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SPECIAL Steel Book >
Introduction:>
Fletcher Easysteel is a division of Fletcher Building Limited. The company prides itself on its
position as a leading steel distributor in New Zealand providing a comprehensive range of
products and services to meet the needs of this market.
The Special Steel Book is a directory of products and services available from Fletcher Easysteel and is
provided as a guide to assist customers when determining their requirements.
It is by no means an exhaustive list of the companys service portfolio. For in this dynamic environment,
operating within a more prevalent global economy, the range of products and services that Fletcher
Easysteel offers is ever changing.
The Special Steel Book is an indication of the companys commitment to informing customers of what is
available from your steel supplier. Supplementary product catalogues are;
Structural Steel Properties and Design Charts Catalogue
Pipe and Pipe Fittings Catalogue
The Steel Book
Every care has been taken by staff in producing this catalogue. Fletcher Easysteel has endeavoured to
ensure accuracy of the information contained herein, however Fletcher Easysteel cannot and does not
accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained by any party through use of this information.
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Introduction:>
Quality
Fletcher Easysteel continues to maintain a strong commitment to the principles which have become total quality management.
This results in minimum waste, improved efficiencies and a service promise which meets customer requirements. Fletcher
Easysteel has a philosophy of continuous improvement in all areas of its business.
Technical Advice
Fletcher Easysteel provides technical expertise on all products and services it markets. Specialist advice is available on product
properties, product selection and specific end use application. Any advice given should subsequently be authorised by a
qualified engineer.
Information Systems
Fletcher Easysteel operates an ERP system across its business. This includes handling front-line customer enquiries and
orders, to back-office automatic stock replenishment in line with customer forecasts.
Supporting this is a forecasting system which captures historic sales information, combining it with future market intelligence
to provide the best possible forecast. This enables us to have the right product on hand at the right time to meet customer
requirements and to ensure excellent service for our customers.
Fletcher Easysteel is continually researching the new opportunities information technology offers in making business easier
with customers and suppliers alike.
Suppliers
Fletcher Easysteel has a centrally based supply chain which leverages its strong relationship with suppliers to provide highly
competitive offers to its customers. These offers are sourced globally from quality steel mills and suppliers which enables its
customers to compete in both domestic and export markets.
Health & Safety

At Fletcher Easysteel, our safety goal is zero harm. Health and Safety is our highest priority, not only for all employees, but
also for our customers, suppliers, contractors and visitors. We take a pro-active approach in regards to Health & Safety and
Environment, and we are continually developing and implementing systems to ensure our workplace is a safe one. At Fletcher
Easysteel, everyone is responsible for ensuring that we are working in a safe manner -
Because we want to . . . not because we have to!

Contents:>
Introduction 2
Brand Equivalents Chart 6
Mild Steel 8
Mild Steel Engineering Rounds 9
Bright Commercial Quality Bar AISI 1018/1020 10
Bright Commercial Quality Flats AISI 1018/1020 11
Bright Free Cutting 12

Bright Fee Cutting Bar AISI 1214/1215 13
Bright Leaded Bar AISI 12L14/12L15 14
Engineering Steels 15
Medium Tensile Steel 1040/45 16
High Tensile Steel AISI 4140 18
High Tensile Steel AISI 4340 20
High Tensile Steel AISI P20 22
High Tensile Steel (2767) 23
Carburising Steel En36A, EN39B 24
Phosphor Bronze LG2 26
Grades and stocked size summery 27
Forms of Supply and Machining Allowances 28
Cast Iron & Hollow Bar 29

Cast Iron 4E 30
Cast iron 3D 31
Hollow Bar 32
Hydraulic Steels 34
Hard Chrome Bar 35
Hydraulic Cylinder Tube 36
Cold Work Tool Steels 37

D2 (2379) 40
A2 (2363) 42
Hot Work Steels 45

H13 (2344) 46

Contents:>
Plastic Mould Steels 48
Aluminium Tooling Plate 53
P20 (2311) 54
2767 56
Gauge Plate 59
Gauge Plate 60
Key Steel 62
Silver Steel 63
Plate 64
Boiler Quality Plate 65
Wear Resistant Plate Grade 66
High Strength Plate 67
Structural Steel Plate Comparisons 68
Boiler Quality Plate Comparisons 69

Welding Products 71
General Purpose Electrodes 72
Consumables 75
Cutting and Grinding Discs 76
Service Centres, Metal Processing 81

Service Centres 82
Plate Processing 83
Metal Processing 84
Appendix 85
Size Tolerances to ASTM A29 86
Straightness Tolerances to ASTM A29 89
ISO Tolerances 90
Machining Allowances 91
Useful Tables Weights - Kg/Metre 92
Approx. Comparison of Tensile Strength 93
Approx. Equivalent of Hardness and Tensile 94
Conversion Calculations 95
Indent 96

Brand Equivalents Chart:>
Tool & Alloy Steels
EasySteel AISI BS 970 BS 970 Japan JIS-G Thyssen Atlas

Shortname En New
Mild Steel BCQ 1018/1020 1018/1020 EN3B 070M20 4051-S20C
BFC 1214/1215 1214/1215 EN1A 230M07 4804-Sum23/25
BLB 12L14/12L15 12L14/12L15 EN1A Pb 230M07Pb 4804-Sum23L
Medium MT x 1040/45 1040/45 En8 080M40 4051-S40C CM
/High HT x 4140 4140 En19 708M40 4105-SCM440 7225 SPS
Tensile HT x 4340 4340 En24 817M40 4103-SNCM439 Ultimo 200/4
HT x En25 En25 823M30 6580
MHTF x 2767 En30B 835M30 4103-SNCM628 Thyrodur 2767 AHT28
Case CASE x En36A 3310 En36A 665M13 4102-SNC815 6587 SuperImpacto
Hardening CASE x En39B En39B 835M15 4103-SNCM815 Thyroplast 2764
Cold BS4659
Work D2 D2 BD2 4404-SKD11 Thyrodur 2379 FNS
A2 A2 BA2 4404-SKD12 Thyrodur 2363 Cromoly
01 01 BO1 4404-SKS3 Thyrodur 2510 Keewatin
En31
MLDH/MHTF x 2767 En30B 835M30 4103-SNCM628 Thyrodur 2767 AHT28
Plastic MLDF x PDS5
Mould MOLD/MLDF x 2311 P20 Thyroplast 2311
MOLD/MLDF 2738 P20+Ni Thyroplast 2738
MLDF x 2312 P20+S Thyroplast 2312 Ultimo 200
PQ x 2083 420 420S45 SUS42 J1 Thyroplast 2083 420PQ
MLDH/MHTF x 2767 En30B 835M30 4103-SNCM628 Thyrodur 2767 AHT28
Hot BS4659
Work HOT H13 BH13 4404-SKD61 Thyrotherm 2344 Crovan
HOTF
Shock BS4659
Resisting S1 S1 BS1 4404-SKS41 Thyrotherm 2550 Falcon 6
High BS4659
Speed M2 M2 BM2 4404-SKH9 Thyrapid 3343 SIXIX

Brand Equivalents Chart:>
Balfour Hitachi VEW Bohler Assab Comsteel Werkstoff Kurz-Name

Rochling
1.0402 c22
1.0715 9 SMn 28
1.0718 9 SMn 28 Pb
1040/45 V945 1.1186 CK40
SD19 V320 VCL140 05 1.7225 42 CrMo4
SD50/Monix15 V155 VCN150 R16 1.6565 40 CrNiMo6
R4 1.6743 32 NiCrMo10 4
SD12/RABW V110 Plasmould R2 1.6747 30 NiCrMo16 6
SD51 E200 ES Special Q5
E204 PPA R10 1.6723 15 NiCrMo16 5
SC25/RCC Supra SLD K105 Special KNL XW-41 Aidi-150 155 CrVMo 12 1
RSD13/RKCM SCD K305 Special K5 XW-10 100 CrMoV 5 1 1
TOH/RUS3 SGT K460 Amutut S DF2 Ketos 100MnCrW 4
M5 1.3505 100 Cr 6
SD12/RABW K600 NWM R2 1.6747 30 NiCrMo 16 6
MPM2 M210 Starmould 718 CSM2 40 CrMnMo 7

40 CrMnNiMo 8 6 4
PMS/Moulrex A Holdax 40 CrMnMoS 8 6
M310 WKW4 Stavax 420MFQ 42 Cr 13
SD12/RABW V110 Plasmould R2 1.6747 30 NiCrMo 16 6
ADIC/RD2V DAC W302 US Ultra 2 8407 Nu-Die V 40 CrMoV 5 1

40 CrMoV 5 1
SCX15/00/RTWK YSR K450 My Extra M4 60 WCrv 7

60 WCrv 7
Giantm5/Capital562 YXMI S600 SREMo ASP41 1.1003 Dmo 5

Mild Steels:>

Mild Steels:>
Mild Steel
Engineering Rounds
Product Shortname: PB30, PB50, ER
Specifications: NZ/Australia AS 3679-300
AS/NZS 4671-300
AS/NZS 4671-500 D
UK BS 4360-43A
Japan/Korea JIS G3101-SS400
JIS G4051-S20
JIS G4051-S25C
Size Designations: Mass per Metre = (Diameter D (mm))2 x 0.006165 = kg/m

By diameter Metres per Tonne = 1000 = metres
kg/m
Size Range Available:
Size Mass per Size Mass per Size Mass per
(mm) Metre (kg/m) (mm) Metre (kg/m) (mm) Metre (kg/m)
24 3.551 65 26.050 150 138.700
25 3.853 70 30.210 160 157.800
28 4.834 75 34.680 200 246.600
32 6.313 80 39.460
Available on indent
Standard stock length is 6 metres.

Engineering rounds can be cut to length on request.
Straightness Tolerance
The standards have a straightness tolerance of 3mm per metre.
A large range is stocked in grade 1045

Mild Steels:>
Bright Commercial Quality Rounds
Product Shortname: BCQI, BCQM
Specifications: AISI 1018/1020
BS970 070M20
EN 3B
JIS G 4051 S20C
Tolerances: H10
Typical UTS Yield: UTS = 490 Yield= 370
Typical Analysis: C Mn S & P
0.15/0.23% 0.3/0.9% 0.05% max.
Colour Code: Green
Characteristics: In comparison to normal hot rolled bars, a cold finished product gives tighter sectional tolerances,
improved straightness, and a clean scale free surface. Advantages to the user being that material can be brought closer
to the finished machine size and thus reduce machining costs. It minimises costly straightening operations and is more
easily machined. Another benefit derived from the cold rolling/drawing operation is a marked increase in physical
strength over a hot rolled bar of the same section.
Applications: Easily fabricated and welded. Used for all engineering parts, machine building and furniture.
Suitable for coated applications.
Size Range:
Rounds - Imperial (inches)

3/16 1 4/ /
5 16 /
3 8 /
7 16 /
1 2 /
9 16 /
5 8 /
3 4 /
7 8
1 11/8 1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 13/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 3

3 1/2 4 5 6
Rounds - Metric (mm)

6 8 10 12 16 20 24 25 30 35 40
45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 90 100 110
120 130 140 150
In rounds, under 1/2 dia (except 10 & 12mm) available in 3.5 metre lengths. All others available in 5.75 metre lengths
or customer specific lengths. Fletcher Easysteel offers a cut to length service operation.

Mild Steels:>
Bright Commercial Quality Flats
Product Shortname: BFI, BFM
BS970 070M20
EN 3B
JIS G 4051 S20C
Tolerances: To ASTM A29-03 (A108-99)
Straightness 1:600 over total bar length
Typical Analysis: C Mn S & P

0.15/0.23% 0.3/0.9% 0.05% max.
Colour Code: Green
Characteristics: In comparison to normal hot rolled bars, this cold finished product gives tighter sectional tolerances,
improved straightness, and a clean scale free surface. Advantages to the user being that the material can be brought
closer to the finished machine size and thus reduce machining costs. It minimises costly straightening operations and is
more easily machined. Another benefit derived from the cold rolling/drawing operation is a marked increase in physical
strength over a hot rolled bar of the same section.
Applications: Easily fabricated and welded. Used for all engineering parts, machine building and furniture.
Suitable for coated applications.
Size Range:
Flats - Imperial (inches)
1/2 x 1/8 3/4 x 3/8 1 x 1/2 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 1/4 1 1/2 x 5/16 11/2 x 1/2
1 3/4 x 5/8 2 x 1/2 2 x 3/4 2x1 3x2 8x1
Squares - Imperial (inches)

/2
1 3
/4 1 1 1/8 11/4 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3
Flats - Metric (mm)

12 x 6 16 x 3 16 x 5 20 x 3 20 x 5 20 x 6 20 x 7 20 x 10 25 x 3 25 x 5
25 x 6 25 x 10 30 x 10 32 x 5 32 x 6 40 x 5 40 x 7 40 x 10 40 x 25 40 x 30
50 x 3 50 x 5 50 x 10 50 x 12 50 x 16 50 x 20 50 x 25 60 x 10 75 x 6 75 x 7
75 x 10 75 x 12 75 x 20 75 x 25 100 x 10 100 x 12 100 x 25 130 x 20 150 x 12 150 x 20
150 x 25 200 x 20
Squares - Metric (mm)

10 25 40

Standard length for flats is 3.5 metres. Fletcher Easysteel offers a cut to length service operation.
Bright Free Cutting:>

Bright Free Cutting:>
Bright Free Cutting Bar
Product Shortname: BFCI, BFCM, BFCF, BFCH (Flat/Sq)
BS 970 230MO7
Tolerances: Supplied Cold Drawn to H10
Typical Analysis: C Mn P S
AISI 1214 0.15% max. 0.8/1.2% 0.04/0.09% 0.25/0.35%
AISI 1215 0.09% max. 0.75/1.05% 0.04/0.09% 0.26/0.35%

Colour Code: Orange - Metric
Red - Imperial
Characteristics: Bright free cutting bar is available in round, square and hexagonal sections and gives the same
benefits as bright commercial quality in terms of good sectional tolerance, straightness and increased physical
properties. The major benefit is from the combination of manganese and sulphur in the steel. These elements form
manganese sulphide inclusions which effectively act as chip breakers during machining and allow this grade to be
machined at much higher speeds with no adverse effect on tool life. Can be welded using specialised procedures and
electrodes.
Applications: Manufacturing applications where extensive machining is involved, i.e., nuts, bolts, studs, etc. or any
other application involving high speed automatic machining operations.
Size Range:
Rounds - Imperial (inches)
1
/4 /8
3
/2
1 5
/8 3
/4 7
/8 1 1 1/8
1 /4 1
1 /2 1
2 2 /4
1
2 /2 1
3 3 /2
1
4

6 8 10 12 16 20 25 30 35
40 45 50 60 65 80 90 100
Flats, squares and rounds also available on an indent basis.

*Leaded (12L14) bars also available on an indent basis.

Mild Steels:>
Bright Leaded Bar
Product Shortname: BLBI, BLBM, BLBH (Flat/Sq)
Specifications: AISI 12L14/12L15
BS 970 230MO7Pb
Tolerances: H11 (hex)
Typical Analysis:
C Mn P S Si Pb
0.15% max. 0.8/1.2% 0.04/0.09% 0.25/0.35% 0.10%max 0.15/0.35%

Colour Code: Brown - Metric
Blue - Imperial
Characteristics: A premium grade of free cutting bar, similar to 1214/1215, with the addition of lead, it is widely
used in repetitive manufacturing. The added lead enables excellent machinability but also makes it more difficult to
weld.
Applications: Brake components, gear box components, hydraulic fittings.

