Alloy Steel

Quik Guide
 Commercial Quality
AVERAGE PROPERTIES TYPICAL HARDNESS

ELONGATION

MACHINABILITY
REDUCTION

ROCKWELL
GROUP

AISI 1212 AS
OF AREA
CONDITION

TENSILE

BASED ON
RELATIVE
1000 PSI

1000 PSI
AISI SIZE

YIELD

IN 2˝

BHN

100%
DESCRIPTION OF

%
%
GRADE RANGE STEEL

Hot Rolled M.S.

Heat Treated
1/2˝ – 7˝ thru 2 1/2˝ 125 Min. 105 Min. 16 Min. 50 Min. 321 Max. RC 55%
4140 thru 4˝ 115 Min. 95 Min. 16 Min. 50 Min. 35 Max.
Rounds thru 7˝ 100 Min. 75 Min. 16 Min. 50 Min.
Direct Hardening alloys are
ASTM A193
characterized as steels that Grade B7 1/4˝ – 6˝ Cold Finished Same properties as Hot Rolled M.S., Heat Treated 55%
can be quenched and Heat Treated
tempered to obtain a wide
Cold Finished
range of hardness, ductility 1/2˝ – 6 1/2˝ Same properties as Hot Rolled M.S., Heat Treated 55%
Heat Treated
and strength levels. These T.G.+P.
results are influenced by
both the thermal treatment 4140 Hexagons
applied and the alloying ASTM A193 Cold Finished
Grade B7 1/2˝ – 3˝ Same properties as Hot Rolled M.S., Heat Treated 55%
elements present. Free Heat Treated
DIRECT AND PREHARDENED ALLOYS—MEDIUM—HIGH CARBON

machining additives have

little effect on mechanical
properties. 4140 Squares
ASTM A193
Grade B7 1˝ – 6˝ Hot Rolled M.S. Same properties as Hot Rolled M.S., Heat Treated 55%
Heat Treated
Supercut 150 is an AISI
®

4140/42 steel with two

special machining additives Hot Rolled M.S.
that combines the high 1/2˝ – 12˝ Heat Treated 135/65 115/140 16 45 285/341 C29/36 55%
4140
strength and hardness
Heat Treated Forged
levels of a strain tempered Rounds
product with the excellent 10˝ – 30˝ Rough Turned 135/65 115/140 16 45 285/341 C29/36 55%
Heat Treated
impact and toughness
properties of a quenched Cold Finished
and tempered alloy. 4140 1 1/4˝ – 4˝ Heat Treated
Heat Treated thru 1 1/2˝ 130 Min. 110 Min. 16 Min. 50 Min. 269/321 C27/34 70%
Leaded thru 2 1/2˝ 125 Min. 105 Min. 16 Min. 50 Min.
e.t.d 150®(3) is elevate Rounds thru 4˝ 115 Min. 95 Min. 16 Min. 45 Min.
temperature drawn steel Hot Rolled M.S.
with various machining Heat Treated
additives., which obtains a 2˝ – 8˝(2) thru 2 1/2˝ 125 Min. 105 Min. 18 Min. 50 Min. 255/302 C25/30 50%
ASTM A193 thru 4˝ 110 Min. 95 Min. 17 Min. 45 Min. 293 Max. 29 Max. —
minimum Rockwell “C” 32 Heat Treated
without quenching and over 4˝ 100 Min. 85 Min. 16 Min. 45 Min.
Grade B16
tempering. Rounds Cold Finished
1/2˝ – 3 1/2˝ Same properties as Hot Rolled M.S., Heat Treated 55%
Heat Treated
Supercut Cold Finished
Pre-hardened alloy bars 150® 3/4˝ – 4˝ 150 Min. 130 Min. 12 38 — 33 – 37 —
Heat Treated
eliminate the time, e.t.d. 150®(3)
expense, and liability of Rounds 7/16˝ – 3 1/2˝ Cold Finished 150 Min. 130 Min. 10 34 302 Min. C32 Min. 75%
heat treating parts as well
as any subsequent machin- 9/16˝ – 12˝ Hot Rolled M.S. 90/105 65/75 20/30 45/55 185/215 B90/96 60%
ing or grinding operation. Annealed
Likewise the exact proper- 4150 Forged & Rough
Rounds 10˝ – 20˝ 90/105 65/75 20/30 45/55 185/215 B90/96 60%
ties of the alloy are known Turned Annealed
prior to producing parts. Cold Finished
1/4˝ – 5˝ 90/125 65/105 10/30 40/50 185/250 B90/C25 60%
Annealed
4150 Hot Rolled M.S.
1˝ – 6˝ 90/105 65/75 20/30 45/55 185/215 B90/96 60%
Squares Annealed
4150 1/2˝ – 1 1/4˝ Min Hot Rolled
Flats .4˝ x 6˝ Max. Annealed(4) 90/105 65/75 20/30 45/55 185/215 B90/96 60%

