Material Specifications MAT4030

GAS CARBURIZING
(Process Specification)

1. SCOPE

1.1 This specification provides the required properties for gas carburized parts. It is intended to
replace Former CNH Company Carburizing Specifications listed in Table 1 and shall apply or be
specified for all gas carburizing applications.
1.2 All referenced Standards and test methods are to be latest issue unless otherwise specified.

2. APPLICATION
2.1 Gas carburizing introduces carbon into the surface of a part at an elevated temperature and when
the parts are quenched, produces a layer of hard, high carbon martensite at the material surface. Core
mechanical properties are also improved, similar to through hardening.
2.2 Commonly carburized materials are specified in MAT1051, MAT1052, and MAT1031. Typical
carburized parts are transmission shafts and gears. Carburizing provides improved bending and contact
fatigue strengths and wear resistant surfaces.
3. RELATED SPECIFICATIONS
CNH MAT1003 (86979049) Metallic Material Designations on Engineering Drawings
CNH MAT1031 (87021629) Low Carbon HR Bar
CNH MAT1051 (87021634) Low Carbon Steel Hot Rolled Alloy Bar
CNH MAT1052 (87021694) Carburized Gear Steel, Improved Quality, Low Carbon HR Alloy
CNH MAT4030D Design & Material Information, Gas Carburizing
CNH MAT4030S (87034353) Gas Carburizing, ISR
CNH ENPJ100 (86619032) Significant Characteristics
CNH MAT4110 (87034350) Metallurgical Quality, Ground, Hard Turned, Hard Hobbed Surfaces
ASTM E112 Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
ASTM E140 Standard Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals (Relationship among Brinell, Vickers,
Rockwell, Rockwell Superficial, Knoop, and Scleroscope Hardnesses)
SAE J121 Decarburization in Hardened and Tempered Unified Threaded Fasteners
SAE J121M Decarburization in Hardened and Tempered Metric Threaded Fasteners
SAE J423 Methods of Measuring Case Depth
UNI 3245 Microscopic Exam - Ferrous Materials - Determination of Austenitic or Ferritic Grain Size
Unalloyed and Low Alloyed Steels

Table 1 Former CNH Company Carburizing Specifications

NH Pennsylvania NH – Zedelgem NH Tractor
CASE
FNHA Standard Engineering Stds Engineering
NHT-MS-001, NHT-QNA-004
(A) (A)
P-3 2-P-004 ES48.06 Ford HT4-1, Ford HT4-3
Fiat 52101/01
(A) Specification covers multiple types of heat treatment including gas carburizing.

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4 DEFINITIONS
4.1 EFFECTIVE CASE DEPTH (ECD)

ECD is the distance from the surface of the hardened case to the furthest point where a specified level of
hardness is measured.

4.1.1 For parts with a specified minimum surface hardness 55 HRC and above, the ECD is the distance
to where the microhardness converts to 50 HRC.

4.1.2 For parts with a specified minimum surface hardness less than 55 HRC, the ECD is the distance
to where the microhardness converts to five (5) HRC points lower than the minimum specified surface
hardness.

4.1.3 For pins and shaft diameters, where core hardness over 45 HRC is permitted on the drawing, the
ECD is the distance to where the microhardness converts to three (3) HRC points higher than the
maximum permitted core hardness. For gear teeth, where a core hardness above that specified in
Section 8.2.1 is permitted on the drawing, the ECD is the distance to where the microhardness converts
to three (3) HRC points higher than the maximum specified mid-tooth, half-height core hardness (Figure
1 Point Y) or as specified on the engineering drawing.

4.2 TOTAL CASE DEPTH (TCD)

TCD is the distance from the part surface to a depth where chemical or physical properties of the case
and core can no longer be distinguished by microhardness or visual examination of etched samples.

5. PROCESS GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS

Parts shall be clean, free of sulfur containing films from cutting fluids, and dry prior to heat treatment.