Size Range:
Hex - Imperial (inches)
5
/16 /8
3
/16
7 1
/2 9
/16 5
/8 3
/4
7
/8 1 1 /8 1
1 /41
1 /83
1 /2 1
Hex - Metric (mm)

16 17 38
Flats, squares and rounds also available on an indent basis.

Engineering Steels:>

Medium Tensile Steel:>
Medium Tensile Steel 1040/45
Product Shortname: MTI, MTM
Specifications: JIS G4051 S40C
JIS G4051 S45C
BS EN8
Tolerances: CD Bar: H10
Typical Analysis: C Mn Si S&P

0.40% 0.6/0.9% 0.35% max. 0.050 max.
Mechanical Properties: UTS approx 600MPa

Yield approx 450MPa
Colour Code: Yellow
Characteristics: AISI 1040/45 is a medium carbon medium tensile steel with improved strength over mild steel. Supplied
in black or cold drawn condition it is easily machineable and is generally used in the as supplied condition. It can be readily
flame or induction hardened to approximately 58 Rockwell C.
Applications: All general engineering applications requiring a higher strength than mild steel such as shafts, axles, bolts, etc.
Size Range:
Rounds (cold drawn) Rounds (cold drawn) Rounds (Black)

Imperial (inches) Metric (mm) Metric (mm)
5/16 3/8 7/16
10 12 16 40 45 50 60 65
1/2 9/16 5/8
20 25 30 70 75 80 90 100
3/4 7/8 1 35 40 45 105 110 120 130 140
1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 50 55 60 150 160 170 180 190
1 3/4 2 2 1/4 65 70 75 200 210 220 230 240
2 1/2 3 3 1/2 80 90 100 250 260 280 290 300
4 110 115 120 310 320 340 370 400
130 420

Before ordering black material, note comments on machining allowances (Refer to page 28).

Medium Tensile Steel:>
Medium Tensile Steel AISI 1040/45
Heat Treatment Procedures: AISI 1040 is available in either cold drawn or hot rolled condition. The cold finishing
process of drawing does slightly improve the mechanical properties over those of a hot rolled bar. However, thermal
treatments must be employed if higher mechanical properties are required. AISI 1040 is suitable for surface hardening by
flame or induction methods. Hardness and tensile strength may also be further increased by conventional quenching and
tempering though the results are somewhat sensitive to the materials section size (see tempering diagrams).
Thermal Temperature Remarks:

Process: Range:
Annealing 830-860OC Cool slowly in furnace at not more than 65OC/hr.
Normalising 830-860OC Air cool.
Hardening 830-860OC Holding time in furnace should be 10mins/cm of ruling section followed by oil or
water quenching.
Tempering 200-650OC Temperature depends on required hardness (see tempering diagrams).
Tempering should be carried out immediately after quenching.
The tempering time being at least 1 hour per 25mm of section.
Flame/Induction 870-900OC Heating should be rapid in order to localise the heating effect to the surface of the
bar.
Quench immediately into oil or water.
Temper immediately at 150-200OC for maximum surface hardness.
Surface hardness obtainable 56-60 HRC.
Tempering Diagram: Tempering Diagram:

TS1 N/mm2 TS1 N/mm2
Test specimen 14mm O quenched in oil from 860OC Test specimen 50mm O quenched in oil from 860OC
103 1600 160 103 1600 160
kp/mm2
Hardness, Brinell
kp/mm2
Hardness, Brinell
90 1400 140 90 1400 140
78 1200 120 78 1200 120
65 1000 100 500 50 65 1000 100 500 50

% %
52 800 80 80 400 40 52 800 80 80 400 40
39 600 660 60 300 30 39 600 660 60 300 30
26 400 40 40 200 20 26 400 40 40 200 20
13 200 20 20 100 10 13 200 20 20 100 10
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
100 200 300 400 500 600
700 Tempering Temperature in OC

High Tensile Steel:>
High Tensile Steel AISI 4140
Product Shortname: HTI, HTM, HTHX, HTGI, HTGM
Rounds Supplied Black, Cold Drawn or Ground
Specifications: AISI 4140
JIS G 4105 SCM440
EN19
42CrMo 4
Tolerances: CD Bar: H10 CG Bar: All sizes to H8
Typical Analysis: C Mn Cr Mo
0.40% 0.8% 0.95% 0.25%

Mechanical Properties: UTS approx 850 - 1000MPa
Yield approx 700 - 900MPa
Colour Code: White
Characteristics: AISI 4140 quality is supplied in the heat treated condition with an ultimate tensile strength in the range
850-1000MPa, although with further heat treatment tensile strengths of 1150MPa can be obtained on sections up to 100mm
(4). In the as supplied, heat treated condition this grade is used for a wide range of shafting and high tensile applications, it
possesses excellent toughness and is readily machineable. 4140 grade can also be nitrided to approximately 60 Rockwell C
surface hardness or alternatively flame or induction hardened to approximately 58HRC surface hardness.
Applications: Medium to heavy duty shafts, gears, axles, rods, spindles, crow bars, nuts, etc.
Size Range:
Rounds (cold drawn) Metric (mm)
10 12 16 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
60 65 70 75 80 90 100
Rounds (black) Metric (mm)
20 24 30 40 45 50 60 65 70 75 80
90 100 105 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
190 200 210 220 240 250 260 270 280 300 320
340 360 400 420
Ground Metric (mm)
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
75 80 90 100
See over page for Hexagon and imperial sizes and ranges.


Hexagon (cold drawn & HT) Imperial (inches)
5/8 AF 3/4 AF 7/8 AF 1 AF 1 1/8 AF 1 1/4 AF 1 1/2 AF 1 3/4 AF 2 AF
Rounds (cold drawn) Imperial (inches)
3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 1/2
1 3/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 3 4
Ground Imperial (inches)
5/8 1 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4
2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4
Heat Treatment Procedures: Although AISI 4140 is supplied in the already heat treated condition at a tensile
strength of 850-1000MPa, there will inevitably be certain applications where a higher strength is required or where a higher
surface hardness is needed to withstand abrasion. The following recommendations are intended as a guide to further thermal
treatments. Note: Before any further through hardening treatments are carried out the material should first be annealed.
Process: Range:
Annealing 850-880OC Cool slowly in furnace at not more than 65OC/hr.
Hardening 850-880OC Holding time in furnace should be 10mins/cm of ruling section followed by oil or
water quenching.
Tempering 200-650OC Temperature depends on required hardness (see tempering diagrams).
Tempering should be carried out immediately after quenching.
The tempering time being at least 1 hour per 25mm of section.
Hardening bar. Quench immediately into oil or water. Temper immediately at 150-200OC
for maximum surface hardness obtainable 54-60 HRC.
TS1 N/mm2 Test specimen 35mm O quenched in oil from 860OC TS1 N/mm2 Test specimen 100mm O quenched in oil from 860OC
130 2000 200 130 2000 200
115 1800 180 115 1800 180
103 1600 160 103 1600 160

kp/mm2
kp/mm2
90 1400 140 90 1400 140
78 1200 120 78 1200 120
65 1000 100 100 65 1000 100 100

% %
52 800 80 80 80 52 800 80 80 80
39 600 60 60 60 39 600 60 60 60
26 400 40 40 40 26 400 40 40 40
13 200 20 20 20 13 200 20 20 20
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
100 200 300 400 500 600 100 200 300 400 500 600
700 Tempering Temperature in OC 700 Tempering Temperature in OC

Product Shortname: HTI, HTM, HTGI, HTGM
Rounds Supplied Black and Centreless Ground
Specifications: AISI 4340
JIS G 4103 SNCM439
EN24
40CrNiMo6
Tolerances: CG Bar: All sizes to H8

Typical Analysis:
C Mn Ni Cr Mo
0.4% 0.7% 1.85% 0.8% 0.25%

Mechanical Properties: UTS approx 950 - 1100MPa Yield approx 680 - 750MPa
Colour Code: Black
Characteristics: AISI 4340 is supplied in the heat treated condition with a tensile strength in the range 950-1100MPa.
This grade has a high hardenability enabling it to be used for high tensile applications in large sections. AISI 4340 can be flame
or induction hardened to produce a surface hardness of approximately 58 HRC.
Applications: High strength machine parts, collets, spindles, high tensile bolts and studs, gears, pinions, axle
shafts, tappets, crankshafts, connecting rods, arbors, etc. Centreless Ground can be used where tight tolerances, e.g. bearing
fits, are required whilst at the same time having the high tensile strength.
Size Range:
Rounds (black) Metric (mm)
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
75 80 90 100 105 110 120 130 140 150
160 180 200 210 220 250 280 300 320 340
380 400 420
Rounds (centreless ground) Metric (mm)

20 25 30 35 40 45 50
60 65 70 75 80 90 100
Rounds (centreless ground) Imperial (inches)

2 2 1/4 2 1/2 3
Before ordering black material please note comments on machining allowances. (Refer page 28.)

Heat Treatment Procedures: As with AISI 4140, AISI 4340 is also supplied in the heat treated condition but to
the higher strength level of 950-1100MPa. If higher tensile strengths are required, or if a higher level of surface hardness
is desirable, this can be achieved by the thermal treatments outlined below. Note: Before any further through hardening
treatments are carried out, the material should first be annealed.

Process: Range:
Annealing 820-860 C O
Cool slowly in furnace at not more than 65OC/hr.
Hardening 820-860OC Holding time in furnace should be 10mins/cm of ruling section followed by oil
quenching.
Tempering 200-650OC Temperature depends on required hardness (see tempering diagrams). Tempering
should be carried out immediately after quenching. The tempering time being at
least 1 hour per 25mm of section.
bar. Quench immediately into oil. Temper immediately at 150-200OC. Surface
hardness obtainable 56-60 HRC.

TS1 N/mm2 Test specimen 35mm O quenched in oil from 860OC TS1 N/mm2 Test specimen 100mm O quenched in oil from 860OC
130 2000 200 130 2000 200
115 1800 180 115 1800 180
103 1600 160 103 1600 160
kp/mm2
kp/mm2
90 1400 140 90 1400 140
78 1200 120 78 1200 120
65 1000 100 100 65 1000 100 100

% %
52 800 80 80 80 52 800 80 80 80
39 600 60 60 60 39 600 60 60 60
26 400 40 40 40 26 400 40 40 40
13 200 20 20 20 13 200 20 20 20
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
100 200 300 400 500 600 100 200 300 400 500 600
700 Tempering Temperature in OC 700 Tempering Temperature in OC

High Tensile Steel AISI P20
Product Shortname: MOLD, MLDF (Flat)
Supplied Hardened, Tempered and Stress Relieved
Supplied Black or Premachined
Flats, Squares and Rounds
Specifications: AISI P20
DIN 1.2311/1.2738
Typical Analysis: C Mn Cr Mo Ni (2738)

0.40% 1.5% 1.9% 0.2% 1.0%
Mechanical Properties: UTS approx 950-1100MPa

Colour Code: 2311 Red
2312 Red/White
2738 Red/Yellow
Characteristics: Although predominantly used in tooling applications in the plastic mould industry, these steels are also
suited for use in applications where a high tensile strength is the prime requirement. These steels are supplied in the hardened
and tempered condition with a tensile strength of 950-1100MPa. Further heat-treatment can produce tensile strength of
1400MPa in sections up to 100mm (4) and 1200MPa in sections as large as 200mm (8). In the as-supplied heat-treated
condition this grade possesses excellent toughness and endurance strength and is therefore also ideally suited for high tensile
applications such as heavy duty shafts, gears, axles, etc. It may be nitrided to produce a surface hardness of 60 Rockwell C
and flame or induction hardened to 58 Rockwell C.
Applications: High tensile applications such as heavy duty shafts, gears, axles, etc.
Size Range:
25 35 45 50 65 80 90 100 110

Flats (mm)
25 35 45 50 70 75 80 100 130 150 200
Metric - Flats (mm)

We can cross cut to your specific requirements.

High Tensile Steel DIN 1.2767
Product Shortname: MLDH, MHTF (Flat)
Rounds and Flats supplied Annealed
Specifications: En30B types
Typical Analysis: C Cr Mo Ni
0.45% 1.4% 0.3% 4.0%

Colour Code: Grey/Purple
Characteristics: DIN 2767 is supplied in the annealed condition, but is capable of being hardened to a tensile strength
in excess of 1500MPa and is therefore ideal for applications where ultra high tensile strengths are required. The chemical
make-up of this steel enables it to be air hardened or vacuum hardened with a minimum of distortion. DIN 2767 also displays
excellent polishability and high toughness and can be successfully carburised.
Applications: After heat treatment this grade is used for applications involving high tensile strengths in conjunction with
extremely good toughness used where the strength of 4340 is not sufficient, such as shafts, axles, gears, etc. Can also be
used for gears requiring shock resistance.
Size Range:
16 20.5 25 30 35.8 40 50 96 111.5

Heat Treatment Procedures:

Hot Forming:
Hot forming OC Cooling
1050-850 slow, e.g. in furnace
Heat Treatment:
Soft annealing OC Cooling Hardness HB
610-650 furnace max. 260
Hardening Hardness after
from OC in quenching HRC
840-870 oil, air or hot bath 56
180-220OC
Tempering OC 100 200 300 400 500 600
HRC 56 54 50 46 42 38

Case Hardening Steel:>
Carburising Steel En36A, En39B
Product Shortname: CASE
Products supplied Annealed
Specifications: En36A - AISI 3310 En39B - AISI 9310
- BS665 A12 - BS835 M15
- JIS 94102 SNCM220 - JIS 94102 SNCM815

Typical Analysis: C Mn Si Ni Cr
En36A 0.15% 0.5% 0.2% 3.25%, 0.85%
C Mn Si Ni Cr Mo
En39B 0.15% 0.5% 0.2% 4.2% 0.85% 0.2%

Colour Code: En36A - Yellow/Brown
En39B - Orange/Brown
Characteristics: Case hardening steels with high core strengths. En39B has the higher core strength and toughness after
heat treatment. In addition to case hardening both grades are also used in the through hardened condition for high tensile
applications. Supplied in the annealed state, approx 269 HB.
Applications: Components requiring good wear resistance and a tough core, i.e. carburised splined shafts, piston pins,
camshafts, guide pins.
Size Range:
En36A Rounds - Metric (mm)
22 25 33 40 50 55 60 70 75 80
90 100 105 120 140 150 170 180 200 210
220 260 310

En39B Rounds - Metric (mm)
25 33 40 45 50 55 60 70 75 80
90 100 105 120 130 140 150 160 180 185
200 210 220 240 260 300 310 320 350
Fletcher Easysteel Service Centres have the ability to cut to your specific requirements.

