Product Description
Alloy Steel Round Bar 1.7225/SAE4140 For Machinery Q+T
Product Introduction
AISI 4140 Steel Bar, Steel Plate, Flats Supplier, Stockist and Exporter. AISI SAE 4140 alloy steel is a chromium molybdenum alloy steel specification widely used in general purpose high tensile steel for components, like axles, shafts, bolts, gears and other applications. Similar to alloy grade AISI 4130 chrome moly alloy steel but with a slightly higher carbon content. The higher carbon content of AISI 4140 steel gives greater strength and heat treatment capabilities in comparison to AISI / ASTM 4130 alloy steels, however it does have inferior weldability characteristics.
Equal Grades(numbers)
| Country | USA | German | British | Japan | China | Australia |
| Standard | ASTM A29 | DIN 17200 | BS 970 | JIS G4105 | GB/T 3077 | AS 1444 |
| Grades | 4140 | 1.7225/ 42crmo4 |
42CrMo4 | SCM440 | 42CrMo | 4140 |
Chemical Composition
| Standard | Grade | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | Mo |
| ASTM A29 | 4140 | 0.38-0.43 | 0.75-1.00 | 0.035 | 0.040 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.8-1.10 | 0.15-0.25 |
| EN 15710 | 42CrMo4/ 1.7224 |
0.38-0.45 | 0.6-0.9 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.4 | 0.9-1.2 | 0.15-0.30 |
| JIS G4105 | SCM440 | 0.38-0.43 | 0.60-0.85 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.9-1.2 | 0.15-0.30 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Tensile strength | 655 MPa | 95000 psi |
| Yield strength | 415 MPa | 65710 psi |
| Bulk modulus (typical for steel) | 140 GPa | 20300 ksi |
| Shear modulus (typical for steel) | 80 GPa | 11600 ksi |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-3 0571 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elongation at break (in 50 mm) | 25.70% | 25.70% |
| Hardness, Brinell | 197 | 197 |
| Hardness, Knoop (converted from Brinell hardness) | 219 | 219 |
| Hardness, Rockwell B (converted from Brinell hardness) | 92 | 92 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (converted from Brinell hardness. Value below normal HRC range, for comparison purposes only) | 13 | 13 |
| Hardness, CZPT (converted from Brinell hardness) | 207 | 207 |
| Machinability (based on AISI 1212 as 100 machinability) | 65 | 65 |
Forging
Preheat the steel carefully, heat to 1150 oC – 1200 oC maximum, hold until temperature is uniform throughout the section.
Do not forge below 850 oC.Following forging operation the work piece should be cooled as slowly as possible.
Heat Treatment
- Annealing
Heat ASTM 4140 steels to 800 oC – 850 oC, hold until temperature is uniform throughout the section and cool in furnace. - Normalizing
Heat steel alloy 4140 to 870 oC – 900 oC, hold until temperature is uniform throughout the section, soak for 10 – 15 minutes and cool in still air. - Tempering
Re-heat 4140 grade steel to 550 oC – 700 oC as required, hold until temperature is uniform throughout the section, soak for 1 hour per 25 mm of section, and cool in still air.
Hardening
AISI alloy 4140 steel bar, plate and square can be hardened by cold working, or heating and quenching.
SAE 4140 alloy steel is usually supplied ready heat treated to hardness in 18-22 HRC. If further heat treatment is required, then heat to 840 oC – 875 oC, hold until temperature is uniform throughout the section, soak for 10 – 15 minutes per 25 mm section, and quench in oil, water, or polymer as required.
Application
ASTM alloy 4140 steel bar, flat or plate material can be used for as wide variety of applications where greater toughness and wear resistance is needed over lower carbon grades. Typical applications for 4140 tool steel uses include Components, Adapters, Arbors,strippers, holder blocks, mold bases, ejectors, back up and support tooling, fixtures, jigs, molds, cams, drill collars, Axle Shafts, Bolts, Crankshafts,stubs, couplings, reamer bodies, axles, shafting, piston rods, rams, hydraulic machinery shafts, gears, sprockets, gear racks, chain links, spindles, tool bodies, tool holders, tie rods, Connection Rods, Chuck Bodies, Collets, Conveyor Pins & Rolls, Ejector Pins, Forks, Gears, Xihu (West Lake) Dis. Rods, Hydraulic Shafts & Parts,Lathe Spindles, Logging Parts, Milling Spindles, Motor Shafts, Nuts, Pinch Bars, Pinions, Pump Shafts,boring bars,tracks, slides, wear strips or parts, forming dies, brake dies, trim dies, bolsters, machinery parts and components, etc.
Welcome customers to inquiry AISI 4140 steel bar, plate, flat steel for the 4140 steel price. We are professional supplier and exporter for more than 20 years. We offer you worldwide solution for aisi alloy 4140 steel bar.