5.1 When more than one gear is integral with a shaft, the primary heat treatment goal shall be to
meet the case depth requirement for the gear with the greatest tooth thickness at the tooth half height,
unless otherwise specified on the drawing. As a result, the smaller tooth gears will generally have a
deeper case, but it should not exceed specified case depth requirements. In cases where the large tooth
gear case depth requirement will result in over-carburizing of the small tooth gear, specify individual case
depths for each integral gear on the drawing.

5.2 CARBURIZING TEMPERATURES

Although not a requirement of this specification, components are typically carburized at temperatures of
870 - 955oC (1600 - 1750oF). Prior to quenching the parts are cooled to 815 - 870oC (1500 - 1600oF).
Different processing temperatures and times can be used providing all of the mechanical and
microstructural requirements of this specification are met.

5.3 CARBON POTENTIAL

The carbon potential used during carburizing should be appropriate for achieving the specified case
properties, including the post-heat treatment surface carbon content and microstructure, see Table 2.
When a boost and diffuse process is utilized the maximum carbon potential during the boost phase shall
be 1.25%.

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5.4 OPTIONAL AMMONIA ADDITIONS

Introduction of ammonia gas (carbonitriding) into the furnace prequench zone is permitted for a short
time, typically for 10 minutes, during the diffusion/equalization period immediately before quenching.
Ammonia additions are used to avoid formation of bainite or pearlite associated with intergranular
oxidation. Use of ammonia additions during other portions of the carburizing cycle is prohibited. It
should not be used in multi-zone furnaces that lack adequate zone separation of the atmosphere.
Ammonia additions must be carefully controlled to avoid surface porosity, low surface hardness, and/or
excessive retained austenite.

5.5 QUENCHING REQUIREMENTS

The quenching equipment, media, and procedure shall be appropriate to fully quench the parts and
materials processed and may be specified on the drawing if needed. Parts shall be direct quenched
which requires that quenching be done immediately after carburizing and equalizing. Carburizing, slow
cooling, reheating, and quenching is not allowed as a standard process unless permitted on the
engineering drawing. Reheating and quenching may be used as a rework process to meet all specified
requirements. See MAT4030D for additional information on quenching.

5.6 TEMPERING REQUIREMENTS

5.6.1 All parts shall be furnace tempered as soon as practical (within one hour is preferred) after they
reach 54°C (130°F) from quenching. Tempering shall be performed at a minimum temperature of 165°C
(330°F) for at least one hour at temperature. Higher temper temperatures may be required to achieve a
specific lower surface hardness. Tempering at 260-370°C (500-700°F) is not recommended unless
indicated on the drawing. Tempering can be verified by laboratory testing, See MAT4030D for additional
information. Required tempering is waived only if the drawing states: "TEMPERING NOT REQUIRED".

5.6.2 While not required the tempering temperature may be specified on the drawing. The
recommended drawing note for parts hardened to a surface hardness of 58-62 HRC or equivalent is
"FURNACE TEMPER AT 165°C MINIMUM TO A SURFACE HARNESS OF 58-62 HRC". See Section
14.3.3 example.

5.7 Sub-zero treatment (refrigeration) is generally not permitted except on steels with a nominal
nickel content of 2.0 wt% or greater.

6. MICROSTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 REQUIREMENTS IN THE CASE

Microstructure requirements and associated inspection procedures are specified in Table 2.

6.2 REQUIREMENTS IN THE CORE

The core shall exhibit a microstructure consistent with quenching from a fully austenitic condition,
consisting principally of low carbon martensite produced from fine prior austenite grains. Bainite and
acicular ferrite, appropriate to the specified material grade and part section size, are permissible. Coarse
prior austenite grains (<No. 5 grain size per ASTM E112), pearlite and blocky ferrite are not permitted.

