Hi Redpicker,
Thanks for your valuable advice. I shall aim at around 300 BHN with double tempering during heat treatment. Should I opt for 'Salt Bath' heat treatment process ?
In smaller diameter (2.2"), I am comfortably getting around 100-120 Joules at room temp.+25 C in SAE 4340 steel in...
I have to manufacture NiCrMo Alloy Steel (SAE 4340/817M40)Hex head Bolt - 12 Nos. (Silo Connecting Pins)
Bolt Length (excluding head): 555mm (21.85").
Bolt Dia: 100mm (4"). This Pin Bolt is to be Proof Load Tested at 90 tons. The Test load is not to be applied axially but radially.
I know that...