Part number: C45E
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C45E Material Specifications
General Information: The C45E material is a versatile and widely used carbon steel grade known for its excellent mechanical properties and suitability for various industrial applications. With good machinability and weldability, C45E is a popular choice for components requiring strength and durability.
Specifications
- Composition: Primarily composed of carbon and manganese, with additional elements such as sulfur and phosphorus to enhance its properties and performance.
- Hardness: Typically hardened to achieve a desired level of hardness suitable for different applications, offering good wear resistance and toughness.
- Tensile Strength: Exhibits a moderate to high tensile strength, making it suitable for parts subjected to varying mechanical stresses.
- Applications: Widely used in the manufacturing of gears, shafts, axles, and other machinery components requiring medium strength and good impact resistance.
Properties
- Machinability: C45E steel can be easily machined to achieve precise dimensions and surface finishes, contributing to its widespread use in manufacturing processes.
- Weldability: Offers good weldability with appropriate preheating and post-weld treatments, allowing for the fabrication of welded structures with satisfactory mechanical properties.
- Corrosion Resistance: While not corrosion resistant like stainless steels, C45E can be protected with coatings or surface treatments to improve its resistance to corrosion.
Applications
- Engineering: Commonly used in the production of mechanical components, industrial machinery, and equipment requiring a balance of strength and ductility.
- Automotive: Found in automotive parts such as crankshafts, gears, and connecting rods due to its favorable combination of properties for high-stress applications.
- Construction: Utilized in construction machinery, agricultural equipment, and general engineering applications where reliable performance under demanding conditions is essential.
Standards
C45E steel conforms to various international standards such as EN 10083-2, providing assurance of quality, consistency, and performance characteristics essential for its intended use in diverse industrial sectors.
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