11L17 for Crimping application?
11L17 for Crimping application?
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We are trying to design a hydraulic unit that gets sealed by a threaded cylinder forming a crush fit with a base. 12L14 is the material we are starting from for the base, as it is good for crimping from what I have been able to find. However, 12L14 is not standard in a flat bar, only rounds. We would like to move to something that is more standard so we don't have to rely on mill runs, but 12L14 is the only common steel I have seen that specifically mentions it is good for crimping.
So I have 2 questions: Does 11L17 crimp as well as 12L14? And more importantly, how can I identify whether a material would be good for a crimping application? Some people have recommended 1018 as well, and I'm sure there are other options. If I can make a determination on my own, that would be better than having to ask each time it comes up!
Thanks!
So I have 2 questions: Does 11L17 crimp as well as 12L14? And more importantly, how can I identify whether a material would be good for a crimping application? Some people have recommended 1018 as well, and I'm sure there are other options. If I can make a determination on my own, that would be better than having to ask each time it comes up!
Thanks!





RE: 11L17 for Crimping application?
Regards,
Cory
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RE: 11L17 for Crimping application?
Thanks for the response. Strength is not our biggest concern with component, so we might be able to go down to the 1008. I will have to check into that option.
Any chance you can explain how to determine what alloy is better for crush/crimp applications? I'm guessing experience, but I would think there is some mechanical property of the steel that is key?
RE: 11L17 for Crimping application?
RE: 11L17 for Crimping application?
1008: 30 %
11L17: 22 %
12L14: 22 %
MatWeb only lists "typical" values, which are not necessarily what a supplier will guarantee, and not necessarily indicative of variations that can be expected from mass production.
Regards,
Cory
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RE: 11L17 for Crimping application?
Thank you again, that is exactly what I was looking for!
RE: 11L17 for Crimping application?