(2) 1/4˝–1˝ also carried as Key Stock. Calcium Aluminum treated available in all regular quality grades.
(3) Registered Trademarks Turned and Polished alloy bars, seam and decarb free, are available in all
e.t.d. 150 LaSalle Steel Company, Subsidiary Quanex Corporation commercial quality grades.
All others are registered trademarks of A. M. Castle & Co.
(4) Some sizes stocked Resulfurized.
Commercial Quality
AVERAGE PROPERTIES TYPICAL HARDNESS

AISI 1212 AS 100%

MACHINABILITY
REDUCTION
ELONGATION

ROCKWELL
GROUP

OF AREA
CONDITION

TENSILE
1000 PSI

1000 PSI

BASED ON
RELATIVE
YIELD
AISI SIZE

BHN
IN 2˝
DESCRIPTION OF

%
%
GRADE RANGE STEEL

Hot Rolled M.S.

1 1/4˝ – 6˝ Annealed 90/105 65/75 20/30 45/55 185/215 B90/96 75%
& Leaded
Hot Rolled M.S.
1 1/2˝ – 10˝ Resulfurized 90/105 65/75 20/30 45/55 185/215 B90/96 73%
Direct Hardening alloys are
Annealed
characterized as steels that can
be quenched and tempered to Forged Rough
obtain a wide range of 10˝ – 18˝ Turned 90/105 65/75 20/30 45/55 185/215 B90/96 60%
Resulfurized Annealed
DIRECT AND PREHARDENED ALLOYS—MEDIUM—HIGH CARBON

hardness, ductility and strength 4150

levels. These results are influ- Rounds Hot Rolled M.S.
enced by both the thermal 1 1/4˝ – 12˝ Heat Treated 130/55 105/125 15/25 50/60 285/341 C29/36 55%
treatment applied and the
alloying elements present. Free Forged &
10˝ – 20˝ Rough Turned 135/165 115/140 15 46 285/341 C29/36 55%
machining additives have little Heat Treated
effect on mechanical properties Hot Rolled M.S.
2˝ – 10˝ Resulfurized 135/165 115/140 15/25 50/60 285/341 C29/36 62%
Heat Treated
Pre-hardened alloy bars Forged
eliminate the time, expense, Rough Turned
10˝ – 20˝ 135/165 115/140 15/25 50/60 285/341 C29/36 62%
and liability of heat treating Resulfurized
parts as well as any subsequent Heat Treated
machining or grinding operation. Hot Rolled M.S.
Likewise the exact properties of 3/4˝ – 6˝ Leaded & 135/165 115/140 15/25 50/60 285/341 C29/36 70%
Heat Treated
the alloy are known prior to
producing parts. 4150 Mod. Cold Finished
Telcut® 50 3/8˝ – 4˝ Annealed 90/125 65/105 20/30 40/55 185/250 B90/C25 100%
Rounds
The Telcut® series of alloys
1/2˝ – 11˝ Hot Rolled M.S. 100/125 70/85 20/30 45/55 210/250 C16/25 57%
contains a double machining Annealed
additive, providing a
Forged
machinability rating of 100% of Rough Turned
AISI 1212. Lower cycle times, 10˝ – 30˝ 70/80 45/65 18/21 35/45 190/227 B92/98 57%
Annealed
less tool wear, better surface
4340 Cold Finished
finish, and improved productivity Rounds 1/2˝ – 3 1/2˝ 90/125 60/85 16/30 42/55 210/250 B96/C24 57%
Annealed
are achieved with no sacrifice in
mechanical properties or heat
treat response. Hot Rolled M.S.
1˝ – 11˝ Heat Treated 135/165 115/140 15 43 285/341 C29/36 55%

Forged &
10˝ – 30˝ Rough Turned 135/165 115/140 15 43 285/341 C29/36 55%
Heat Treated
Cold Finished
1˝ – 6˝ Heat Treated 135/165 115/140 15 43 285/341 C29/36 55%
T.G. & P.