Case Hardening Steel:>
Carburising Steel En36A, En39B
Process: Range:
Annealing 820-860C For 1 hour per 25mm of section, slow furnace cool at no more than 65OC/hour.
Carburising 880-930C
The following table indicates approximate case depths achievable:

Time in hours at the stated carburising temperature to produce the given case-depth

Case Depth 880OC 900OC 925OC
(inches) Solid Gas Solid Salt Gas Solid Gas
0.01 1.5 0.65 1.2 0.6 0.45 0.8 0.35
0.02 2.4 2.0 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.7 1.0
0.03 6.0 4.5 4.4 4.0 3.2 2.7 2.25
0.04 10.7 8.0 7.8 7.2 5.25 4.8 4.0
0.06 24.0 18.0 17.6 16.0 12.0 10.8 9.0
0.08 43.0 32.0 31.2 - 21.0 19.2 16.0
0.10 67.0 50.0 52.0 - 33.0 30.0 25.0
Post Carburising Treatments:

Treatment A Treatment B Treatment C
(Direct oil quench) (For maximum dimensional stability) (Single refine)
Oil quench direct from Air cool direct from carburising Air cool from carburising temperature.
carburising temperature and temperature and temper at 200OC Reheat to 850-880OC and oil quench.
temper at 200OC for 1 hour for 1 hour per 25mm of section. Temper at 200OC for 1 hour per 25mm
per 25mm of section. of section.
Note: For most applications treatment C would be the recommended procedure.
Typical Results: Case hardness up to 64 HRC.

Core strength up to 1300MPa tensile.

Phosphor Bronze:>
Phosphor Bronze LG2
Product Shortname: BZHB, BZR
Specifications: BS 1400 LG2
SAE 40
JIS H5111-BC6
DIN 1705-RG5
AS 1565 83600
ASTM A505 & B271-83600
ISO 1338-CuPb5Sn52n5
Typical Analysis: Cu Sn Zn Pb P
85% 5% 5% 5.0% 0.05%
Characteristics: Phosphor bronze LG2 (leaded gunmetal) is the common general purpose bearing grade particularly for
general resistance to pick up or sticking with ferrous material in slow or medium friction applications. Its excellent machine-
ability, and freedom from gas and porosity enable complicated parts to be made. E xcellent resistance to general corrosion.
Applications: Bushes and bearings in equipment, irrigation, bearing rings, hydraulic control equipment,
hydraulic ram components, crank gears, valve seats, wear rings.
Size Range: All standard sizes in round (solids) from 25.5mm - 101mm
All standard sizes in cored hollow bar from 1 x 1/2 to 4 x 3.5
(Other sizes on application)
Typical Mechanical Properties

UTS Yield Elongation Hardness
Centrifugally Cast 270Mpa 120Mpa 20% 75BHN
Continuous Cast 300Mpa 120Mpa 20% 75BHN
Welding: Suitable for being joined by soldering and brazing. Oxyacetylene welding not recommended.

Engineering Steels
Dia. MEDIUM TENSILE 4140 4340 CASE
INCHES 1040 BLK 1040 CD BLK CD CG BLK CG EN36A EN39B

1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 3/4
2
2 1/4
2 1/2
3
3 1/2
4
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12
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24
25
30
33
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
90
100
105
110
115 `
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
185
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
340
350
360
370
380
400
420
Engineering Steels:>
Forms of Supply & Machining Allowances
Our suppliers endeavour to meet the requirements of the market at all times. Apart from the black condition they can offer
tool steels in the premachined condition, which presents economic advantage in many cases. The production programmes are
subdivided into the following product groups:
black condition
premachined tool steels
precision-machined tool steels

Current market analysis guarantees the consumer optimum stock in all common steel grades and sizes, annealed or heat-
treated with the necessary working strength or hardness.
The machined bars offer the customer the following advantages:
no loading and soiling of the machines by rough machining
flexible and improved time schedule
ready-made for further processing, consequently shortening of tool production time
significant reduction of the manufacturing costs
indirect extension of capacity without further investment
allocation of preliminary work to the tool steel supplier, thus freeing the toolmakers for other skilled work
Black condition
Material is produced under consideration of the common machining allowances indicated in DIN 17350, part 10 (draft 6/83).
When manufacturing tools sufficient allowance must be made for machining to remove scale which originated during forging,
rolling and annealing as well as decarburization and sometimes surface imperfections.
Premachined Tool Steels

Premachined tool steels offer to the user a smooth surface with machining allowances already strongly narrowed down. The
advantages of a premachined surface can be seen from the diagram shown on page 91. Depending on size 7 to 10% of the
weight can be saved.
Basic sizes and pertinent largest finished sizes for rolled or forged round, square, hexagonal
and octagonal bars.
Basic Size Largest Basic Size Largest Basic Size Largest Basic Size Largest
Thickness Finished Size Thickness Finished Size Thickness Finished Size Thickness Finished Size
DR* Thickness DR* DR* Thickness DR* DR* Thickness DR* DR* Thickness DR*
10 8 45 41.5 120 113 240 228
12 10 50 46 130 123 250 237
14 12 55 51 140 132 260 247
15 12.5 60 55.5 150 142 300 285
16 13.5 65 60.5 160 151 350 333
18 15.5 70 65 170 161 400 380
20 17.5 75 70 180 170 450 428
22 19.5 80 75 190 180 500 476
25 22.5 85 80 200 189 600 571
30 27 90 84 210 199
35 32 100 94 220 209
40 36.5 110 103 230 218
Cast Iron & Hollow Bar:>

Cast Iron:>
Cast Iron-Grey Iron 4E
Product Shortname: CI
Specifications: ASTM A.48 Classes 35-40
BS 1452 Grade 17
AS 1830 T 250
DIN 1691 GG35
JIS FC 25

Colour Code: Gold
Characteristics: A continuously cast bar with a uniform partial pearlitic structure from surface to core. Ideally suited to
high speed machining and provides significantly longer tool life.
Applications: Pistons, bearings, manifolds, brushings, gears, pulleys etc
Size Range:
Grey Iron - Metric (mm)

35 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
90 95 100 105 110 120 130 140 150
160 180 185 200 220 250 285 310 360
420
*Other sizes, grades, squares, flats, hollow bar and profiles also available on indent

Cast Iron:>
Cast Iron-SG Iron 3D
Product Shortname: CI
Specifications: ASTM A.536 65-45-12
BS 2789 SNG 27/12
AS 1831 400-250-12
DIN 1693 GGG 40
JIS Fc D45
Mechanical Properties: UTS approx 415MPa

Colour Code: Gold/White
Characteristics: A higher strength cast bar due to the spheroidal or nodular nature of the graphite (as opposed to the flake
structure of Grey Iron). A ductile and easily machined material.
Applications: Products requiring corrosion resistant and shock resistance. Pump bodies, glass moulds, sprockets, heavy
duty gears and motors, etc.
Size Range:
SG Iron - Metric (mm)

55 60 65 70 80 90 95
100 105 110 120 130 140 150
155 160 180 190 200 220 240
260 285 310 360

*Other sizes, grades, squares, flats, hollow bar and profiles also available on indent


Hollow Bar:>
Hollow Bar Mecaplus 470
Product Shortname: HB
Proprietary Material - Condition as rolled
Typical Analysis:
C Si Mn P S Al Nb V Ti
0.16-0.22 0.10-0.50 1.30-1.70 0.030 0.015-0.050 0.010 0.07 0.08-0.15 -

Colour Code: 147M - Orange / 470M - Purple
Mecaplus 470 is a seamless hot finished hollow bar. EN 10294-1 now for the first time includes a machinability minimum,
which Mecaplus 470 not only meets but exceeds, giving longer tool life, increased cutting speed and better swarf
fragmentation.
Description: It is produced to EN10294-1, which prescribes that the descibed size is a gauranteed cleaned turn size (CTS).
This is a change from the traditional method of desciption being the physical size. We have included both dimensions for your
reference.
Mechanical Properties (At room temperature) Minimum guarantees

WT <16mm <25mm <40mm <50mm <65mm Elongation A%
Yield Rp 0.2 (MPa) 470 460 430 430 400 17 (15)2
UTS Rm (MPa) 650 620 600 550 550 15 (13)2
Elongation A% Long. 17 (15) Trans. 15 (13)
Heat Treatment
Normalising Quenching & Tempering Stress Relieving
Hardening Tempering
C C C C
Cooling in Quenching Cooling in Cooling in
900 to 960 900 to 960 580 to 700 530 to 580
still air in water still air still air
The workpieces must be evenly heated to the specified temperature over their entire cross section.
No further soaking is required in normalizing and hardening.
For stress relieving and tempering a minimum soaking time of 30 minutes is required.
Note: The steel grade MecaVal 470M is a medium tensile and in accordance with specification EN 10294-1.
The above specification is an extract of the technical data sheet MOS 051R which is available to you upon request.

Hollow Bar:>
Size Range: Sizes listed are clean turned sizes as per EN 10294-1.
Guaranteed CTS Based on OD Chucking Delivered Size G
uaranteed CTS Based
on ID Chucking
OD ID WT OD WT weight per OD ID
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) metre (kg/m) (mm) (mm)
30 15 7.5 31.8 9.8 5.317 29.5 14.2

35 20 7.5 36.5 9.7 6.411 34.2 19.2
40 20 10 41.3 12.3 8.796 38.8 19.0
25 7.5 9.6 7.505 39.0 24.2
50 26 12 51.3 14.4 12.100 48.6 25
30 10 51.3 12.3 11.829 48.8 29.0
35 7.5 6.9 7.555 49.3 39.4
55 30 12.5 57.1 15.5 15.901 54.2 28.6
35 10 57.1 12.7 13.905 54.5 34.0
40 7.5 57.1 10.0 11.615 54.8 39.2
65 35 15 66.5 17.8 21.377 63.4 33.6
45 10 12.4 16.543 63.9 44.0
70 40 15 71.3 17.8 22.484 68.2 38.4
45 12.5 15.1 20.927 68.5 43.6
75 50 12.5 15.1 22.789 73.5 48.6
55 10 12.3 19.412 73.8 54.0
60 7.5 76.3 9.6 15.790 74.0 59.2
80 40 20 81.5 22.3 32.555 77.8 40.1
55 12.5 14.5 23.957 78.5 54.9
85 45 20 86.5 22.3 35.305 82.8 41.5
55 15 17.2 29.394 83.3 45.8
90 65 12.5 14.5 27.533 38.5 64.9
70 10 11.9 23.359 88.8 70.0
95 50 22.5 24.9 43.965 92.5 50.0
70 12.5 14.5 29.321 93.5 69.9
100 45 27.5 101.6 30.2 53.174 97.0 44.9
65 17.5 19.7 39.787 98.0 65.2
105 60 22.5 24.9 50.167 102.5 60.1
70 17.5 19.7 42.216 103.0 70.2
80 12.5 14.5 32.932 103.5 80.0
115 65 25 116.6 27.6 60.575 112.2 65.0
80 17.5 19.9 47.454 113.0 79.8
120 90 15 17.3 44.539 118.3 90.0
125 90 17.5 19.7 51.981 123.0 90.3
100 12.5 14.6 40.360 123.5 100.1
130 75 27.5 131.7 30.3 75.766 126.9 75.1
95 17.5 19.9 54.864 128.0 94.9
100 15 17.3 54.805 128.3 100.0
140 85 27.5 30.3 83.313 136.9 85.1
105 17.5 19.8 59.569 138.0 105.4
150 85 32.5 151.8 35.6 102.012 146.4 85.1
100 25 27.7 84.770 147.2 100.2
120 15 17.3 57.380 148.2 120.1
160 95 32.5 35.6 110.878 156.4 95.1
115 22.5 25.1 84.675 157.5 115.3
180 105 37.5 40.9 152.212 174.9 105.1
150 15 17.4 70.584 178.2 150.2
190 160 15 17.7 76.253 188.2 160.7
200 125 37.5 41.2 163.880 195.8 125.7
150 25 28.1 120.850 197.2 150.9
220 155 32.5 39.1 177.028 214.4 148.8
230 180 25 32.0 160.112 227.6 174.9
250 170 40 47.6 240.984 243.2 162.4
190 30 36.5 194.779 244.8 184.2
Hydraulic Steels:>

Hard Chrome Bar:>
Hard Chrome Bar
Product Shortname: HCBI, HCBM
Specifications: ASI 1442 - K1045
CK45
Typical Analysis:
C Mn Si S P
0.43% 0.10% 0.10% 0.05% 0.05%
Colour Code: Red
Characteristics: Supplied in 1045 grade as a medium strength bar with a thin layer of chrome plating (25 microns*). Has
wear resistance and tight tolerance (f7) on surface finish.
Applications: Used primarily for hydraulic ram applications.
Size Range:
Imperial (inches)
1/2 5/8 3/4 1 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 3/4 2
2 1/4 2 1/2 2 3/4 3 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 5 6
Metric (mm)
12 16 20 22 25 30 32 35 40 45 50
55 60 65 70 75 80 90 100 105 110 115
120 125 130 140 150
Tolerances:
Straightness: 0.5:1000mm
Surface Roughness: Ra>0.2m, Rt>0.3m
Finish: f7
Diameter f7 (mm) Diameter f7 (mm) Diameter f7 (mm)

(mm) (mm) (mm)
Over 3 -0.010 min Over 18 -0.020 min Over 80 -0.036 min
Up to 6 -0.022 max Up to 30 -0.041 max Up to 120 -0.071 max
4140, 4140 induction hardened and 1045 induction hardened also available on an indent basis. *MICRON: One millionth of a
metre and another term for micrometre. An easy conversion scheme is to remember that 25.4 microns=0.0254mm=0.001=1
mil=1,000microninches.

Cylinder Tube:>
Hydraulic Cylinder Tube
Product Shortname: HCTI, HCTM
Specifications: S T 52, Stress relieved
Typical Analysis: C Mn Si S P
22% 1.5% 0.50% 0.02-0.04% 0.03% - max
Mechanical Properties: UTS >600, Yield >520
Characteristics: Seamless cold drawn or ERW DOM welded tubes, with inside diameter
to H8. Designed for hydraulic cylinder applications.
Size Range:
Inside Diameter x Wall Thickness - Imperial (inches)
1 1/2 x 1/4 2x 1/4 2 1/4 x 1/4 2 1/2 x 1/4 3 x 1/4 3 x 5/16 3 x 3/8 3 1/2 x 1/4
3 1/2 x 5/16 3 1/2 x 3/8 3 1/2 x 1/2 4 x 1/4 4 x 5/16 4 x 3/8 4 x 1/2 4 1/4 x 1/4
4 1/2 x 1/4 4 1/2 x 5/16 4 1/2 x 3/8 4 1/2 x 1/2 5x 5/16 5x 3/8 5 1/2 x 3/8 6 x 3/8
6 x 1/2 8 x 1/2

Inside Diameter x Wall Thickness - Metric (mm)
63 x 6 80 x 7.5 80 x 10 90 x 7.5 90 x 10 100 x 10 100 x 12.5
110 x 10 110 x 12.5 120 x 10 120 x 12.5 130 x 10
Tolerances:

Straightness: 0.5:1000mm
Surface Roughness: Ra>0.2m, Rt>0.3m
Finish: Inside diameter to h8
*Other finishes and sizes also available on an indent basis.

*Pre cut and pre machined, also available on an indent basis.
Note: Skiving and Roller burnishing and honing are two different preocesses to the same end result - H8 ID tubes and therefore
should be interchangeable.

