Alloy Steel Machined Parts
When innovative industries choose to be the first to use new alloys, they call Minhe Manufacturing a very traditional result: a consistent and reliable supply of high-quality components and screw machine parts.
Minhe is known for successfully processing metals that other producers are reluctant to handle. Customers can confidently design with new materials and trust Minhe to machine the most exotic superalloys for high-quality, cost-effective results.
Experienced Processing Staff
After more than 18 years in the industry, we have cultivated a team of machining and engineering experts who can recognize the manufacturing challenges of new materials before they become costly production delays. Complete in-house tooling capabilities create custom tools precisely tailored to the properties of the metal being machined.
You are cordially invited to take advantage of this valuable manufacturability resource for free. Contact us to learn more about your metal alloy processing application for our expert assistance.
Steel Alloy Machining Characteristics
Steel Alloy 4140 or 4142
- Tolerances for a 1/2″ Dia. Bar +.000/.002 (Cold drawn)
- Material Cost Factor 1.25
- Machining Cost Factor 3.0
Steel alloys 4140 and 4142 are typically used for high stress applications where alloy strength is required. Direct hardening only.
Steel Alloy 41L40
- Tolerances for a 1/2″ Dia. Bar +.000/-.003 (Cold drawn)
- Material Cost Factor 1.4
- Machining Cost Factor 2.7
Steel alloy 41L40 is designed for better machining with lead additives. Direct hardening only. Alloy 41L40 is typically machined into components for higher stress applications.
Steel Alloy 8620
- Tolerances for a 1/2″ Dia. Bar +.000/.002 (Cold drawn)
- Material Cost Factor 1.8
- Machining Cost Factor 2.7
Alloy steel 8620 consists of 0.55% Ni, 0.50% Cr, 0.20% Mo. Case hardened and heat treatable. Alloy 8620 is machined into parts for higher stress applications requiring alloy strength.
Steel Alloy 52100
- Tolerances for a 1/2″ Dia. Bar +/- .006 (Cold finished and spheroidized annealed)
- Material Cost Factor 2.0
- Machining Cost Factor 5.1
Steel alloy 52100 consists of very high 1% carbon, 0.25% nickel, 1.4% chromium, 0.08% molybdenum. It is usually used in bearing applications.