SUM42
Alloy SteelSUM42
SUM42 grade supplied by Shanxi Youte Steel (jlhsteel.net).
Chemical Composition (%)
| C | 0.37 |
|---|---|
| MN | 1.35 |
| P | 0.04 |
| S | 0.08 |
Available Forms
Bar, Plate, Tube, Forging, Wire
Uses
Medium-carbon grade for machine parts such as gears, crankshafts, axles, connecting rods, spindles and forgings that need a balance of strength, toughness and machinability. Commonly supplied as bar, plate, sheet, tube and forging.
Heat Treatment
Austenitize at 820–870 °C (oil or water quench depending on section) and temper at 400–650 °C to the required strength/toughness balance.
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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