Cold Work Tool Steels:>

The Blanking Clearance: Recommended Steels for Blanking Dies and Punches:
To prevent the piece to be manufactured Material to be cut Thickness DIN Spec Working
being upset, and to keep the friction low
during the cutting operation, the opening of in mm Hardness
the cutting plate has to be somewhat larger HRC
than the cross-section of the cutting punch. steel sheets and strips up to 6 1.2379 56-60
The distance between the cutting edges of aluminium and Al-alloys 1.2842 56-60
the plate and the punch is designated as copper and Cu-alloys up to 12 1.2550 54-58
blanking clearance. Its size is dependent over 12 1.2767 48-52
on the properties and the thickness of the transformer and up to 6 1.2379 58-62
sheet to be cut as well as on the blanking dynamo sheets
procedure. The narrower the blanking and strips
clearance, the smoother is the cut surface. austenitic steels up to 4 1.2379 60-63
With the blanking clearance being too small,
1.3343 60-64
the power required largely rises because
of the increased friction and the upsetting up to 6 1.2379 58-62
of the material to be processed. This may 1.3343 58-62
lead to premature blunt edges or to chipping up to 12 1.2550 54-58
of the cutting edges. A blanking clearance over 12 1.2767 50-54
that is too large is disadvantageous as well, precision blanking up to 4 1.2379 60-63
since the material to be cut may be pressed dies for sheets and 1.3343 60-64
into the gaps resulting in heavy explosive strips from up to 6 1.2379 58-62
stresses which may cause a premature metallic materials 1.3343 58-62
rupture of the cutting plates. In the diagram up to 10 1.2379 56-60
reference data for the blanking clearance
1.3343 56-60
as a function of the sheet thickness are
indicated for conventional and precision plastics, wood, 1.2379 58-63
blankings. When blanking soft materials rubber, leather, 1.2550 54-58
the blanking clearance should range at the textiles, paper 1.2842 58-63
lower limit of the respective scattering zone,
whereas it should be at the upper limit when Accessory Tooling:
blanking materials with a higher strength.
Recommended blanking clearance as a Tool DIN Spec Working Hardness
function of sheet thickness in HRC resp.
Working Strength
1.6 in N/mm2
1.4 pressure part, pressure 1.2842 56-60 HRC
1.2
pad intermediate plate
stripper 1.2842 58-60 HRC
blanking clearance in mm
1.0
stripper plate 1.2399S approx. 900 N/mm2
0.8
spring bolt 1.2842 58-62 HRC
0.6 guide bolt 1.2162 58-60 HRC
0.4 guide column
0.2 ejector pin 1.2210 56-60 HRC
0.0 ejector plate 1.2842 56-60 HRC
0.015 punch holder 1.2399S approx. 900 N/mm2
0.010
base plate
hold down fixture 1.2379 58-62 HRC
0.005
1.2842 58-62 HRC
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
sheet thickness in mm
A = standard blanking B = precision blanking

Blanking Dies: pressure part
Blanking dies cut the material by a spring bolt
shearing effect. Cutting edges of a definite pressure pad
shape move along side by side separating guide pin
the material. pressure pad
punch holder plate
The design of a blanking die is mainly cutting die
dependent on the required accuracy and hold down fixture
number of the pieces to be cut as well as piercing punch
on its type and grade. forming punch
ejector
For illustrating the tool design a guide stripper plate
blanking die column type is represented in cutting punch
the diagram. guide column
base plate
In the blanking procedure only about one
third of the sheet thickness is cut, whereas
the residual thickness breaks away
due to the tensile stresses. Dependent
on the sheet thickness, steel grade
and strength as well as the size of the
blanking clearance a more or less harp Standard blanking die in comparison with precision blanking die
burr generates which usually requires a
remachining of the cut edge. standard blanking die
Essentially more precise edges may be

attained with precision blanking dies.
They require, of course, precise tool guides piercing punch

very firmly built, since the clearance piece
between the cutting punch and the die
piercing die
must be kept very low. Precision blanking
dies necessitate a hold-down fixture or a
pressing plate fitted with annular teeth,
particularly in the case of greater sheet
thicknesses. Moreover, a counterpressure
punch simultaneously performing
the function of the ejector pin will be
necessary. Tensile stresses in the blanking precision blanking die
clearance are avoided by this tool design
and the sheet is sheared throughout the
entire thickness. Precision blanking die piercing punch
components have right-angled smooth guide or pressing plate
cutting edges and are distinguished by an fitted with annular teeth
excellent planeness. annular tooth
piece
piercing die *)
counter-punch and
ejector pin
*) From 4mm of material
thickness annular teeth
shall be fitted on the
pressing and cutting plate.
AISI D2 (DIN 1.2379)
Product Shortname: D2, D2F
Rounds/Flats Annealed
DIN-Material Number: 1.2379.
Specifications: X 155 CrVMo 12 1.
AISI: D2,
BS: BD2,
JIS: SKD 2.
Typical Analysis: Cu Cr Mo V
1.55% 12.0% 0.7% 1.0%
Colour Code: Red/Green
Steel Properties: Ledeburitic-high-carbon high-chromium steel. Highest wear resistance, good toughness. In comparison
with DIN 1.2601 improved edge-holding quality and retention to tempering; the steel can be nitrided after a special heat
treatment.
Characteristics: 1.2379 (AISI D2) is a high carbon, high chromium cold work steel which is extremely stable in heat treat-
ment, and develops high toughness and edge holding qualities in the h ardened and tempered condition. 1.2379 exhibits deep
hardening characteristics making it suitable for either air or vacuum hardening on most sizes.
Applications: Thread rolling dies, cold extrusion tools, blanking and stamping tools for sheet thicknesses up to 6mm.
Deep drawing tools, circular shear blades, etc.
Size Range:
Rounds D2 - Metric (mm)
16 22 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 70 75 81 91 100
105 111 120 125 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 232
240 260 270 290 300 310 320 330 360 380 400
Flats - Metric (mm)

16 25 30 40 50 75 80 110
Note: We will be pleased to cross-cut your requirements from stock sizes of flats.

AISI D2
Physical Properties: 106 x m 20-100 20-200 20-300 20-400OC
Thermal expansion m x OC 10.5 11.5 11.9 12.2
Thermal Conductivity J 20 350 700OC
cm x s x OC 0.167 0.205 0.242
Hot Forming: Hot forming OC Cooling

Heat Treatment: Soft annealing OC Cooling Hardness HB

Hardening Hardness after quenching

from OC in HRC
500-550OC
Tempering O
C 100 200 300 400 500 525 550 600
HRC 63 61 58 58 58 60 56 50
Special Heat Treatment: Hardening Hardness after quenching

from OC in HRC
500-550OC
Tempering O
C 100 200 300 400 500 525 550 600
(three times) HRC 61 60 58 59 62 62 57 50
Time Temperature Transformation Diagram Tempering Diagram

1200
austenitizing temperature: 1030OC special heat treatment - ---
1100
1000 70
900 66
800
62
Hardness in HRC
700
58
600
Temperature in OC
500 54
400 50
300 46
200
42
100
38
0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
1 10 102 103 104 105 106
34
Seconds Tempering Temperature in OC
Time 1 10 100 1000 10 000 30
Minutes
AISI A2 (DIN 1.2363)
Product Shortname: A2, A2F
Supplied Annealed - Rounds, Flats & Squares
Specifications: X 155 CrVMo 5 1.
AISI: A2.
Typical Analysis: Cu Cr Mo V
1.0% 5.3% 1.1% 0.2%
Colour Code: Light Blue
Steel Properties: Low change in size upon heat treatment. High wear-resistance and toughness.
Characteristics: 2363 Fills the gap between 2510 and 2379, providing an ideal combination of wear resistance,
toughness, stability in hardening and machinability, for all press tooling applications. It is ideal for applications requiring an
improvement over oil hardening tool steels, especially in wear resistance, stability and risk of cracking in hardening without
the extra costs associated with high carbon chrome steels. 2363 exhibits deep hardening characteristics making it suitable for
either air or vacuum hardening in most sizes.
Applications: Blanking dies, rolls, shear blades, cold pilger mandrels, cold coining dies. Moulds for the processing of plastics.
Size Range:
Rounds A2 - Metric (mm)
20.5 28.8 30.8 35.8 40.8 55.8 81 91 100 102.5
151.5 182 212 282.5

AISI A2
Physical Properties: Thermal Conductivity J 20 350 700OC
cm x s x OC 0.158 0.267 0.291

1050-850 slow, e.g. in air

Hardening Hardness after quenching

from OC in HRC
500-550OC
Tempering O
C 100 100 200 400 500 600
HRC 61 62 60 57 59 52

1200 70
1100 66
1000
62
900
58
800
Temperature in OC
Hardness in HRC
700 54
600 50
500 46
400 42
300
38
200
34
100
0 30
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
1 10 102 103 104 105 106 Tempering Temperature in OC
Seconds
Time 1 10 100 1000 10 000
Minutes

Notes:>

Hot Work Steels:>

Hot Work Steels:>
AISI H13 (DIN 1.2344) EFS
(Extra Fine Structure)
Product Shortname: HOT, HOTF
Supplied Annealed - Rounds & Flats

Specifications: X40 CrMoV 5 1.

AISI: H 13,
BS: BH 13,
JIS: SKD 61.
Typical Analysis: C Si Cr Mo V
0.4% 1.0% 5.3% 1.4% 1.0%
Colour Code: Orange, Green

Steel Properties: High hot tensile strength, hot wear-resistance and toughness. Good thermal conductivity and
insensitiveness to hot cracking. Suitable for limited water-cooling.
Characteristics: DIN 1.2344 EFS is of the H13 type and as such is the most widely used of all the hot die steels. This
grade offers a good resistance to softening, up to 600OC, combined with good s tability in hardening and high toughness,
making it suitable not only for hot die applications b ut also plastic moulds. The EFS grade of material offers a more uniform,
finer structure with an i mproved degree of cleanliness, and improved concentration of alloying elements.
Applications: Plastic moulds, extrusion and die casting tooling, hot shear blades, parts requiring high tensile strength and
high nitrided hardness. Universally applicable hot work steel. Pressure casting and metal extrusion tools for the processing of
light metals, forging dies, moulds, worms, and cylinders for the processing of plastics, nitrided ejectors, hot shear blades.
Size Range:
Rounds HOT - Metric (mm)
45 50 55 110 131.5 155.5 202 232 250 380
With the increasing need to provide the ultimate in hot work properties for the die casting and related industries, 2344 EFS
Supra is now also available.


Hot Work Steels:>
AISI H13 (DIN 1.2344) EFS (Extra Fine Structure)
106 x m 20-100 20-200 20-300
Physical Properties: Thermal Expansion
m x OC 10.9 11.9 12.3
20-400 20-500 20-600 20-700OC

12.7 13.0 13.3 13.5
J 20 350 700OC
Thermal Conductivity cm x s x OC 0.245 0.268 0.288
Heat Treatment: Soft annealing C Cooling Hardness HB

O
Hardening
Hardness or tensile strength after quenching
from OC in HRC N/mm2
1000-1050 air, oil or 54 1910
hot bath
500-550OC
Tempering OC 100 200 300 400 450 500 550 600 650 700
HRC 53 52 52 54 56 56 54 50 47 32
N/mm2 1850 1790 1790 1910 2050 2050 1910 1670 1330 1020

1200 70
1100 66
1000 62
900 620
58
800
Temperature in OC
Hardness in HRC
54 550
Hardness in HRC
700
50 485
600
46 435
500
400 42 390
300 38 355
200 320
34
100 290
30
0 1 10 102 103 104 105 106 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Seconds Tempering Temperature in OC
Time 1 10 102 103 104
Minutes

Plastic Mould Steels:>

Increasing demands with regard to the tools in plastic moulding ask for the specific development of tool steels having certain
service properties for different ranges of application.

Tools for the processing of plastics are mainly stressed with regard to pressure and wear. According to the type of plastics,
there may in addition exist a stressing by corrosion. The various types of plastics and different processing methods set
requirements on the tool steel, as for instance:
Economic machinability or cold-hobbing ability
Smallest change in size upon heat treatment
Good polishability
Great compressive strength
High wear resistance
Sufficient corrosion-resisting quality

The selection of a steel for a given tool is governed by these requirements. The current tool steels for plastic moulding are
indicated in the list below. These steels meet nearly all requirements.
Steel Selection:
Case hardening steels: Apart from a proper design and a heat treatment adapted to the respective steel grade the selection of
a suitable steel is decisive for the efficiency of a tool. The case hardening steels offer excellent polishability and machinability.
Therefore injection moulds as well as compression moulds are chiefly made from polishable case-hardening steels possessing
high wear-resistance in the carburized case combined with good toughness in the core.
DIN Spec Aust. Stand. AISI/SAE Chemical Composition (Typical Analysis in %)

Case-hardening steels C Si Mn S Cr Mo Ni V Co Ti Al
1.2764 P 100 A ~P2 0.18 0.2 0.4 - 1.2 0.2 4.0 - - - -
Heat-treated steels
1.2311 P 20 A P 20 0.40 - 1.5 - 1.9 0.2 - - - - -
1.2312 P 20 A + S P 20 + S 0.40 - 1.5 0.05 1.9 0.2 - - - - -
1.2738 0.40 - 1.5 0.05 1.9 1.2 1.0 - - - -
Corrosion-resistant steels
1.2083 420 420 0.42 - - - 13.0 - - - - - -
Through-hardening steels
1.2344 EFS H 13 A H 13 0.40 1.0 - - 5.3 1.4 - 1.0 - - -
1.2379 D2A D2 1.55 - - - 12.0 0.7 - 1.0 - - -
1.2767 P6A - 0.45 - - - 1.4 0.3 4.0 - - - -
1.2510 01 01 0.95 - 1.1 - 0.6 - - - - - -
Nitriding steels
1.8550 - - 0.35 - - - 1.7 0.2 1.0 - - - 1.0
Maraging steels
1.2709 - 18 MAR <0.03 - - - - 5.0 18.0 - 10.0 1.0 -
300

Heat-treated steels:
Even with large sizes, sufficient core hardness can still be achieved. With the plastic parts becoming larger and larger, the
use of case-hardening steels makes the heat treatment of the moulds a difficult problem because of the dimensional changes
involved. Moreover, the number of articles to be made being frequently small, the production capacity of such moulds is not
fully utilized. Hence, one proceeded to cut the impression into a previously heat-treated block by a machining operation. Even
smaller sized moulds are now made by this method. A working strength of about 1100 N/mm2 has been found to give the best
results. As heat-treated steels and grades 2311, 2312 and 2711 have been developed. 2311 and 2711 are preferably used in
cases of high demand for polishability and for moulds with textured surfaces. 2312 is produced with increased S-content thus
offering an excellent machinability combined with good polishability.
Schematic plan of a clamping plate

compression moulding
tool for plastics
cavity plate
lead pin
pressure pad
blank
cavity plate
ejector pin
ejector plate
ejector base plate
clamping plate
centering flange
Schematic plan of an sprue bushing
injection moulding clamping plate
cavity plate
lead pin
finish-moulded article
cavity plate
ejector pin
ejector plate
ejector base plate
clamping plate

Nitriding steels:
Nitriding steels are successfully used for screws and cylinders, since they have a tough core and a hard wear-resistant
surface. The aluminium-alloyed-nitriding steel 1.8850 presents a very high surface hardness.
Corrosion-resistant steels:
1.2083, a corrosion-resistant 13% chromium steel, is used for processing chemically active plastic materials.
Through-hardening steels:
Through-hardening steels are distinguished by high hardenability and compressive strength. Moreover, they are characterized
by a superior close tolerance upon heat treatment. Due to their high compressive strength they are best suited for plastic
moulds being subjected to high compressive forces. A significant advantage for these steels is given by the possibility of
carrying out greater machining operations after the heat treatment. Contrary to the case hardening steels in this case there
is no risk of wearing out a carburized surface zone resulting in a new heat treatment. The tool steel 1.2767 offers high
toughness and is used for adequately stressed moulds. Moreover this steel offers a good polishability, ability for photo etching
and eroding. Especially during heat treatment in vacuum furnaces it is distinguished by lowest size changes. 1.2344 EFS is
especially suitable for moulds and screws as it can be nitrided and still have a high core strength after nitriding. Due to its high
hot tensile strength also moulds and screws being subjected to a higher thermal load are successfully manufactured from this
steel. The grades 1.2379 and 1.2842 listed among the group of through-hardening steels are predominantly used for pressure
pads and smaller-sized plastic moulds when processing duroplastics of an abrasive nature.
2767 EFS Supra:

Where there is an extremely high requirement of polishability, ability for photo-etching and eroding, remelted tool steel is
recommended. Therefore, the grade. 1.2767 EFS SUPRA has been developed for mirror-polished plastic moulds, for finest
photo design and for texture-eroded surfaces. The dimensional stability during heat treatment was further improved compared
with the standard grade.
Recommended Steel for Compression and Injection Moulds

Material Working strength or hardness (approx. values)
1.2162 surface hardness 60 HRC, core strength 1100 N/mm2
1.2311 1000 N/mm2
1.2312 1100 N/mm2
1.2083 56 HRC
1.2767 52 HRC
1.2344 EFS 50 HRC
1.2379 60 HRC
1.2842 60 HRC
1.2709 56 HRC (precipitation hardened)

Recommended Steels for accessories
Tool Material Working strength or hardness (approx. values) Remarks
screw 1.8550 1000 N/mm2 nitrided
1.2344 EFS 1300 N/mm2 nitrided
1.2379 58 HRC
cylinder 1.2344 EFS 1000 N/mm2 nitrided
1300 N/mm2 nitrided
spruce bushing 1.2379 60 HRC
1.2842 60 HRC
centering flange, ejector plate 1.2312 1200 N/mm2
clamping plate, mould frame
pressure pad 1.2379 60 HRC
1.2842 60 HRC
ejector pin 1.2344 EFS 1450 N/mm2 nitrided
lead pin 1.2842 60 HRC

Alumec 89/Alumec 79
Product Shortname: ATOL

Colour Code: Alumec 89 - Yellow, Alumec 79 - Blue
Steel Properties: Alumec 89 has higher strength and wear properties than Alumec 79
(see chart below).
Characteristics: Alumec is a high strength aluminium alloy having uniform through

thickness properties. This high strength coupled with low density and enhanced machinability
makes Alumec ideally suited for many tooling applications. High metal removal rates are achieved by standard machining
methods along with EDM and in addition, Alumec can be further surface hardened or plated.
Applications: Used in areas where high strength/weight ratios are required and where heavy machining is to be carried
out, such as; injection moulding, blow moulding, rubber moulding, prototype tooling, jigs and fixtures, hydraulic manifold
systems.
Size Range:
Stocked in 2000mm x 1000mm sheets/plates - Metric (mm)
12.7 16 20 25 40 50 75 100 150 200
Mechanical Properties:
Thickness Tensile Strength 0.2% Proof Stress Elongation Hardness
Range (mm) (MPa) (MPa) (%) Brinell Rockwell B
Alumec79 Alumec89 Alumec79 Alumec89 Alumec79 Alumec89 Alumec79 Alumec89 Alumec79 Alumec89
> 6.35 - 25 545 600 485 555 10 11.5 167 180 86 90

> 25 - 50 520 580 455 530 9.5 9.5 159 174 84 89
> 75 - 100 500 570 430 520 9 8 152 174 82 89
> 100-125 480 560 400 515 8.5 7 149 174 81 89
> 125 - 167 465 550 375 500 8 4.5 143 174 79 89
> 167 - 205 435 510 340 450 7.5 5 131 159 74 84
> 205 - 305 410 460 310 400 7.5 4 123 146 70 80
* Alumec 99 also available on indent.


AISI P20 (DIN 1.2311)
Product Shortname: MOLD, MLDF
AISI P20 Supplied Heat Treated 950-1100MPa
DIN-Material Number: 1.2311
Specifications: 40 CrMnMo 7.
AISI: P20.
Typical Analysis: C Mn Cr Mo
0.4% 1.5% 1.9% 0.2%
Colour Code: Red
Steel Properties: Quenched and tempered plastic mould steel. Hardness in condition as supplied 280-325 HB. Good
machinability, better polishability compared with 1.2312. Capable for texturing.
Characteristics: 1.2311 is supplied in the heat treated condition to a tensile strength of 950-1100MPa and by further heat
treatment a hardness level of approximately 50 HRC can be achieved. I mproved wear resistance can be achieved by flame/
induction hardening to give a surface hardness of up to 54 HRC or by nitriding, to give a surface hardness of approximately 60
HRC w hilst maintaining the high, as supplied core strength of 950-1100MPa. This grade offers excellent polishability and good
surface finish when subjected to electrical discharge machining (EDM) or texturing.
Applications:
Plastic mould, zinc die-casting tooling. High tensile application heavy duty shafts, gears, axles, crusher rolls, bolts, etc. Plastic
moulds, mould frames for plastic moulds and pressure casting dies, sleeves of recipients.
Size Range:
Rounds MOLD - Metric (mm)

25 35 45 50 65 80 90 100 110

Flats - Metric (mm)

25 35 45 50 70 75 80 100 130 150 200
Note: We will be pleased to cross-cut your requirements.

AISI P20 106 x m 20-100 20-200 20-300
m x OC 11.1 12.9 13.4
Physical Properties: Thermal Expansion
20-400 20-500 20-600 20-700OC

13.8 14.2 14.6 14.9
J 20 350 700OC
Heat Treatment: Soft annealing C Cooling Hardness HB

O
Hardening
Hardness after quenching
from OC in HRC N/mm2
840-870 oil or 51 1730
hot bath
180-220 C O
Tempering OC 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

HRC 51 50 48 46 42 36 28
N/mm2 1730 1670 1570 1480 1330 1140 920

1200 70
1100 66
1000
62
900
58
Temperature in OC
800
Hardness in HRC
700 54
600 50
500
46
400
300 42
200 38
100
34
0 1 10 102 103 104 105
Seconds 30
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Time 1 10 100 1000 10 000 Tempering Temperature in OC

DIN 1.2767
Product Shortname: MLDH, MHTF
Supplied Annealed
Specifications: X 45 NiCrMo 4.
BS:EN30B
Typical Analysis: C Cr Mo Ni
0.45% 1.4% 0.3% 4.0%
Colour Code: Grey/Purple
Steel Properties: Steel for air- and oil-hardening, high hardenability, highest toughness. Good Polishability.
Characteristics: 1.2767 is supplied in the annealed condition but by further heat treatment can be hardened up to around
54 HRC. The chemical make-up of 1.2767 enables it to be air h ardened or vacuum hardened with minimum distortion. 1.2767
displays e xcellent polishability and toughness in the hardened condition making it suited to high pressure plastic moulding
applications. It also possesses good thermal properties for plastic moulding applications.
Applications: Compression/injection moulds, cutlery dies, blanking dies, high tensile applications such as shafts, rollers,
axles, etc. Cutlery dies, blanking dies for large sizes, billet shears, drawing jaws, m
assive embossing and bending tools, plastic
moulds, reinforcements.
Size Range:
Rounds MLDH - Metric (mm)
16 20.5 25 30 35.8 40 50 96 111.5
Note: Can also be used for Cold Work and Shock Resisting applications.
Also used as a Cold Work Steel 1.2767 can be heat treated to strengths in excess of 1500 MPa lending itself to
applications where extremely high stresses are involved.

DIN 1.2767
106 x m 20-100 20-200 20-300
Physical Properties: Thermal Expansion m x OC 11.8 12.5 12.8
20-400 20-500 20-600 20-700OC

13.1 13.4 13.8 13.6
J 20 350 700OC


Hardening in oil, air or Hardness after quenching

from OC hot bath HRC
840-870 180-220 C 56 O

Tempering OC 100 200 300 400 500 600
HRC 56 54 50 46 42 38

1000 70
Tempering Temperature in OCHardness in HRC
900 66
800 62
700
Temperature in OC
58
600
54
500
400 50
300 46
200 42
100
38
0 1 10 102 103 104 105 106
34
Seconds
Time 1 10 100 1000 10 000 30
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

Notes:>

Gauge Plate, Key & Silver Steel:>

Gauge Plate:>
Gauge Plate
Product Shortname: GPI, GPM
AISI 01/DIN 1.2510 Supplied Annealed to HB 229 max.
Typical Analysis: C Mn Cr W V
0.95% 1.2% 0.5% 0.5% 0.25%
Applications: Gauges, punchs, dies, jigs, templates, cams, machine parts etc.
Tolerances:
Imperial sizes: Width -0.000/+0.00 Thickness +/-0.0001
Metric sizes: Width -.0000mm./+0.127mm Thickness -0.000mm./+0.050mm
Heat Treatment: Soft annealing OC Hardness HB

760-780 max. 229
Hardening in Hardness after quenching

from OC oil HRC
780-820 150-300OC 62

Tempering OC 150
200 250 300
HRC 62 60-61 58-59 56-58
Size Range Imperial:

Flats - Imperial (inches)
/ x
1 8 / x
3 16 / x
1 4 / x
5 16 / x
3 8 / x
1 2 / x
5 8 / x
3 4 1x 6x
1 3/16 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2
1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 2 2 1 1/2
8 2 2 2 3 2
2 1/2 2 1/2 4 4
3 3 6 6
6 4 7
8 8 8
Other sizes available on request

Gauge Plate:>
Gauge Plate
Size Range Metric:
Flats - Metric (mm)

2x 3x 5x 6x 8x 10 x 12 x 15 x 20 x 25 x 50 x
50 20 20 20 25 10 20 25 20 25 50
25 25 25 40 20 25 50 25 50 125
40 30 40 50 25 40 60 40 70 150
50 40 50 100 40 50 100 50 75
80 50 60 150 50 70 125 60 80
100 60 70 60 80 70 100
125 70 75 70 100 100 120
150 75 80 80 150 150 150
200 80 100 100 200
100 150 125
150 200 150
250
Other sizes available on request

Gauge Plate:>
Key Steel
Product Shortname: KEYI, KEYM
Bright Drawn Steel Bars
Specifications: BS46: Part 1 1958 (Imperial)
BS4235: Part 1 1972 (Metric)
Typical Analysis: C Mn C Mn
0.45% 0.6-1.0% 0.42/0.5% max 0.50-0.80%
Size Range:
Squares - Imperial (inches)
1 8/ /
3 16 1 4/ 5 16/ /
3 8 /
7 16 /
1 2 /
9 16 /
5 8 /
3 4
7/8 1 1 1/4 1 1/2
Squares - Metric (mm)

3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Flats - Metric (mm)

10 x 8 12 x 8 12 x 10 16 x 10 20 x 12
Other sizes also available on request
Tolerances:
Squares - Imperial (Inches) -.000 Squares - Metric (mm) +.000mm
Up to and incl. 7/8 +.002 4mm up to and incl. 6 -.030
Over 7/8 up to and incl. 1 1/4 +.003 Over 6 up to and incl.12 -.036
Over 1 1/4 +.004 16 -.043
Flats - Imperial (inches) Width (-.000) Thickness (-.000)

Up to and incl. 3/4 x 1/2 +.002 +.003
7/8 x 5/8 +.002 +.004
Over 7/8 x 5/8 up to and incl. 1 1/4 x 7/8 +.003 +.004
1 1/2 x 1 +.004 +.006
Flats - Metric (mm) Width (+.000) Thickness (+.000)

8 x 7 up to and incl. 10 x 8 -.036 -.090
Over 10 x 8 up to and incl. 16 x 10 -.043 -.090
18 x 11 -.043 -.110
Over 18 x 11 up to and incl. 28 x 16mm -.052 -.110
32 x 18 -.062 -.110
Over 32 x 18 up to and incl. 50 x 28 -.062 -.130

Key Steel:>
Silver Steel
Product Shortname: SSRI, SSRM
(AISI W1) Supplied Annealed centreless ground
Typical Analysis: C Mn Si Cr
1.1/1.2% 0.15-0.45% 0.40% 0.35-0.50%
Applications: Punches, dowels, spindles, shafts, pinions, gauges, centres, engraving tools etc
Size Range: (sizes below 1/8 are bright drawn).
Imperial (inches)
1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1
Metric (mm)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 18 20 25
Other sizes also available on request.

Tolerances:
Rounds - Imperial (Inches) Rounds - Metric (mm)
Below 1 dia. +/-0.00025 25 dia. and under +0.000/-0.010
1 dia and over +/-0.0005 Over 25 dia. +0.000/-0.020
Heat Treatment:
Hardening in Hardness after quenching
from OC bath HRC
770-790 150-300OC 66
Sizes up to 5/16 (8mm) dia. may ne oil hardened from 800-810OC

Tempering OC 120 150 200 250 300 350 400
HRC 65-66 64-66 62-64 58-60 54-56 52-54 48-50

Plate:>

Boiler Quality Plate:>
Boiler Quality Plate
Product Shortname: PLBO
Specifications: Australia AS 1548 PT 460NR
Size Designation:
Boiler Plate - Metric (mm) - 6000 x 2400
6 8 10 12 16 20 25 32 50

* Note: Not all thicknesses are available in all widths and lengths.

Wear Resistant Plate:>
Wear Resistant Plate
Grade 400, Grade 500
Product Shortname: PLWE
Description:
Abrasion resistant steel plate which has a longer life expectancy than mild steel. Abrasion
resistant plate offers high resistance to both wear and impact applications. This can be a
cost effective choice for equipment subjected to high levels of impact wear.
Supplied Conditions:
GRADE 400 Bisalloy 400 JFE EH400 Sumihard K400
Tensile 1320 1316 1325

Elongation 14% 19.8% 25%
Hardness (HB) 360 - 430 401 min 360 -440
GRADE 500 Bisalloy 500 JFE EH500 Sumihard K500
Tensile 1640 1449 1552

Elongation 10% 17.7% 21%
Hardness (HB) 477 - 534 477 min 450 - 550
Size Designation: Length (m) x Width (mm) x Thickness (mm)

Thickness: 6mm to 80mm
Widths: 1500mm to 2500mm
Length: 6000mm
Weight Calculation: kilograms per square metre = plate thickness (mm) x 7.85
Note: When fabricating high strength and wear resistant plate special procedures must be followed. Please contact your local
Fletcher Easysteel branch for further information.
* Refer to page 83 for Easycut Profiling Service.

High Strength Plate:>
High Strength Plate Grade 80
Product Shortname: PLHI

Description:
A high strength quenched and tempered plate, Grade 80 is approximately three times
stronger than mild steel.
Supplied Conditions:
Hi-Strength Domex 650 Bisalloy 80 JFE HI780S Sumiten 780S
Yield Strength 630-650 690 685 686

Tensile Strength 700-880 790 - 930 780 - 930 785 - 932
Elongation (16mm) 14% 18% 24% 24%
Size Designation: Length (m) x Width (mm) x Thickness (mm)

Thicknesses 5mm to 100mm
Widths 1500mm to 2500mm
Length 6000mm
Weight Calculation: kilograms per square metre = plate thickness (mm) x 7.85
Note: When fabricating high strength and wear resistant plate special procedures must be followed.
Please contact your local Fletcher Easysteel branch for further information.
* Refer to page 83 for Easycut Profiling Service.