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Table 2 Surface Carbon and Case Microstructure Requirements

Ground Surfaces:
Non-Gear and
Gear Teeth Gear Teeth,
Property Non-Ground Notes/Test Method
(Non-Ground) End Faces, Bores,
Surfaces
& Shaft Diameters
(A)
Surface <2.5% Nominal Alloy Content : 0.75-1.00% Carbon Emission spectrograph,
2.5-3.5% Nominal Alloy Content: 0.70-1.00% Carbon
Carbon within 0.13 mm of surface
>3.5% Nominal Alloy Content: 0.65-0.95% Carbon
Microstructure The case microstructure shall consist of tempered fine grain, Light Microscopy @ 500X
in the Case high carbon martensite and retained austenite. magnification.
No carbide networks, continuous or discontinuous, are permissible. Light Microscopy @ 500X
Carbides Unless otherwise specified, fine uniformly dispersed carbides are magnification. Reference
(F)
allowed within 0.13 mm of the surface pictures see MAT4030D.
Grain Size
The prior austenite grain size formed during the carburizing (B)
after ASTM E112
treatment must be ASTM No. 6 or finer.
Carburizing
HR15N Superficial hardness
Retained austenite shall be controlled to a level which will not cause a
or microhardness at
drop in hardness below the minimum specified surface hardness
0.075 mm below surface
Retained Visual comparison with
Austenite standard micrographs (see
Unless otherwise specified, a retained austenite content of 10-30%
MAT4030D) or via X-ray
is expected in the carburized case.
diffraction after removal of the
first 0.075 mm.
( C)
Intergranular IGO depth limit: If the upper ECD limit (mm) is: Light Microscopy @ 500X
Oxide <0.75 mm: IGO Aim =0 - 13 µm, 18 µm max. No IGO is magnification. Reference
0.75-2.25 mm: IGO ≤20 µm permitted
(F)
pictures in MAT4030D
(IGO)
2.25-3.00 mm: IGO ≤25 µm
Network for comparison
>3.00 mm: IGO ≤30µm
(D) NMTP On the active profile of gear teeth
NMTP at Light Microscopy @ 500X
shall not limited discontinuous NMTP shall No NMTP is
the Surface magnification. Reference
exceed the not exceed the IGO depth limits. allowed on ground (F)
(Associated pictures in MAT4030D
IGO depth In the tooth root NMTP shall not surfaces
with IGO) for comparison
limits exceed the IGO depth limits.
Gear Teeth: At the tooth half height, NMTP is not allowed from the
NMTP
(D) surface to a depth of 50% of the specified minimum ECD.
within At the root fillet, trace amounts of NMTP are allowed from the
Light Microscopy @ 500X
the Case surface to a depth of 30% of the required minimum root fillet ECD.
magnification. Reference
Shaft Diameters, End Faces, Bores: Trace amounts of NMTP are (F)
(Evidence pictures in MAT4030D
allowed from the surface to a depth of 40% of the specified
of a Slow (E) for comparison
minimum ECD.
Quench) All Non-Ground Surfaces: Measurements are taken from below the
IGO network to the depth indicated.
1 micron (1 µm) = 0.001 mm (~0.00004")
(A) Nominal Alloy Content = Si + Mn + Mo + Cr + Ni (Mid-point of each range). Examples are given in MAT4030D.
(B) Grain size numbers determined by UNI 3245 are essentially the same as ASTM E112.
(C) ECD - effective case depth
(D) NMTP - non martensitic transformation products such as bainite and pearlite
(E) This requirement for a bore is only enforced when "BORE MUST BE HARD" is specified on the drawing.
(F) Reference pictures are also provided in the CNH MAT4030S specification.

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(A)
Standard Effective Case Depths and Surface Hardness Values
Table 3
and Recommended Gear Modules / DP
(B)(C)
Standard Effective Design Guide
Surface Hardness and Test Method
Case Depth Ranges Gear Module Gear DP
0.40-0.70 mm 89-91 HR15N or File Hardness #58 1.50-2.34 10.82-16.93
0.60-0.95 mm 80-82.5 HRA 2.35-3.54 7.16-10.81
0.80-1.25 mm 3.55-4.54 5.59-7.15
1.00-1.50 mm 58-62 HRC 4.55-5.69 4.47-5.58
1.25-1.80 mm 5.70-7.20 3.53-4.46
(A) Other case depth and/or surface hardness values may be specified on the drawing
(B) These are recommendations, heavier, lighter, or custom case depths may be specified on the drawing per local practice or historical usage.
(C) The mean gear module shall be used for effective case depth selection for bevel, spiral bevel, and hypoid gears.

