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There may be no difference at all. In structural steel, 44W is a perfornamce rating (minimum yield strength 44,000psi). 1020 is steel chemistry (non-alloyed steel with 2.0% carbon). Quite often 44W is 1018 (1.8% carbon) or 1020 in composition. If your steel dealer is selling you 44W, ask about the composition.

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44W steel is a structural steel used mainly in construction applications, while 1020 steel is a low carbon steel commonly used in manufacturing processes due to its good machinability and weldability. The main difference is in their composition, with 44W having higher strength and hardness compared to 1020 steel.

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