15SiMn
Alloy Steel15SiMn
Chinese GB steel grade 15SiMn
Chemical Composition (%)
| C | 0.13 |
|---|---|
| SI | 1.5 |
| MN | 0.6 |
| P | 0.035 |
| S | 0.035 |
Applications
Chinese national standard (GB) steel grade per GB/T specification.
Available Forms
Bar, plate, sheet, tube, forgings, strip, wire
Uses
Spring steel with high elastic limit and fatigue strength for coils, leaf springs, clips and suspension parts. Silicon (≈1.75%) raises elastic limit and tempering resistance. Supplied as strip, wire and bar; shot-peened after forming for longer service life.
Heat Treatment
Austenitize 830–880 °C (oil quench) and temper at 400–520 °C; stress-relieve formed springs at 230–320 °C after coiling.
Precautions
Weldable with standard procedures; preheat may be needed for thick sections or higher-carbon/ alloy grades. Protect from decarburization during heating (controlled atmosphere or protective coating). Shot-peen after coiling to improve fatigue life; avoid sharp bends and surface defects.
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