7. CASE DEPTH REQUIREMENTS

7.1 EFFECTIVE CASE DEPTH (ECD)

7.1.1 ECD General Requirements
The ECD and measurement location shall be specified on the drawing. Standard ECD ranges given in
Table 3 should be the primary ranges utilized. Custom case depths or combining standard ECD ranges
in Table 3 may be specified on the drawing by CNH controlling Design Engineering as necessary for a
given part. See Section 10.2 for related test methods.

7.1.2 Gear Teeth

When measured on gear teeth the ECD refers to the case depth at the tooth half height, see Figure 1. In
addition to the requirement on the drawing, the ECD at the root fillet shall be at least 60% of the ECD
range minimum that is specified for the tooth half height.

7.1.3 Ground Surfaces

Ground surfaces can include gear teeth, end faces, bores, and shaft diameters.
7.1.3.1 The ECD in the ground areas should be specified on the drawing with the maximum metal
removal of 0.15 mm accounted for in the ECD minimum. See Section 14.3.3 example.
7.1.3.2 In addition to requirements of this specification ground surfaces shall also meet the quality
requirements of CNH MAT4110. Class A should be specified for needle bearing surfaces in direct
contact with the rollers and Class B for ground gear teeth and end faces. These requirements and
locations must be specified on the drawing.

7.2 TOTAL CASE DEPTH

7.2.1 The total case depth (TCD) may be specified instead of the effective case depth (ECD). If the
standard carburizing depths in Table 3 are utilized, typically the total case depth specified on the drawing
should be increased by 50%. This ratio may be adjusted based on combinations of part geometry and
material. See example note, Section 14.3.2.
7.2.2 For former CNH Company drawings where the type of case depth specified is not clear,
measurement of the case depth shall follow former company practices. For these drawings the expected
case measurement was TCD by New Holland Engineering and ECD by Case Engineering.

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8. HARDNESS REQUIREMENTS
8.1 SURFACE HARDNESS
The surface hardness shall be specified on the drawing. Recommended surface hardness and test
methods are given in Table 3. Lower hardness ranges may be specified. Lower load hardness scales
shall be used on shallower cases as the case might not support the Rockwell C (HRC) test load. HRC,
HRA, HR15N hardness conversions are provided in ASTM E140.
8.2 CORE HARDNESS

If necessary, a core hardness range shall be designated on the engineering drawing and should follow
the guidelines provided in MAT4030D. The specified core hardness should be consistent with the
material's hardenability, tooth size, part diameter, and the carburizing equipment used.

8.2.1 Gear Teeth Core Hardness

Where no core hardness is specified for gear teeth:

• The maximum root diameter core hardness (point X in Figure 1) shall be as follows:
30 to 44 HRC for a module of <4.2 (DP >6.0) and
25 to 42 HRC for a module of ≥4.2 (DP ≤6.0)
• The mid-tooth, half-height core hardness (point Y in Figure 1) shall be 30 to 45 HRC.

Where core hardness for either the root diameter or the mid-tooth, half height is specified on the
engineering drawing, the core hardness requirements above (Section 8.2.1) are superseded.

9. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

9.1 SELECTIVE CARBURIZING

9.1.1 Portions of shafts and gears, such as areas to be welded or with threads, can be protected from
carburizing by using stop-off paint or other methods. Areas to be protected shall be indicated on the
drawing with a note stating "PROTECT INDICATED AREAS FROM CARBURIZATION". Protected areas
designated on the drawing are recommended to extend about 5 mm from the feature to be protected.
9.1.2 In protected areas the surface hardness shall be 42 HRC maximum (415 HV maximum) and
microscopic examination at 500X magnification shall not exhibit any evidence of carburization. SAE
J121 or SAE J121M may also be used to assess thread carburization.

