AISI 6150
AISI 6150
An electric furnace melt of chrome vanadium steel possessing the following characteristics. Oil-hardening, high resistance to vibratory stress, standard deformation, medium hardness, high torque strength and bright polish.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Arbors, Heavy Machinery Parts, Gears, Shafts, High Strength Studs, Spindles
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TYPICAL ANALYSIS
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AISI 6150
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Carbon (C)
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.48-.53
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Manganese (Mn)
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.70-.90
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Silicon (Si)
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.15-.30
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Phosphorus (P)
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.035 MAX
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Sulphur (S)
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.040 MAX
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Molybdenum (Mo)
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Chromium (Cr)
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.80-1.10
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Vanadium (V)
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.10-.15
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Cobalt (Co)
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NORMALIZING
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1650-1700 ° F (899-927° C)
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ANNEALING
Temperature
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
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1525-1575 ° F (828-855° C)
179-217
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HARDENING
Rate of heating
Hardening Temperature
Quenching Medium
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Slowly
1500-1550° F (816-843°C)
O (I)
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TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
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400° F (204°C)
56-58
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WEAR RESISTANCE
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Medium
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TOUGHNESS
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Very High
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RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
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Low
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DEPTH OF HARDENING
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Medium
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MACHINABILITY
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Medium
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GRINDABILITY
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High
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DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
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Medium
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SAFETY IN HARDENING
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Low
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RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
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Medium
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