Low cost austenitic steel
Low cost austenitic steel
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We have an application where we need a non-ferromagnetic material that can be surface hardened to withstand high contact stress. We do not need resistance to corrosion or high temperature. Is there something cheaper than 201/204 that has no chromium?





RE: Low cost austenitic steel
There are Austenitic Mn steels, these are high C and high Mn alloys, one spec is ASTM A128.
They are most commonly used for abrasion resistance because they work harden significantly.
These are very tough alloys that also have good strength.
Be warned though that virtually all surface hardening treatments are highly ferromagnetic.
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RE: Low cost austenitic steel
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RE: Low cost austenitic steel
RE: Low cost austenitic steel
I'm just one step away from being rich, all I need now is money.
( read somewhere on the internet)
RE: Low cost austenitic steel
I have seen these alloys provided down to 4mm sheet.
http://www.titussteel.com/our-products/wear-steel/...
http://www.manganal.com/faq.html
They would stamp fine, but don't expect to raise or indent features.
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RE: Low cost austenitic steel