9.2 BORE HARDNESS & CASE DEPTH

"BORE MUST BE HARD" or "BORE MAY BE SOFT" should be placed on gear drawings as applicable.
Gears with a "BORE MUST BE HARD" requirement shall also specify a minimum ECD in the bore to be
the greater of either 0.45 mm or 50% of the minimum ECD specified for gear teeth. For ground bore
maximum metal removal and surface quality requirements, see Section 7.1.3. The surface hardness
shall be equivalent to that specified for the gear teeth, see Table 3. Where "BORE MAY BE SOFT" is
indicated, the ECD and surface hardness requirements are waived.

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Figure 2.
Figure 1. Spline ECD Measurement Location
Effective Case Depth Measurement Locations

9.3 END FACE SURFACE HARDNESS

The surface hardness of ground end-faces shall be equivalent to that specified for the gear teeth.
9.4 SPLINE HARDNESS & CASE DEPTH
Unless otherwise specified on the drawing, the surface hardness requirement for the spline tooth top
lands shall be the same as that specified for the gear teeth or shaft diameter. The ECD at the spline root
shall be at least 50% of the minimum ECD specified at the controlling location. For example if an ECD of
0.80-1.25 mm is specified on the drawing, the ECD in the spline shall be 0.40 mm minimum. Small
spline teeth may be through hardened.

10. TEST METHODS

10.1 MICROSTRUCTURE

10.1.1 Case microstructure requirements and associated test methods are given in Table 2. Evaluate
case microstructure for gear teeth on the full tooth profile (tooth root mid-radius to tooth tip) and for shafts
at the surface of the largest diameter.

10.1.2 The core microstructure should be evaluated at 500X magnification. Evaluate core
microstructure for gear teeth at location X as shown in Figure 1 and for shafts at the mid-radius.
Reference pictures are given in MAT4030D and MAT4030S for comparison. Evaluation of core grain
size shall be per ASTM E112.

10.2 EFFECTIVE CASE DEPTH (ECD)

The preferred method to measure case depth is with a 500-gram load Knoop or 1000 gram Vickers
microhardness traverse converted to the Rockwell C (HRC) scale per Table 4. A lighter Knoop or
Vickers test load may be used; however the minimum load shall be 200 grams.

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10.2.1 Gear Teeth ECD Measurements

10.2.1.1 The effective case depth of a gear tooth is measured from the surface at the tooth half height (A-
A) and the tooth root fillet (B-B), see Figure 1. The root fillet traverse (B-B) is perpendicular to a line (C-
C) that intersects the top corner of the tooth land (E) and is tangent to the tooth surface at the root fillet
(D).

10.2.1.2 The ECD of a gear tooth may instead be measured at the pitch diameter. This alternate
measurement location must be noted on the drawing as follows: “TOOTH ECD MEASURED AT PITCH
DIAMETER”.

10.2.2 The ECD shall be measured at controlling locations after final stock removal. If for production
control the effective case depth is measured prior to grinding, the amount of anticipated stock removal
must be taken into account.

10.2.3 Spline ECD Measurements

The effective case depth for spline teeth is measured from the root diameter surface towards the center
section (F-F), as shown in Figure 2.

10.3 TOTAL CASE DEPTH (TCD)

The TCD shall be determined visually on a polished and etched sample when examined at 100X
magnification or by microhardness traverse measurements. In alloy steels quenched from a high
temperature, the visual line of demarcation between the case and core is not sharp. The depth should
include the entire darkened zone that indicates a difference in carbon from the uniform core structure.

10.4 SURFACE & CORE HARDNESS

10.4.1 Recommended surface hardness and test methods for a given ECD are indicated in Table 3. For
the Rockwell scale, cylindrical surface corrections shall be per ASTM E18, EN ISO 6508-1, or equivalent.

10.4.2 Core hardness shall be measured by the method stated on the drawing or with a comparable
scale converted to the specified hardness. Core hardness of gear teeth shall be measured at both the
tooth center on the line between the tooth roots (Figure 1 point X) and at the mid-tooth, half-height
(Figure 1 point Y). The core hardness measurement location on a carburized shaft shall be the mid-
radius or as specified on the drawing.

