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 1065 is a high-carbon oil-hardening machinery and tool steel of low hardenability. It is used for springs, hand tools, machinery parts, shafts and many machine tools requiring strength and wear resistance.