow-hardening steel of high strength with moderate toughness meets the requirements. It is commonly used for parts where induction hardening or austempering are employed. SAE 1053 is recommended for agricultural machinery and tools, hand tools, shafts, springs and heavy-machinery parts.