How to Choose the Best Grade of Steel for Forging
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How to Choose the Best Gradeof Steel forForging
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There are many choices of steel
for today's engineers to choose
from
Many grades of steel can be used
for the same project
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The things to consider are the designed product life, safety
factors, environment, and cost
Mechanical requirements like strength, hardness, toughness, and
hardenability should also be considered
The next thing to consider is the service environment
requirements like corrosion resistance, temperature resistance,
and hardenability
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When selecting grades, the manufacturing processes of the steel
need to be considered
Whether the component is designed as a fabrication, casting, or
forging?
Does the component need to be welded?
Type of heat-treatment configuration and testing
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These factors will affect the type
of elements added to enhance
the quality of the steel
Make sure the grade of steel you
choose can withstand the
requirements
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When it comes to steel, the first alloy element to consider is
carbon
Carbon offers hardness, toughness, and wear-resistance
So select a steel grade with just the required carbon to meet the
desired property levels
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Your specifications for hardenability
and toughness will direct the next
set of element decisions
Opt methods like adding the
appropriate alloy materials like
manganese, nickel, chromium, and
molybdenum to gain toughness
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Knowing the steel grade would
help you in selecting the right
steel to meet your requirements
But the ideal way to ensure you
find the right steel is to work with
a forging expert who understands
steel properties
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