Plate:> Steel Plate:>
Structural Steel Plate INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS COMPARISON
AUSTRALIAN EUROPEAN* BRITISH* GERMAN* JAPANESE INTER- Tensile

AMERICAN
AS 3678 EN10025 BS 4360 DIN JIS NATIONAL Strength
ASTM
17100 ISO 630 (MPa)
290
200 St33 300
A283A Fe310-0 310
G3101-SS330 330
S235JR 40A,B St37-2 Fe360 360

A2383B
C,D St37-3 A, B, C, D
A283C 380
G3101-SS400 400
A36
G3106-SM400
A573-400
A, B, C
250 St44-2 410
S275JR A283D
250L15 S275JO St44-3 A284C
S275J2G3 A529
S275J254 A572-290
300, 300L15 Fe430B, C, D1, D2 43A, B, C, D A633A Fe430A, B, C, D 430

350 A573-450 450
350L15 A572-345
400, 400L15 A573-485 480
50A, B, C, D St52-3 G3101-SS490 490
G3106-SM490
S355JR
S355JO A, B, C Fe510
S355J2G3 B, C, D
S355J2G4
G3106-SM490
YA, YB
450 Fe510
G3106-SM520 B,C A572-415 520
450L15 B,C,D
G3101-SS540 540
1. This table indicates the approximate relationship between Australian grades and their international 3. For grades with BOLD suffix letters C, D on British, European and International Standards, B,
counterparts. C on Japanese Standards and suffix numbers 2 and 3 on German Standards, the appropriate
2. Grades are shown in their increasing tensile strength order. In the case of American ASTM Australian alternative is the nearest L15 grade of the equivalent strength level (ie High or
Standards some grades are also shown in the increasing yield strength (YS) order, as their Medium).
position in the hierarchy is different when based on the yield strength compare to tensile 4. Grades readily available are highlighted in black.
strength (TS). 5. The grade/s within the same colour band show generally acceptable alternatives, provided
* EN10025 has replaced BS4360 and DIN17100 Standards. relevant design factors are considered. Refer to your Fletcher EasySteel representative.
Fletcher Easysteel Page 68 Fletcher Easysteel Page 68

Plate:>
Boiler Quality Plate INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS COMPARISON
Tensile AUSTRALIAN JAPANESE

EUROPEAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL
Strength AS 1548 JIS
EN 10028 ASTM ISO 9328.2
(MPa)
310 A285-A
340 A285-B
360 2-P235GH P235
A285-C
380
A516-55
390 3-P275N
G3115-SPV235
400 A662-A
G3126-SLA235
2P265GH
410 G3103-SB410 P265
G3118-SGV410
A515-60
415
A516-60
430 7-430
440 G3126-SLA325
G3108-SB450 A515-65
450
G3118-SGC450 A516-65
460 7-460 2-P295GH A662-B P290
G3103-SB480
480
G3118-SGV480
7-490 A515-70
A516-70
G3115-SPV315 A662-C
490 3-P355N P315
G3126-SLA360 A537-C11
5-490 A737-B
A841
510 2-P355GH
A299
520 G3115-SPV355
A738-A
1. This table indicates the approximate relationship between Australian grades and their 5. It may be possible to substitute readily available grades for international grades
international counterparts. More detailed comparisons of these Standards/grades can outside the designated strength band shown, provided relevant design factors
be obtained by contacting your Fletcher Steel representative. are considered. Refer to your Fletcher Easy Steel representative for further
2. Grades are shown in their increasing tensile strength order. AS1548-5-490 and information.
equivalent grades have a higher minimum yield strength requirement than the
corresponding AS1548-7-490 and equivalent grades.
3. Grade equivalence shown is based on room temperature tensile properties only.
4. Grades readily available are highlighted in black.

Notes:>

Welding Products:>

Welding Products:>
Diameter (mm)
Current Range
Positions
Condition
Welding
Current
(amps)
Applications &
Product Specifications
Characteristics
The FES 28 has a medium heavy

rutile coating and yields a fairly Physical Properties
rapidly solidifying slag. It is used in of Weld Metal
FES 28 all mild steel general construction Tensile strength 470-530 MPa
General industries including pipe work and F Yield Value 430-470 MPa
is an easy to use electrode with 2.5 70-100 Elongation (1 = 5d) 25-30%
Purpose good weld appearance. A short arc H AC50v Impact Value
length can be used without the 3.2 85-135 Charpy V-Notch at 0C 47-78 J
Electrodes V DC -
electrode freezing to the weld pool, 4.0 130-170
for welding of particular benefit for vertical and OH Typical Chemical Analysis
mild steel overhead welding. C 0.06 - 0.11%
Approvals: LRS, ABS Mn 0.35 - 0.50%
Classifications: AS/NZS 1553.1 E4112-0 Si 0.30 - 0.50%
AWS A5.1 E6013
The FES 48A is a rutile electrode Physical Properties

FES48A for general purpose welding of mild of Weld Metal
steels. The slag has quicker Tensile strength 480-510 MPa
General freezing properties than many simi- Yield Value 430-480 MPa
lar rods, making it suitable for out of
F Elongation (1 = 5d) 25-29%
Purpose 2.5 70-100
position welding. It has good H AC45v Impact Value
Electrodes gap bridging ability and has good 3.2 90-135 Charpy V-Notch at 0C 51-83 J
V down DC -
for welding weld appearance, slag removal and 4.0 130-180
mechanical properties. OH Typical Chemical Analysis
mild steel
Approvals: LRS, ABS Classifications: C 0.01%
AS/NZS 1553.1 E4112-0 AWS A5.1 Mn 0.61%
E6013 Si 0.54%
The FES 68 is a medium heavy

coated rutile electrode which pro- Physical Properties
FES68 duces very rapidly solidifying slag. of Weld Metal
General It is an outstanding electrode for Tensile strength 480-500 MPa
Purpose welding in all positions and at places F Yield Value 430-480 MPa
difficult to reach. An important 2.5 60-95 Elongation (1 = 5d) 22-26%
Electrodes feature is that it can be used for H AC50v Impact Value
welding in any position at the same 3.2 70-125 Charpy V-Notch at 20C 55-88 J
for welding V down DC -
current. It has excellent gap 4.0 130-170
mild steel bridging ability and is particularly OH Typical Chemical Analysis
good for vertical down position and for C 0.70 - 0.11%
welding galvanised and dirty steels Mn 0.35 - 0.55%
Approvals: LRS, ABS Classifications: AS/ Si 0.30 - 0.60%
NZS 1553.1 E4112A AWS A5.1 E6013
The FES 7024 is a heavy coated rutile

contact electrode developed for high Physical Properties
speed welding of mild of Weld Metal
FES7024 steel in the down hand and horizontal Tensile strength 512 MPa
High positions using AC or DC current. The Yield Value 474 MPa
high iron powder content Elongation (1 = 5d) 26%
Efficiency in the flux gives high efficiency 2.5 90-140 Reduction of Area 59%
F AC50v
Iron Powder combined with excellent mechanical 3.2 130-160 Impact Value
properties and weldability. Ideal H DC - Charpy V-Notch at 0C 68 J
Electrode for use in ship building, pressure ves-
4.0 180-210
for welding sels, heavy machinery frames, roof Typical Chemical Analysis
mild steel trusses, tanks, and structural C 0.07 - 0.08%
beams, as well as general engineering. Mn 0.50 - 0.70%
Approvals: LRS, ABS Classifications: Si 0.29 - 0.31%
AS/NZS 1553.1 E4824-0 AWS A5.1 E7024

Welding Products:>
Positions
Condition
Diameter
Welding
Current
Current
(amps)
Range
Applications &
(mm)
Characteristics
The FES 56s is a basic coated, low Physical Properties

hydrogen electrode with a very thin of Weld Metal
FES56S coating to improve joint access Tensile strength 510-590 MPa
Low Hydrogen and make the electrodes ideal for Yield Value Min. 420 MPa
root pass welding. The electrode is F Elongation (1 = 5d) 26%
Electrode ideally suited for pipe welding 2.5 60-100 Impact Value
H AC70v
For welding using the vertical up technique. The 3.2 85-140 Charpy V-Notch at -40C Aver-
main related industries are offshore, V DC +/- age 190 J
mild and petrochemical, and power
4.0 100-180
OH
medium engineering. Typical Chemical Analysis
tensile steel Approvals: LRS, ABS Classifications: C 0.04 - 0.09%
AS/NZS 1553.1 E4816-4H5 AWS A5.1 Mn 0.80 - 1.20%
E7016-H8 Si 0.30 - 0.60%
The FES 77 is a low hydrogen iron

powder coated electrode. It is ideal
for welding in all positions Physical Properties
except vertical down. It maintains of Weld Metal
FES77 excellent mechanical properties and Tensile strength 510-580 MPa
Low Hydrogen the weld metal deposits Yield Value 430-480 MPa
exceptionally smoothly. Mainly used F Elongation (1 = 5d) Min. 30%
Electrode for welding un-alloyed, micro al- 2.5 60-105 Impact Value
H AC70v
for welding loyed, and low alloyed steels. It 3.2 90-145 Charpy V-Notch at -40C Aver-
also has excellent x-ray qualities. V DC +/- age 150 J
mild and Applications include pressure vessel,
4.0 140-200
OH
medium ship building, earth moving Typical Chemical Analysis
tensile steel machines and general medium C 0.06 - 0.10%
- heavy construction. Mn 0.80 - 1.20%
Approvals: LRS, ABS Classifications: Si 0.40 - 0.80%
AS/NZS 1553.1 E4818-5H5 AWS A5.1
E7018-IH8
The FES C6H has a very high

deposition rate because of the large Physical Properties
amounts of iron powder in the zircon of Weld Metal
FESC6H based coating. The efficiency of the Tensile strength 500-550 MPa
electrode is 195%, and the weld Yield Value 430-490 MPa
Low Hydrogen appearance is very smooth with Elongation (1 = 5d) 26-30%
Electrode good tie in and very good slag Impact Value
removal. This rod also has excellent AC70v
for welding mechanical and x-ray qualities. F 4.0 200-230 Charpy V-Notch at -20C
DC + 115-140 J
mild and Applications include rapidly filling
medium bevelled butt joints in thick and very Typical Chemical Analysis
thick plates, and for making C 0.06 - 0.10%
tensile steel positioned fillet welds as well. Mn 0.80 - 1.20%
Approvals: LRS, ABS Classifications:
Si 0.30 - 0.60%
AS/NZS 1553.1 E4828 H5 AWS A5.1
E7028 H4

Welding Products:>
Positions
Condition
Diameter
Welding
Current
Current
(amps)
Range
Applications &
(mm)
Characteristics
This is a copper coated solid mig

wire with excellent mechanical
properties. CO2, or a mixture of CO2 Physical Properties
and Argon is used as the shielding of Weld Metal
gas for the wire. During welding, Tensile strength 500 MPa
Copper Coated good looking weld, low spatter, 0.8 50-120 Yield Value 420 MPa
and relatively high toughness of Elongation (1 = 5d) 22-27%
Solid Mig Wire the weld can be obtained at low 0.9 60-220 Impact Value
temperature. Applications include DC Charpy V-Notch at 0C 47-78 J
for welding mild 1.0 70-240
fabrication of non alloyed and carbon
steel steels in the general engineering 1.2 80-350 Typical Chemical Analysis
industries. It has good x-ray C 0.06 - 0.15%
quality and excellent coating Mn 1.40 - 1.85%
appearance. Si 0.80 - 1.15%
Approvals: ABS/CCS Classifications:
AWS ER 705-6
This wire is a metal coated flux

cored mig wire that uses C02 as the Physical Properties
gas which along with the flux of Weld Metal
provides a dual shield. Designed for
Flux Cored welding metal constructions in a
Tensile strength 500 MPa
Mig Wire Yield Value 420 MPa
single or multi-pass technique, Elongation (1 = 5d) 24%
for welding it has excellent welding properties 1.2 230 Impact Value
in all positions and with high current DC Charpy V-Notch at -29C 27 J
mild and gives a very good deposition 1.6 280
medium rate. Can be used in ship building Typical Chemical Analysis
and general construction industries
tensile steel and is very good with the
C 0.06 - 0.13%
Mn 1.30 - 1.60%
welding of medium tensile plates. Si 0.70 - 1.00%
Approvals: ABS/BV/DNV/GL/LRS Clas-
sifications: AWS A5.20:E71T-1

Consumables:>

Consumables:>
Cutting and Grinding Discs
Product Shortname: DISO, DISC
Fletcher Easysteel stocks the below range of Cutting and Grinding Discs. Hard wearing, durable and low cost, enquire at your
Fletcher Easysteel sales centre today.
Cut Off Discs STANDARD METAL GRINDING DISCS

OD thickness centre GA3101 115X6.5X22 A24-30-36R D/C
115 2.0 22.23mm GA3102 125X6.5X22 A24-30-36R D/C
125 2.0 22.23mm GA3104 178X7X22 A24-30-36R D/C
180 2.5 22.23mm GA3105 230X7X22 A24-30-36R D/C
230 2.5 22.23mm
300 3.0 25.4mm GENERAL PURPOSE
350 3.0 25.4mm 100X2.5X16 A30-36R C/O
400 3.0 25.4mm 115X2.5X22 A30-36R C/O
125X2.5X22 A30-36R C/O
Grinding Discs
178X2.5X22 A30-36T C/O
OD thickness centre
230X2.5X22 A30-36R C/O
100 5.0 16mm
300X4X25.4 A24S STAT C/O
115 6.0 22.23mm
400X4.5X25.4 A24S STAT C/O
125 6.0 22.23mm
180 6.0 22.23mm
INOX CUTTING
230 6.0 22.23mm
100x2.5x16 A30-36Q INOX C/O
METAL INOX GRINDING DISCS 115x2.5x22 A30-36Q INOX C/O
100x6x16 INOX A24-30-36Q D/C 125x2.5x22 A30-36Q INOX C/O
115x6.5x22 INOX A24-30-36Q D/C 178x2.5x22 A30-36Q INOX C/O
125x6.5x22 INOX A24-30-36Q D/C 230x2.5x22 A30-36Q INOX C/O
178x7x22 INOX A24-30-36Q D/C 300x4x25.4 A30-36R INOX C/O
230x7x22 INOX A24-30-36Q D/C 350x4x25.4 A30-36R INOX C/O

Consumables:>
Wire Wheels
Spindle Mounted Wire Wheels
Wheel (mm) Cup (mm)
50 x 6 50 x 6
75 x 6 75 x 6
100 x 6
Wire Brushes
Wire Cup Brushes
Crimped T/Knot
75 x M10 x 1.5 75 x M10 x 1.5
75 x M10 x 1.25 75 x M10 x 1.25
75 x M14 x 2.0 75 x M14 x 2.0
100 x M14 x 2.0 100 x M14 x 2.0
125 x M14 x 2.0 125 x M14 x 2.0
Wire Brush Wheels

Crimped T/Knot
75 x 16 x 13 15 x 22
150 x 25 x 25
200 x 25 x 25
250 x 30 x 25
300 x 30 x 25
Twist Knot Wire Brushes

100 x M10 x 1.5
100 x M14 x 2
115 x M14 x 2
125 x M14 x 2

Consumables:>
Cutting and Grinding Discs
Fletcher Easysteel is able to source the following consumables. Please contact your local Fletcher Easysteel Sales Centre
for availability.
STRAIGHT METAL CUTTING LOW SPEED METAL CUTTING