Available Sizes in Stock
| Steel Grade | Diameter(mm) | Length(mm) | Harness(HRC) |
| SCM440/SAE4140 | 16,18,20,23,25,28,30,33,35,38,40,43,45,48,50, 55,60,65,70,75,80,85,90,95,100,110,120,130,140, 150,160,170,180,190,200,210,220,230,240,250,260, 270,280,290,300,310,320,330,340,350,360,370,380, 390,400,410,420,430,440,450 | 4000-10000 | HB160-220 |
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About us :
HK CZPT STEEL Was established in 2012, located in the Xihu (West Lake) Dis. District of ZheJiang Province, It is an import and export trading company mainly engaged in advanced special steel, die steel, alloy steel, and steel processing general machinery and equipment. The company adheres to the concept of “high quality, high requirements and good faith”,
Cooperating with more than 20 famous steel mills in China, rich in spot stock of products.
Our company has a variety of processing equipment and all kinds of inspection and testing equipment, such as horizontal sawing machine, vertical sawing machine, milling machine, bilateral milling machine, precision milling machine, plane grinder and so on. The products with short producing time, excellent quality and high precision can provide a high-quality product choice for the vast number of customers at home and abroad.
Our customer group spread all over the domestic provinces and cities, abroad including Europe, the United States, Australia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other more than 20 countries and regions, along with over 100 long-term stable cooperation customers…Choosing Xingxiong will bring you a better experience.
PLASTIC CZPT STEEL: 1.2311, 1.2312, 1.2738, P20, 1.2083, 1.2316, NAK80, P40, 1.2738HH
HOT WORK CZPT STEEL: 1.2344, SKD61, H13, H11, FDAC, 8407
COLD WORL CZPT STEEL: SKD11, D3, SKS3, 1.2080, 1.2379, CR12MOV, O1, D2
STRUCTURAL ALLOY STEEL: 4140, 20CR, 40Cr, 35CrMo, 42CrMo, 38CrmoAi, SCM440, SCM420, 1.7225
CARBON STEEL &: Q235, Gcr15, S45C, S50C, S55C
CNC surface grinding machine, CNC side boring machine, Band saw, CNC double head machine, Vertical Band saw, CNC milling machine, Double alloy saw blade, wireless remote control crane, Magnetic chuck.
Our Service:
A. Steel plates: Cutting by bandsaw machine, milling, heat treatment, etc
B. Round bars: Cutting by bandsaw machine, peeling, grinding and turned, heat treatment, etc
Stock:
High-quality stock for various steel flat bar and round bar.
Alloy steel / Cold work steel / Hot work steel / Plactic mold steel and Stainless
Hot sales grade : DC53/ H13 / P20 / SCM440 / Q235,etc.
For more tool and die steel please check the list:
Delivery Time
1) For abundant stock, 7-15 days.
2) For customized products, 15-30 days.
Loading Details:
FAQ:
Q1: What do you do for the control of the quality?
A1: Before loading into the container, our products will all be inspected by ultrasonic inspection. Quality Grade conforms to SEP 1921-84 E/e, D/d, C/c as per customer’s request.
Q2:: What are your hot-selling products?
A2: D2/1.2379, H13/1.2344, CR12MOV, DC53, CR8, abundant stock for both plates and rounds. Competitive prices and short lead-time.
Q3: Can we visit your company and factory?
A3: Yes, warmly welcome! We can book the hotel for you before you come to China and arrange our driver to our airport to pick you up when you come.
Q4: Are you a manufacturer or merely a trader?
A4: We are a group of companies and owned manufacturer bases and trading companies. We specialized in plastic mold steel, hot work mold steel, cold work mold steel, alloy steel for mechanical, high-speed steel, etc. All materials are of high quality and competitive prices.
Hot sales Product:
1.2344 SKD11 D3 DC50
What Are the Advantages of a Splined Shaft?
If you are looking for the right splined shaft for your machine, you should know a few important things. First, what type of material should be used? Stainless steel is usually the most appropriate choice, because of its ability to offer low noise and fatigue failure. Secondly, it can be machined using a slotting or shaping machine. Lastly, it will ensure smooth motion. So, what are the advantages of a splined shaft?
Stainless steel is the best material for splined shafts
When choosing a splined shaft, you should consider its hardness, quality, and finish. Stainless steel has superior corrosion and wear resistance. Carbon steel is another good material for splined shafts. Carbon steel has a shallow carbon content (about 1.7%), which makes it more malleable and helps ensure smooth motion. But if you’re not willing to spend the money on stainless steel, consider other options.
There are 2 main types of splines: parallel splines and crowned splines. Involute splines have parallel grooves and allow linear and rotary motion. Helical splines have involute teeth and are oriented at an angle. This type allows for many teeth on the shaft and minimizes the stress concentration in the stationary joint.
Large evenly spaced splines are widely used in hydraulic systems, drivetrains, and machine tools. They are typically made from carbon steel (CR10) and stainless steel (AISI 304). This material is durable and meets the requirements of ISO 14-B, formerly DIN 5463-B. Splined shafts are typically made of stainless steel or C45 steel, though there are many other materials available.
Stainless steel is the best material for a splined shaft. This metal is also incredibly affordable. In most cases, stainless steel is the best choice for these shafts because it offers the best corrosion resistance. There are many different types of splined shafts, and each 1 is suited for a particular application. There are also many different types of stainless steel, so choose stainless steel if you want the best quality.
