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Specifications
The following specifications cover Tool Steels S6
- ASTM A681 (S-6)
- UNS T41906
Property Results
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Chemistry Data : [top]
Carbon
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0.4 - 0.5 |
Chromium
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1.2 - 1.5 |
Iron
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Balance |
Manganese
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1.2 - 1.5 |
Molybdenum
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0.3 - 0.5 |
Phosphorus
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0.03 max |
Silicon
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2 - 2.5 |
Sulphur
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0.03 max |
Vanadium
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0.2 - 0.4 |
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Principal Design Features
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This alloy is one of the Shock Resisting tool steel type with a higher (2.25%) silicon content for improved hardenability.
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Applications
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Used for impact resistant tools such as hammers, chisels, rivet sets.
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Machinability
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This alloy has reasonably good machinability with a rating of 85% that of the W group water hardening simple alloy tool steels.
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Forming
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Forming characteristics in the annealed condition are good.
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Welding
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The alloy may be welded, but the high silicon content may require special precautions. Consult the alloy supplier.
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Heat Treatment
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Slowly preheat to 1400 F and then raise the temperature to 1700 F. Hold parts at 1700 F for 10 to 30 minutes and then oil quench.
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Forging
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Forge at 2000 F down to 1650 F. Do not forge below 1600 F.
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Hot Working
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See "Forging".
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Cold Working
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S6 may be cold worked in the annealed condition by conventional methods.
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Annealing
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Anneal at 1500 F and slow cool in the furnace at a rate of 25 F per hour or less.
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Aging
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Not applicable to this alloy.
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Tempering
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Tempering is done at 400 to 600 F for Rockwell C of 56 - 54.
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Hardening
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See "Heat Treating" and "Tempering".
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Physical Data : [top]
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Density (lb / cu. in.)
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0.283
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Specific Gravity
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7.84
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Melting Point (Deg F)
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2610
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Modulus of Elasticity Tension
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29
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Mechanical Data : [top]
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