102x2.5x16 300X2.5X25.4 A30-36S CHOPCUT
115x2.5x22 350X3X25.4 A30-36S CHOPCUT
127x2.5x22 400X3.2X25.4 A30-36S CHOPCUT
178x2.5x22
230x2.5x22 HIGH SPEED METAL CUTTING
300x3.0x25.4 300X4X20 A30-36S ALLCUT
350x3.0x25.4 300X4X25.4 A30-36S ALLCUT
400x3.0x25.4 350X4X20 A30-36S ALLCUT

350X4X25.4 A30-36S ALLCUT
SAFECUT D/C INOX THINS
115x1.3x22 INOX D/C MASONRY CUTTING
125x1.3x22 INOX D/C 300X4X20 C24-30-36S ALLCUT
180x2x22 INOX D/C 300X4X22 C24-30-36S ALLCUT
230x2x22 INOX D/C 300X4X25.4 C24-30-36S ALLCUT

350X4X20 C24-30-36S ALLCUT
THIN MEGA INOX 350X4X25.4 C24-30-36S ALLCUT
50x1.3x8 A60SX INOX C/O S/Z 400X4.5X25.4 C30-36S STAT C/O
75x1.3x9.5 A60SX INOX C/O S/Z
100x1.3x16 A60SX INOX C/O S/Z DEPRESSED CENTRE METAL GRINDING
100x1.6x16 A60SX INOX C/O S/Z 100x6x16
115x1x22 A60SX INOX C/O S/Z 115x6x22
125x1x22 A60SX INOX C/O S/Z 230x6x22
125x1.3x22 A60SX INOX C/O S/Z

125x1.6x22 A60SX INOX C/O S/Z
180x2x22 A60SX INOX C/O S/Z
230x2x22 A60SX INOX C/O S/Z

Consumables:>
FLAP DISCS 100 x 16 ALUMINIUM GRINDING DISCS
FLAP DISC 100X16 F/G CON Z40 100x6.5x16 ALUMINIUM D/C
FLAP DISC 100X16 F/G CON Z100 178x7x22 ALUMINIUM D/C
FLAP DISC 100X16 F/G CON Z120 230x7x22 ALUMINIUM D/C
FLAP DISCS 115 x 22 ALUMINIUM CUTTING DISCS

FLAP DISC 100X16 F/G CON Z40 100x3.2x16 ALUMINIUM D/C/O
FLAP DISCS 125 x 22 INOX THIN CUTTING FOR STAINLESS

FLAP DISC 125x22 F/G CON Z40 100x1.2x16
125x1.6x22
180x2.0x22
230x2.0x22

Consumables:>
Sanding Sheets
Waterproof Sheets 230 x 280mm
Grit (G) 80 100 120 150 180 220 240 280 320
Grit (G) 400 600 800 1000 1200 1500 2000
Fibre Discs
Disc Size Grit (G)
(mm)
16 24 36 50 60 80 100 120
100 x 16
115 x 22
127 x 22
178 x 22
Engineers Rolls
Engineers Rolls 38mm x 50m
Grit (G) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 240 320
Wire Brushes
Code Description
GM 5000 4 Row Carbon Wire - Plastic Handle
GM 5020 4 Row Carbon Wire - Wood Handle
GM 5010 4 Row Stainless Steel Wire - Plastic Handle

Service Centres:>

Service Centres:>
Service Centres
Company Organisation:
Sales Distribution Coil Plate

Guillotining
Centre Centre Processing Processing
Northern Whangarei
Auckland Auckland Auckland Auckland
Region Auckland
Hamilton
Tauranga
Rotorua
Central New Plymouth Auckland
Auckland Auckland Auckland
Region Hawkes Bay Wellington
Palmerston
North
Wellington
Nelson
Southern Christchurch
Christchurch Christchurch Christchurch Christchurch
Region Dunedin
Invercargill

Service Centres:>
Plate Processing
Fletcher Easysteels Easycut Profiling operations provide
the largest and most efficient plate cutting facilities in New Machining Capabilities
Zealand. Whether your requirements are for mild steel, boiler Auckland
quality or high strength plate we can cut plate to meet your
requirements. A list of services are offered below: Length Thickness
Plasma Cutting 12m 3mm 20mm
Numerically controlled profile cutting machines and
guillotines in Auckland and Christchurch give customers a Gas Cutting 18m 10mm 260mm
fast and accurate cutting service. Guillotining 3.6m 2.5mm 12mm
The Dycon 300 tonne numerically controlled press 300T Pressbrake 3.6m 12mm
brake at our Auckland facility has a computer controlled Punch & Shear Maximum 40mm dia
automatic backstop and can press up to nine different through 20mm plate
folds per plate, all with repetitive folds. Maximum Shear Flat
350mm x 20mm
The Mynuc 5000 CNC profile cutting machine has a 24
metre long bed and six oxy fuel cutting heads with an Wellington
effective cutting width of 4 metres. Guillotining 3.6m 3.0mm 12mm Thick
The 200 amp high speed Kinetic plasma cutters in Christchurch
Auckland and Christchurch can cut plate up to
Plasma Cutting 12m 3mm 20mm Thick
20mm thick.
Gas Cutting 6m 10mm 260mm Thick
Our Punch and Shear machine can cut a range of sections
and punch holes up to 40mm diameter in material up to
20mm thick.
An integral part of the plate processing is the latest in

software in our CAD department to quickly and efficiently
nest your designs and shapes at minimal cost and waste.
Drawings can be accepted on disc or via e-mail in DXF
Format. All drawings are held in memory allowing repeat
orders to be recalled immediately.

Service Centres:>
Metal Processing
Sheet and Coil
Processing: In order to cater for specialist requirements of the New Zealand manufacturing industry
and expand services available, Fletcher Steel offers a Service Centre operation with some of
the latest metal processing technology and equipment available in New Zealand.
With Coil processing equipment in Auckland and Christchurch the facilities are available to
slit, sheet, blank and guillotine, both ferrous and non-ferrous metals to exacting standards.
Machine Capabilities:
Auckland Christchurch
Slitting
Maximum Width 1525mm 1350mm
Minimum Width 16mm 25mm
Thickness Range 0.35 - 3.5mm STD 0.4 - 2.3mm
Sheeting & Blanking

Maximum Width 1828mm 1250mm
Minimum Width 51mm 200mm
Thickness Range 0.5 - 3.2mm M.S. 0.4 - 1.6mm M.S.
0.5 - 2.0mm S.S.
0.5 - 3.2mm A.L.
Guillotines
Minimum Width 28mm
Maximum Length 2400mm
Thickness Range 0.4 - 3.2mm

Appendix:>

Appendix:>
Size Tolerances (to ASTM A29)
Size Tolerances: for Cold-Finished Alloy Steel Bars, Cold Drawn or Turned and Polished
Tolerances from Specified Size, Under Only, mm

Size - Metric (mm) Maximum of Maximum of Maximum of Maximum of
Carbon Range 0.28 Carbon Range Over Carbon Range to Carbon Range
or Less 0.28 to 0.55 incl. 0.55% incl. Stress Over 0.55% or All
BCQ 4140 Relief or Annealed Grades Quenched
After Cold Finishing and Tempered or
Normalized Before
Cold Finishing
Rounds - Cold Drawn (to 100mm in size) or Turned and Polished
To 25, incl, in coils 0.05 0.08 0.10 0.13
Cut Lengths 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.15
To 40, incl 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.18
Over 40 to 60, incl 0.13 0.15 0.18 0.20
Over 60 to 100, incl 0.15 0.18 0.20 0.23
Over 100 to 150, incl 0.18 0.20 0.23 0.25
Over 150 to 200, incl 0.20 0.23 0.25 0.28
Over 200 to 230, incl
Hexagons - Cold Drawn
Up to 20, incl 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.18
Over 20 to 40, incl 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.20
Over 40 to 60, incl 0.13 0.15 0.18 0.23
Over 60 to 80, incl 0.15 0.18 0.20 0.25
Over 80 to 100, incl 0.15 ... ... ...

Appendix:>
Size Tolerances: for Cold-Finished Carbon Steel Bars, Cold Drawn or Turned and Polished

Size - Metric (mm) Maximum of Carbon Maximum of Carbon Maximum of Carbon Maximum of
Range 0.28 or Less Range Over 0.28 to Range to 0.55% Carbon Range
BCQ/BFC 0.55 incl. incl. Stress Relief or Over 0.55% or All
1040 Annealed After Cold Grades Quenched
Finishing and Tempered or
Normalized Before
Cold Finishing
Rounds - Cold Drawn (to 100mm in size) or Turned and Polished
To 40, incl 0.05 0.08 0.10 0.13
Over 40 to 60, incl 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.15
Over 60 to 100, incl 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.18
Over 100 to 150, incl 0.13 0.15 0.18 0.20
Over 150 to 200, incl 0.15 0.18 0.20 0.23
Over 200 to 230, incl 0.18 0.20 0.23 0.25
Hexagons - Cold Drawn

Up to 20, incl 0.05 0.08 0.10 0.15
Over 20 to 40, incl 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.18
Over 40 to 60, incl 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.20
Over 60 to 80, incl 0.13 0.15 0.18 0.23
Over 80 to 100, incl 0.13 0.15 ...

Appendix:>
Size Tolerances: for Cold-Finished Carbon Steel Bars, Cold Drawn or Turned and Polished

Size - Metric (mm) Maximum of Carbon Maximum of Carbon Maximum of Carbon Maximum of
Range 0.28 or Less Range Over 0.28 to Range to 0.55% Carbon Range
BCQ/BFC 0.55 incl. incl. Stress Relief or Over 0.55% or All
1040 Annealed After Cold Grades Quenched
Finishing and Tempered or
Normalized Before
Cold Finishing
Squares - Cold Drawn
Up to 20, incl 0.05 0.10 0.13 0.18
Over 20 to 40, incl 0.08 0.13 0.15 0.20
Over 40 to 60, incl 0.10 0.15 0.18 0.23
Over 60 to 100, incl 0.15 0.20 0.23 0.28
Over 100 to 130, incl 0.25 ... ... ...
Over 130 to 150, incl 0.36 ... ... ...
Flats - Cold Drawn

To 20, incl 0.08 0.10 0.15 0.20
Over 20 to 40, incl 0.10 0.13 0.20 0.25
Over 40 to 80, incl 0.13 0.15 0.25 0.30
Over 80 to 100, incl 0.15 0.20 0.28 0.40
Over 100 to 150, incl 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.50
Over 150 0.33 0.38 ... ...

Appendix:>
Straightness Tolerances (to ASTM A29)
Straightness Tolerance for Cold-Finished Bars, A,B
NOTE: All grades quenched and tempered or normalised and tempered to Brinell 302 maximum before cold finishing and
all grades stress relieved or annealed after cold finishing. Straightness tolerances are not applicable to bars having Brinell
hardness exceeding 302.
Straightness Tolerances, mm (Maximum Deviation) from Straightness in any 3000mm Portion of the Bar
Size - Metric (mm) Length (mm) Maximum of Carbon Range, Maximum of Carbon Range
0.28% or less over 0.28% and all Grades
Thermally Treated
Rounds Squares, Rounds Squares,
Hexagon & Hexagon &
Octagons Octagons
Less than 16 Less than 4500 3 5 5 6
Less than 16 4500 and over 3 8 8 10
16 and over Less than 4500 2 3 3 5
16 and over 4500 and over 3 5 5 5
A) The tolerances above are based on the following method of measuring straightness; departure from straightness is measured by
placing the bar on a level table so that the arc or departure from straightness is horizontal and the depth of the arc is measured with a
feeler gauge and a straightedge.
B) It should be recognised that straightness is a perishable quality and may be altered by mishandling. The preservation of straightness
in cold-finished bars required the utmost care in subsequent handling. Specific straightness tolerances are sometimes required for
carbon and alloy steels in which case the purchaser should inform the manufacturer of the straightness tolerances and the methods to
be used in checking the straightness.
C) For centreless ground bars, the maximum deviation straightness shall be less than 0.30mm over 1 metre.
Straightness Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bars and Bar Size Sections*

Straightness Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bars and Bar Size Sections*
Standard Tolerances 6mm in any 1500mm or (length in mm/250)**
Special Tolerances 3mm in any 1500mm or (length in mm/500)**
* Because of warpage, straightness tolerances do not apply to bards if any subsequent heating operation or controlled cooling has been
performed.
**
Round to the nearest whole millimtre.

Appendix:>
ISO Tolerances
Basic Size - Limits, m (microns) (mm/1000)
Metric (mm)
h6 h7 h8 h9 h10 h11 h12
Up to & ncl.
Lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
Above
Upper
Upper
Upper
Upper
Upper
Upper
Upper
3 0 -6 0 -10 0 -14 0 -25 0 -40 0 -60 0 -100
(3) 6 0 -8 0 -12 0 -18 0 -30 0 -48 0 -75 0 -120
(6) 10 0 -9 0 -15 0 -22 0 -36 0 -58 0 -90 0 -150
(10 ) 18 0 -11 0 -18 0 -27 0 -43 0 -70 0 -110 0 -180
(18 ) 30 0 -13 0 -21 0 -33 0 -52 0 -84 0 -130 0 -210
(30 ) 50 0 -16 0 -25 0 -39 0 -62 0 -100 0 -160 0 -250
(50 ) 80 0 -19 0 -30 0 -46 0 -74 0 -120 0 -190 0 -300
(80 ) 120 0 -22 0 -35 0 -54 0 -87 0 -140 0 -220 0 -350
(120 ) 180 0 -25 0 -40 0 -63 0 -100 0 -160 0 -250 0 -400
(180 ) 250 0 -29 0 -46 0 -72 0 -115 0 -185 0 -290 0 -460
(250 ) 315 0 -32 0 -52 0 -81 0 -130 0 -210 0 -320 0 -520
Basic Size - Limits, microinches (inches/1000)

Imperial ()
h6 h7 h8 h9 h10 h11 h12
Up to & ncl.
Lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
Above
Upper
Upper
Upper
Upper
Upper
Upper
Upper
(0.2) 0.4 0 -.35 0 -.59 0 -.87 0 -1.42 0 -2.28 0 -3.54 0 -5.91

(0.4) 0.7 0 -.43 0 -.71 0 -1.06 0 -1.69 0 -2.76 0 -4.33 0 -7.09
(0.7) 1.2 0 -.51 0 -.83 0 -1.30 0 -2.05 0 -3.31 0 -5.12 0 -8.27
(1.2) 2.0 0 -.63 0 -.98 0 -1.54 0 -2.44 0 -3.94 0 -6.30 0 -9.89
(2.0) 3.2 0 -.75 0 -1.18 0 -1.81 0 -2.91 0 -4.72 0 -7.48 0 -11.81
(3.2) 4.7 0 -.87 0 -1.38 0 -2.13 0 -3.43 0 -5.21 0 -8.66 0 -13.78
(4.7) 7.1 0 -.98 0 -1.58 0 -2.48 0 -3.94 0 -6.30 0 -9.84 0 -15.75
(7.1) 9.8 0 -1.14 0 -1.81 0 -2.84 0 -4.53 0 -7.28 0 -11.42 0 -18.11
(9.8) 12.4 0 -1.26 0 -2.05 0 -3.19 0 -5.12 0 -8.27 0 -12.60 0 -20.47
Appendix:>
Machining Allowances
In order to eliminate safely the scale originated during forging, rolling and annealing, the decarburisation and sometimes fine
cracks, sufficient machining allowances must be adhered to when manufacturing. Basic sizes and pertinent largest finished
sizes for rolled or forged round, square, hexagonal and octagonal bars.
Basic size Largest Basic size Largest Basic size Largest Basic size Largest
thickness finished size thickness finished size thickness finished size thickness finished size
DR* thickness DF* DR* thickness DF* DR* thickness DF* DR* thickness DF*
10 8.0 45 41.5 120 113 240 228

