4053

Alloy Steel

4053

(AISI/SAE). Nominal values—confirm mill certificate.

Chemical Composition (%)

C0.45
MO0.2
MN0.6
SI0.1
P0.04
S0.05

Mechanical Properties

Tensile:≥585 MPa;Yield:≥350 MPa;Elong:≥18%

Equivalent Grades

SAE 4053

Available Forms

Bar,Plate

Uses

Low-alloy engineering steel with enhanced hardenability and strength from alloying elements. Molybdenum (≈0.25%) raises high-temperature strength and prevents temper embrittlement. Applied to gears, shafts, bolts, connecting rods, pressure parts and heavy forgings in automotive, energy and machinery sectors.

Heat Treatment

Austenitize at 760–820 °C and quench (oil/water) then temper at 150–400 °C for high hardness; spheroidize anneal (680–720 °C) improves machinability of the as-rolled bar.

Precautions

Preheat and control interpass temperature when welding; post-weld heat treatment or stress relief is recommended to avoid hard-zone cracking. Use low-hydrogen electrodes. Protect from decarburization during heating (controlled atmosphere or protective coating).

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