Material for Metal Spring
Material for Metal Spring
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Dear all,
I have been following many of the forums in here, however wasn't able to find the right answer to my specific question.
I am currently working on repairing a mechanical device whereby I have difficulties in finding the right material for a metal spring (L-Shaped) which needs be strong enough (46-50 hrc) without being too brittle (needs to be able to withstand slight squeezing pressure). The part itself is only 0.3mm thick, which adds to the problem.
I am actually thinking of using an AISI 1045 or 1065 and tempering/heat treating it. I was also informed that Mn65 does not seem to be applicable for heat treatment.
Highly appreciate your ideas & help on this matter!
Max
I have been following many of the forums in here, however wasn't able to find the right answer to my specific question.
I am currently working on repairing a mechanical device whereby I have difficulties in finding the right material for a metal spring (L-Shaped) which needs be strong enough (46-50 hrc) without being too brittle (needs to be able to withstand slight squeezing pressure). The part itself is only 0.3mm thick, which adds to the problem.
I am actually thinking of using an AISI 1045 or 1065 and tempering/heat treating it. I was also informed that Mn65 does not seem to be applicable for heat treatment.
Highly appreciate your ideas & help on this matter!
Max





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In fact, I also started with a 1065 however encountered problems with a distortion of my parts during the hardening/heat treatment, quenching and tempering process which eventually got me thinking about the material and thickness I am using.
Based on information received the parts were hardened at 1475 - 1550°F, oil quenched, then tempered at 650°F for 2 hrs, then oil quenched. After reading many forums about this matter I figured that there are many ways to approach this. However, I still don't seem to find the right one for my use which could also be because I might use the wrong time cycles.
Highly appreciate your further ideas & help!
Max
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