12 10.0 50 46.0 130 123 250 237
14 12.0 55 51.0 140 132 260 247
15 12.5 60 55.5 150 142 300 285
16 13.5 65 60.5 160 151 350 333
18 15.5 70 65.0 170 161 400 380
20 17.5 75 70.0 180 170 450 428
22 19.5 80 75.0 190 180 500 476
25 22.5 85 80.0 200 189 600 571
30 27.0 90 84.0 210 199 *As thickness and diameter is valid
in case of round bars, whereas for
35 32.0 100 94 220 209 square hexagonal and octagonal
bars it is the distance of the parallel
40 36.5 110 103 230 218 side faces.
Premachined Steels Diagram acc. to DIN 17350 part 10 (draft 6/83)

30
Premachined steels offer the user smooth surface of the bars
with machining allowances already strongly narrowed down. The
pre-machined compared to non-machined surface
saving of weight in % when using tool steels with
advantages of a premachined surface can be seen from the diagram. 25

Dependent on the size, 7 to 10% of the weight can be saved.
Permissible 20
Diameter allowance in mm
Order Size dimensional Material layer to be

Above Up To deviation removed min.
15
15 14
0 25 +0.4 0.25 13
12
11
25 63 +0.6 0.4 10
10 9
8
63 100 +0.6 0.5 7
6
100 160 +1.0 0.75 5 5
4
160 250 +1.0 1.0 3
250 315 +1.0 1.25 2
1
315 + +1.6 1.5
0 100 200 300 400 500
Finished size (diameter in mm)

Appendix:>
Useful Tables Weights - Kg/Metre
ROUND BARS:
Imperial Imperial Imperial
Metric Size Metric Size Metric Size
Equivalent kg/m Equivalent kg/m Equivalent kg/m
mm mm mm
Size inch Size inch Size inch
3 0.1181 0.056 23.812 15/16 3.496 69.850 23/4 30.081
3.175 1/8 0.062 24 0.9449 3.551 70 2.756 30.120
4 0.1575 0.099 25 0.9843 3.853 75 2.953 34.680
4.762 3/16 0.140 25.400 1 3.978 76.200 3 35.799
5 0.1969 0.154 28 1.1024 4.834 80 3.149 39.458
6 0.2362 0.222 28.575 11/8 5.034 82.55 31/4 42.013
6.350 1/4 0.247 30 1.1811 5.549 88.90 31/2 48.726
7.937 5/16 0.388 31.750 11/4 6.215 90 3.543 49.939
8 0.3150 0.395 32 1.2598 6.313 100 3.937 61.654
9.525 3/8 0.559 33 1.2992 6.714 101.60 4 63.642
10 0.3937 0.617 34.925 13/8 7.520 105 4.134 67.973
11.112 7/16 0.761 35 1.3780 7.553 110 4.331 74.601
12 0.4724 0.888 38.100 11/2 8.950 114.30 41/2 80.547
12.700 1/2 0.994 40 1.5748 9.865 120 4.724 88.781
13 0.5118 1.042 41.275 15/8 10.504 127.0 5 99.441
14 0.5512 1.208 44.450 13/4 12.181 130 5.118 104.19
14.287 9/16 1.259 45 1.7717 12.485 140 5.512 120.84
15.875 5/8 1.554 47.625 17/8 13.984 150 5.905 138.72
16 0.6299 1.578 50 1.9685 15.413 152.40 6 143.19
17 0.6693 1.782 50.800 2 15.911 160 6.299 157.83
17.462 11/16 1.880 53.975 21/8 17.962 180 7.086 199.75
19 0.7480 2.226 55 2.1654 18.650 200 7.874 246.61
19.050 3/4 2.237 57.150 21/4 20.137 210 8.267 271.89
20 0.7874 2.466 60 2.3622 22.195 220 8.661 298.40
20.637 13/16 2.626 60.325 23/8 22.436 230 9.055 326.14
22 0.8661 2.984 63.500 21/2 24.861 250 9.842 385.33
22.225 7/8 3.045 65 2.559 26.049
HEXAGON BARS:
6.35 1/4 0.274 19.05 3/4 2.466 28.57 11/8 5.550
7.94 5/16 0.428 20.64 13/16 2.894 31.75 11/4 6.853
9.52 3/8 0.616 20.83 0.820 2.948 34.92 13/8 8.292
11.11 7/16 0.840 22.22 7 /8 3.358 38.10 11/2 9.868
12.70 1/2 1.096 23.37 0.920 3.711 47.24 1.860 15.166
14.29 9/16 1.388 25.40 1 4.386 52.07 2.050 18.379
15.87 5/8 1.712 26.99 11/16 4.946

Appendix:>
Approx. Comparison of Tensile Strength*
N/mm2 N/mm2
tons/in2 p.s.i kg/mm2 tons/in2 p.s.i kg/mm2
or MPa or MPa
16 37,000 25.8 250 80 180,000 126.0 1236
20 45,000 31.6 309 81 182,000 128.0 1251
23 51,500 36.5 355 84 188,000 132.2 1297
26 58,000 40.8 402 85 190,000 133.6 1313
29 65,000 45.7 448 88 197,000 138.5 1359
30 67,000 47.1 463 90 202,000 142.0 1390
32 72,000 50.6 494 91 204,000 143.4 1405
33 74,000 52.0 510 94 210,000 148.4 1452
35 78,500 55.5 541 95 213,000 149.7 1467
36 81,000 57.0 556 97 217,000 152.6 1498
39 87,500 61.8 602 100 224,000 157.5 1544
40 90,000 63.3 618 104 233,000 163.8 1606
42 94,000 66.0 649 105 235,000 165.4 1622
45 101,000 71.0 695 107 240,000 168.5 1653
46 103,000 72.5 710 110 246,500 173.2 1699
49 110,333 77.3 757 113 253,000 178.0 1745
50 112,000 78.75 772 115 257,600 181.1 1776
52 116,500 82.0 803 117 262,000 184.3 1807
55 123,000 86.5 849 120 269,000 189.0 1853
58 130,000 91.4 896 123 275,500 194.0 1900
60 134,500 94.5 927 125 280,000 197.0 1931
62 139,000 97.7 957.5 126 282,500 198.0 1946
65 146,000 102.6 1004 130 291,000 205.0 2000
68 153,000 107.5 1050 133 298,000 209.0 2054
70 157,000 110.4 1081 135 302,400 213.0 2085
71 159,000 111.8 1097 136 304,500 214.0 2010
75 168,000 118.0 1158 140 313,600 221.0 2162
78 175,000 123.0 1205
*A Guide Only
Metric to Gauge
Gauge Number 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Birmingham Gauge (mm) 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.60 1.20 1.00 0.80 0.60 0.50 0.40
Galv. Sheet Gauge (B.M.T.) 3.45 2.95 2.45 1.95 1.55 1.15 0.95 0.75 0.55 0.45 0.35
*Note: Mild Steel only

Appendix:>
Approx. Equivalent Hardness Numbers and
Tensile Strength for Brinell Hardness for Steel*
Rockwell Hardness
Rockwell Hardness
Diamond Pyramid
Diamond Pyramid
Brinell Hardness
Brinell Hardness
Brale Penetrator
Brale Penetrator
B-Scale 100kg
B-Scale 100kg
No. 10mm ball
No. 10mm ball

Hardness No.
Hardness No.
3000kg Load
3000kg Load
No. C-Scale
No. C-Scale
150kg Load
150kg Load
Load 1/16
Load 1/16
Strength
Strength
dia. Ball
dia. Ball
Tensile
Tensile
in MPa
in MPa
- 940 - 68.0 - 255 269 (102.0) 25.4 849
- 840 - 65.3 - 248 261 (101.0) 24.2 826
- 780 - 63.3 - 241 253 100.0 22.8 803
682 737 - 61.7 - 235 247 99.0 21.7 783
653 697 - 60.0 - 229 241 98.2 20.5 764
627 667 - 58.7 2392 223 234 97.3 (18.8) 742
601 640 - 57.3 2261 217 228 96.4 (17.5) 722
578 615 - 56.0 2158 212 222 95.5 (16.0) 706
555 591 - 54.7 2058 207 218 94.6 (15.2) 691
534 569 - 53.5 1962 201 212 93.8 (13.8) 672
514 547 - 52.1 1893 197 207 92.9 (12.7) 658
495 528 - 51.0 1817 192 202 91.8 (11.5) 642
477 508 - 49.6 1738 187 196 90.7 (10.0) 625
461 491 - 48.5 1665 183 192 90.0 (9.0) 612
444 472 - 47.1 1586 179 188 89.0 (8.0) 599
429 455 - 45.7 1513 174 182 87.8 (6.4) 583
415 440 - 44.5 1461 170 178 86.8 (5.4) 570
401 424 - 43.1 1391 167 175 86.0 (4.4) 560
388 410 - 41.8 1330 163 171 85.0 (3.3) 546
375 396 - 40.4 1271 159 167 83.8 (2.1) 535
363 383 - 39.1 1220 156 163 82.9 (0.9) 526
352 372 (110.0) 37.9 1175 152 159 81.7 - 514
341 360 (109.0) 36.6 1133 149 156 80.8 - 504
331 349 (108.5) 35.5 1097 146 153 79.8 - 495
321 339 (108.0) 34.3 1062 143 150 78.7 - 485
311 328 (107.5) 33.1 1029 140 146 77.6 - 475
302 319 (107.0) 32.1 1001 137 143 76.4 - 464
293 309 (106.0) 30.9 975 134 140 75.2 - 455
285 301 (105.5) 29.9 949 131 137 74.0 - 446
277 292 (104.5) 28.8 923 128 134 72.7 - 437
269 284 (104.0) 27.6 896 126 132 72.0 - 431
262 276 (103.0) 26.6 873
*A Guide Only
Appendix:>
Conversion Factors:
To calculate the weight of steel bars:
ROUND - dia. mm2 x 0.006165 = Weight in kilograms per metre
ROUND - dia. mm x 0.004143
2
= Weight in lbs per foot
HEXAGON - Size mm2 x 0.006798 = Weight in kilograms per metre
HEXAGON - Size mm x 0.00457
2
SQUARE - Size mm2 x 0.00785 = Weight in kilograms per metre
SQUARE - Size mm x 0.00527
2
FLAT - Width in mm x Thickness in mm x 0.00785 = Weight in kilograms per metre
FLAT - Width in mm x Thickness in mm x 0.00527 = Weight in lbs. per foot
TOOL STEEL - Width in mm x Thickness in mm x 0.00785 = Weight in kilograms per metre
TOOLING PLATE - Width in mm x Thickness in mm x 0.0027 = Weight in kilograms per metre
(Aluminium)
General:
lbs. per foot x 1.4880 = kilograms per metre
kilograms per metre x 0.6720 = lbs. per foot
Feet x 0.3048 = metres
Metres x 3.2809 = feet
U.K. tons per sq. inch (tons f/in.2) x 15.4443 = Mega Pascals (MPa)
Mega Pascals (MPa) x 0.064749 = u.k. tons f per square inch
Newton per sq. millimeter (N/mm2) x 0.064749 = U.K. tons f per square inch.
Mega Pascals (MPa) x 145.0377 = pounds per square inch (psi)
Units of Stress:
This book has used the megapascal (MPa) as the standard unit of stress. The same values may be seen in other publications
as Newtons per square millimetre (N/mm2). To obtain other units of stress the following conversion factors may be used to get
approximate values.
From To Multiply by From To Multiply by
MPa kg/mm 2
0.102 kg/mm 2
MPa 9.8
MPa psi 145 psi MPa 0.0069
MPa Tons/in2 0.065 Tons/in2 MPa 15.4

Services:>
Indent
Indent Sourcing

For the products and quantities outside our stocking policy, Fletcher Easysteel has many years of experience in sourcing a
comprehensive range of steel and related products for our customers for the products and quantities outside our stocked
range. The resulting well established channels, relationships with suppliers, and collective purchasing leverage means
Fletcher Easysteel is well positioned to cater for your indent requirements.
Further, our ability to co-ordinate indent orders in a centralised operation ensures excellent service at all times.
In addition to our normal ex-stock range which can also be sourced through indent, Fletcher Easysteel has indent channels for
an extensive range of products which include the following:
Steel Sheet Piling

7 Wire Strand and Wire
Steel Rails
Spring Steels
Boiler Tubes
Head Plates (Dished Ends)
Tool Steels
Forgings
Titanium
Hollow Bar
Inconel - Nickel Alloys
Elmedur - Copper Alloys
Flat Rolled Steel Products:
Tin Plate and Tin Free Steel
Terne Sheet
Electrical Steels
Electrogalv Steel
Hot Dip Galvanised Steel
Galfan
Zincalume
Cold Rolled Sheet and Coil (all grades)
Prepainted Sheet and Coil
Enamelling Sheet and Coil
Aluminised Sheet and Coil
High Carbon Steel and Coil
Please contact your local Easysteel Sales Centre with your enquiry.

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and without notice to discontinue or change the features, designs, materials, colours and other specifications of their product and to
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Health & Safety

Because we want to . . . not because we have to!

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Brand Equivalents Chart 6

Bright Free Cutting 12

Cast Iron & Hollow Bar 29

Cold Work Tool Steels 37

Hot Work Steels 45

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Service Centres, Metal Processing 81

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EasySteel AISI BS 970 BS 970 Japan JIS-G Thyssen Atlas

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Balfour Hitachi VEW Bohler Assab Comsteel Werkstoff Kurz-Name

MPM2 M210 Starmould 718 CSM2 40 CrMnMo 7

ADIC/RD2V DAC W302 US Ultra 2 8407 Nu-Die V 40 CrMoV 5 1

SCX15/00/RTWK YSR K450 My Extra M4 60 WCrv 7

Giantm5/Capital562 YXMI S600 SREMo ASP41 1.1003 Dmo 5

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Size Designations: Mass per Metre = (Diameter D (mm))2 x 0.006165 = kg/m

Standard stock length is 6 metres.

A large range is stocked in grade 1045

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Rounds - Imperial (inches)

1 11/8 1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 13/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 3

Rounds - Metric (mm)

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Typical Analysis: C Mn S & P

Squares - Imperial (inches)

Flats - Metric (mm)

Squares - Metric (mm)

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Rounds - Metric (mm)

Flats, squares and rounds also available on an indent basis.

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Typical UTS Yield: UTS = 430 Yield= 340

Applications: Brake components, gear box components, hydraulic fittings.

Hex - Metric (mm)

Flats, squares and rounds also available on an indent basis.

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Typical Analysis: C Mn Si S&P

Mechanical Properties: UTS approx 600MPa

Colour Code: Yellow

Rounds (cold drawn) Rounds (cold drawn) Rounds (Black)

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Thermal Temperature Remarks:

Tempering Diagram: Tempering Diagram:

78 1200 120 78 1200 120

65 1000 100 500 50 65 1000 100 500 50

39 600 660 60 300 30 39 600 660 60 300 30

26 400 40 40 200 20 26 400 40 40 200 20

13 200 20 20 100 10 13 200 20 20 100 10

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Tolerances: CD Bar: H10 CG Bar: All sizes to H8

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115 1800 180 115 1800 180

103 1600 160 103 1600 160

90 1400 140 90 1400 140

78 1200 120 78 1200 120