SAE J429 Grade 5, U Bolt Fabrication
SAE J429 Grade 5, U Bolt Fabrication
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I need a standard material that can be threaded 7/16 - 20, formed and hardened to meet the requirements for the spec.
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SAE J429 Grade 5, U Bolt Fabrication
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RE: SAE J429 Grade 5, U Bolt Fabrication
Medium carbon steel
Carbon content = 0.28-0.55
Phosphorus = 0.030 max
Sulfur = 0.050 max
Quenched & tempered, with a minimum tempering temperature of 427 C (900 F)
There are a number of grades that will meet these requirements, including SAE 1045 and SAE 1541.