11. INSPECTION AND REJECTION

11.1 Suppliers are not required to perform the specific test procedures listed but must ascertain that
their products conform to the requirements of this specification and the Engineering drawing. Suppliers
must be able to demonstrate the process capability and controls necessary to produce carburized parts
that meet the specified limits when tested by the designated methods.
11.2 All parts supplied to this specification shall be equivalent in every respect to samples approved by
the purchasing CNH location. While the purchasing location may test samples from incoming shipments
for quality assurance, the supplier is responsible for ensuring that shipments meet the stated
requirements without depending upon the purchaser’s inspection.

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12. INITIAL SAMPLE QUALITY

Quality requirements for initial samples submitted by suppliers to ensure compliance with this
specification are provided in the CNH MAT4030S (87034353) Gas Carburized Parts, Initial Supply
Requirements specification. CNH MAT4030S requirements apply only to specified mechanical and
microstructural requirements for a carburized part and are not intended to replace or supersede any
other ISIR supplier quality requirements. The manufacturer of a part is responsible to meet applicable
requirements of CNH Engineering Specification ENS0301 (86620212), CNH Supplier Quality Assurance
(SQA) Approval of Manufactured Parts - Part Approval Process (PAP) Handbook CNH-SQA-F03Q, and
all requirements on the Engineering drawing.

13. DESIGN GUIDELINES

13.1 CASE DEPTHS FOR A GIVEN TOOTH SIZE

Recommended effective case depth ranges and surface hardness based on gear tooth module or
diametral pitch are indicated in Table 3. Custom case depths may be specified on the drawing.

13.2 MULTIPLE GEARS ON A SHAFT

When more than one gear is integral with a shaft and the gear modules require different effective case
depths ranges, selection of the appropriate case depth should be based on the most critical gear as
determined by CNH Engineering. If the gears are equally critical, the case depth should be based on
either the average module (preferred), specification of a custom intermediate range, or differential
carburizing should be employed (least preferred).

14. DRAWING SPECIFICATIONS

14.1 The title block of engineering drawings shall contain material designations as described in CNH
MAT1003 (86979049) Metallic Material Designations on Engineering Drawings. Certain drawing
specifications may require the use of a significant characteristic per CNH Engineering Procedure
ENPJ100 (86619032). This will be determined as part of the design review process.
14.2 For carburized parts, specify under the heading "Heat Treatment:" the following characteristics:
 Processing Steps Prior to Carburizing
 Specification Number: MAT4030
 Furnace tempering requirement
 Surface Hardness and Measurement Location(s)
 Effective Case Depth(s) and Measurement Location(s)
 Other requirements and processing steps
Processing steps prior to carburizing include:
 Forge
 Normalize
Other requirements may include the following:
 Bore Must Be Hard
 Bore May Be Soft
 Grind Per CNH MAT4110 Class A (Needle Bearing Surfaces) or Class B (Gear Teeth, End Faces)
 Straightening Parameters

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14.3 MATERIAL AND CARBURIZING, BASIC DRAWING NOTES

14.3.1 Carburizing Drawing Note; Effective Case Depth

CNH Material
ALLOY HR ROUND, CNH MAT1051, GRADE A
Local Material
HR ROUND, ASTM A322, 8620
(Example note placed on drawing)
HEAT TREATMENT:
CARBURIZE AND DIRECT QUENCH PER CNH MAT4030
FURNACE TEMPER TO A SURFACE HARDNESS OF 80-82.5 HRA
EFFECTIVE CASE DEPTH 0.60-0.95

14.3.2 Carburizing Drawing Note; Total Case Depth

CNH Material
ALLOY CD ROUND, CNH MAT1050, GRADE A
Local Material
CD ROUND, ASTM A108, 8620
(Example note placed on drawing)
HEAT TREATMENT:
CARBURIZE AND DIRECT QUENCH PER CNH MAT4030
FURNACE TEMPER TO A SURFACE HARDNESS OF 80-82.5 HRA
TOTAL CASE DEPTH 0.90-1.45