For those looking for high-quality splined shafts, CZPT Spline Shafts offer many benefits. They can reduce costs, improve positional accuracy, and reduce friction. With the CZPT TFE coating, splined shafts can reduce energy and heat buildup, and extend the life of your products. And, they’re easy to install – all you need to do is install them.
They provide low noise, low wear and fatigue failure
The splines in a splined shaft are composed of 2 main parts: the spline root fillet and the spline relief. The spline root fillet is the most critical part, because fatigue failure starts there and propagates to the relief. The spline relief is more susceptible to fatigue failure because of its involute tooth shape, which offers a lower stress to the shaft and has a smaller area of contact.
The fatigue life of splined shafts is determined by measuring the S-N curve. This is also known as the Wohler curve, and it is the relationship between stress amplitude and number of cycles. It depends on the material, geometry and way of loading. It can be obtained from a physical test on a uniform material specimen under a constant amplitude load. Approximations for low-alloy steel parts can be made using a lower-alloy steel material.
Splined shafts provide low noise, minimal wear and fatigue failure. However, some mechanical transmission elements need to be removed from the shaft during assembly and manufacturing processes. The shafts must still be capable of relative axial movement for functional purposes. As such, good spline joints are essential to high-quality torque transmission, minimal backlash, and low noise. The major failure modes of spline shafts include fretting corrosion, tooth breakage, and fatigue failure.
The outer disc carrier spline is susceptible to tensile stress and fatigue failure. High customer demands for low noise and low wear and fatigue failure makes splined shafts an excellent choice. A fractured spline gear coupling was received for analysis. It was installed near the top of a filter shaft and inserted into the gearbox motor. The service history was unknown. The fractured spline gear coupling had longitudinally cracked and arrested at the termination of the spline gear teeth. The spline gear teeth also exhibited wear and deformation.
A new spline coupling method detects fault propagation in hollow cylindrical splined shafts. A spline coupling is fabricated using an AE method with the spline section unrolled into a metal plate of the same thickness as the cylinder wall. In addition, the spline coupling is misaligned, which puts significant concentration on the spline teeth. This further accelerates the rate of fretting fatigue and wear.
A spline joint should be lubricated after 25 hours of operation. Frequent lubrication can increase maintenance costs and cause downtime. Moreover, the lubricant may retain abrasive particles at the interfaces. In some cases, lubricants can even cause misalignment, leading to premature failure. So, the lubrication of a spline coupling is vital in ensuring proper functioning of the shaft.
The design of a spline coupling can be optimized to enhance its wear resistance and reliability. Surface treatments, loads, and rotation affect the friction properties of a spline coupling. In addition, a finite element method was developed to predict wear of a floating spline coupling. This method is feasible and provides a reliable basis for predicting the wear and fatigue life of a spline coupling.
They can be machined using a slotting or shaping machine
Machines can be used to shape splined shafts in a variety of industries. They are useful in many applications, including gearboxes, braking systems, and axles. A slotted shaft can be manipulated in several ways, including hobbling, broaching, and slotting. In addition to shaping, splines are also useful in reducing bar diameter.
When using a slotting or shaping machine, the workpiece is held against a pedestal that has a uniform thickness. The machine is equipped with a stand column and limiting column (Figure 1), each positioned perpendicular to the upper surface of the pedestal. The limiting column axis is located on the same line as the stand column. During the slotting or shaping process, the tool is fed in and out until the desired space is achieved.
One process involves cutting splines into a shaft. Straddle milling, spline shaping, and spline cutting are 2 common processes used to create splined shafts. Straddle milling involves a fixed indexing fixture that holds the shaft steady, while rotating milling cutters cut the groove in the length of the shaft. Several passes are required to ensure uniformity throughout the spline.
Splines are a type of gear. The ridges or teeth on the drive shaft mesh with grooves in the mating piece. A splined shaft allows the transmission of torque to a mate piece while maximizing the power transfer. Splines are used in heavy vehicles, construction, agriculture, and massive earthmoving machinery. Splines are used in virtually every type of rotary motion, from axles to transmission systems. They also offer better fatigue life and reliability.
Slotting or shaping machines can also be used to shape splined shafts. Slotting machines are often used to machine splined shafts, because it is easier to make them with these machines. Using a slotting or shaping machine can result in splined shafts of different sizes. It is important to follow a set of spline standards to ensure your parts are manufactured to the highest standards.
A milling machine is another option for producing splined shafts. A spline shaft can be set up between 2 centers in an indexing fixture. Two side milling cutters are mounted on an arbor and a spacer and shims are inserted between them. The arbor and cutters are then mounted to a milling machine spindle. To make sure the cutters center themselves over the splined shaft, an adjustment must be made to the spindle of the machine.
The machining process is very different for internal and external splines. External splines can be broached, shaped, milled, or hobbed, while internal splines cannot. These machines use hard alloy, but they are not as good for internal splines. A machine with a slotting mechanism is necessary for these operations.