14.4 MATERIAL AND PROCESSING NOTES

14.4.1 Gear Design: Ground Gear Teeth; Design Requirement; Gear Module = 3
CNH Material
ALLOY HR ROUND, CNH MAT1052, Gr BG, CL2
Local Material
SEE CNH MAT1052
HEAT TREATMENT – PROCESSING (Note on Drawing)
FORGE
NORMALIZE PER CNH MAT4070
GAS CARBURIZE AND DIRECT QUENCH PER CNH MAT4030
FURNACE TEMPER TO A SURFACE HARDNESS 80-82.5 HRA
EFFECTIVE CASE DEPTH 0.60-0.95 mm MEASURED ON GEAR TEETH AFTER GRINDING

GRIND GEAR TEETH PER CNH MAT4110, CLASS B

GRIND BORE PER CNH MAT4110, CLASS A
MEASURED SURFACE HARDNESS OF 89 HR15N MIN. IN BORE AFTER GRINDING
EFFECTIVE CASE DEPTH 0.45-0.95 mm MEASURED IN BORE AFTER GRINDING

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14.4.2 Gear Design: Non-Hard Finished Gear Teeth; Design Requirement; Gear Module = 3

CNH Material
ALLOY HR ROUND, CNH MAT1052, Gr BG, CL2
Local Material
SEE CNH MAT1052
HEAT TREATMENT – PROCESSING (Note on Drawing)
FORGE
NORMALIZE PER CNH MAT4070
GAS CARBURIZE AND DIRECT QUENCH PER CNH MAT4030
FURNACE TEMPER TO A SURFACE HARDNESS 80-82.5 HRA
EFFECTIVE CASE DEPTH 0.60-0.95 mm MEASURED ON GEAR TEETH

GRIND BORE PER CNH MAT4110, CLASS A

MEASURED SURFACE HARDNESS OF 89 HR15N MIN. IN BORE AFTER GRINDING
EFFECTIVE CASE DEPTH 0.45-0.95 mm MEASURED IN BORE AFTER GRINDING

14.4.3 Combination Gear-Shaft Design: Design Requirement; Gear Module = 2.50,

Shaft Critical Diameter = 23.5 mm, Torsional Yield Stress = 375 MPa

CNH Material
ALLOY HR ROUND, CNH MAT1052, Gr AG-S3, AG-S4, CL2
Local Material
SEE CNH MAT1052
HEAT TREATMENT – PROCESSING (Note on Drawing)
FORGE
NORMALIZE PER CNH MAT4070
GAS CARBURIZE AND DIRECT QUENCH PER CNH MAT4030
FURNACE TEMPER TO A SURFACE HARDNESS 80-82.5 HRA
EFFECTIVE CASE DEPTH 0.60-0.95 mm MEASURED ON GEAR TEETH AFTER GRINDING
MID-RADIUS CORE HARDNESS 20-25 HRC MEASURED ON DIA. 23.5

GRIND GEAR TEETH PER CNH MAT4110, CLASS B

GRIND DIA. 23.5 PER CNH MAT4110, CLASS A
MEASURED SURFACE HARDNESS OF 89 HR15N MIN. AFTER GRINDING
EFFECTIVE CASE DEPTH 0.45-0.95 mm MESURED AFTER GRINDING

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Table 4 Hardness Conversion Table

HRC KHN HV HRC KHN HV HRC KHN HV
65 799 832 50 543 513 35 353 345
64 773 800 49 530 498 34 343 336
63 750 772 48 516 484 33 333 327
62 728 746 47 503 471 32 324 318
61 708 720 46 490 458 31 316 310
60 690 697 45 476 446 30 308 302
59 672 674 44 463 434 29 301 294
58 656 653 43 450 423 28 294 286
57 641 633 42 437 412 27 288 279
56 626 613 41 424 402 26 283 272
55 611 595 40 411 392 25 278 266
54 597 577 39 399 382 24 272 260
53 584 560 38 387 372 23 266 254
52 570 544 37 375 363 22 261 248
51 556 528 36 364 354 21 256 243
50 543 513 35 353 345 20 251 238
HRC = Converted Rockwell C Hardness
KHN = Knoop Microhardness: Case Materials Engineering Test Data
HV = Vickers Microhardness: ASTM E-140 Table 1
Note: Diamond Pyramid Hardness Numbers (DPHN) are comparable to Vickers harness values.

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