ALLOY STEELS HAVE

THESE BENEFITS:
Tensile Strength
Yield Strength
Fatigue Resistance
Toughness
Wear Resistance
Bearing Quality
TYPICAL

AISI 1212 AS 100%

MACHINABILITY
HARDNESS

BASED ON
RELATIVE
CONDITION
GROUP

AISI SIZE SPECIFI- MILITARY

DESCRIPTION OF
GRADE RANGE CATIONS SPECIFICATIONS(5) BHN ROCK-
STEEL
MAX WELL

Bearing Quality Steels have E4118 1.391˝ OD Hot Rolled ASTM

ASTM A534 — — — 60%
superior surface quality for Tubing 4.014˝ OD Cold Finished
severe anti-friction bearing
application. All of Castle’s E8620 1.875˝ OD – Hot Rolled ASTM A534 — 220 Max — 66%
TUBING

bearing quality steels are Tubing 11˝ OD Seamless

ordered to stringent ASTM and E5160 1.889˝ OD – Hot Rolled
AMS designations to assure the ASTM A534 — 220 Max — 66%
Tubing 16.403˝ OD Cold Finished
highest in quality.
E52100 1˝ OD – Spheroidize 295 — 207 B95 Max. 45%
Tubing 11.250˝ OD Annealed AMS
6440

E52100 bearing quality steel is E8620 3 1/2˝ – 10˝ Hot Rolled M.S. ASTM 165/200 B85/93
— 66%
a moderately deep hardening Rounds 1/2˝ – 3 1/2˝ Cold Finished A534 200/220 B93/97
alloy having high resistance to
Cold Finished ASTM
wear, medium toughness, and
.130˝ – 3˝ Spheroidize A295 248 C24 Max. 50%
low resistance to softening at E52100 Annealed AMS MIL-S-7420
high temperatures. Rounds 6440 Refer to
ROUNDS

E52100 is used for such critical Hot Rolled M.S. ASTM A892 AMS–S–7420
applications as anti-friction 2˝ – 10˝ Spheroidize 207 B95 Max. 45%
bearings; mill rolls and Annealed
journals;and taps, punches,
ASTM
and other tools. E3310 Hot Rolled M.S. A322
2˝ – 11˝ — 207 B95 Max. 51%
Rounds Annealed A534

ASTM
E4118 Hot Rolled M.S. A322
1/2˝ – 3˝ — — — 60%
Rounds Cold Finished A534
A304

Castle Metals® is one of the largest distributors

of alloy bar in the world and is a major source
for unusual alloys and unique incremental sizes.

(5) MIL-S specs, discontinued on 1/1/97 by the Department of Defense, are provided for your
convenience and information. (THE SPECIFICATION MAY BE OUTDATED AND NO LONGER VALID.)
Aircraft Quality

AISI 1212 AS 100%

MACHINABILITY
TYPICAL HARDNESS

BASED ON
RELATIVE
GROUP

CONDITION JOMINY
AISI MILITARY(5) SIZE BHN
DESCRIPTION AMS OF MAX
GRADE SPECIFICATION RANGE STEEL
MAX. MIN.

Cold Finished
3/16˝ – 4˝ Normalized 241 6370
Rc34 @ J5 75%
6370 MIL-S-6758 3/4˝ – 10 Hot Rolled M.S. 229 Rc27 @ J8
E4130 Normalized
Rounds 2301 Refer to
AMS-S-6758 1/4˝ – 1 1/2˝ Cold Finished 321
DIRECT AND PREHARDENED ALLOYS—MEDIUM—HIGH CARBON

Heat Treated 45%

E4130 is a chrome-moly alloy. 5/16˝ – 2˝ Cold Finished 241

Annealed 72%
It is very popular for welding E4130
applications. It is often used in Hexagons Cold Finished
3/8˝ – 1 1/2˝ 269/321 45%
the normalized condition Heat Treated
without further heat treatment. 1/2˝ – 1 1/2˝ Cold Finished 241
It can be nitrided to enhance its Normalized 75%
E4130
wear quality. Squares Cold Finished
1/4˝ – 1 1/2˝ 269/321 45%
Heat Treated
3/16˝x1 1/2˝ Min Cold Finished 241 Mil-S-6758
1 1/2˝x6˝ Max Normalized
Rc35 @ J5 75%
E4130 1 1/2˝x5˝ Min Hot Rolled Rc28 @ J8
229
Flats 4˝x6˝ Max Normalized
3/4˝x1˝ Min. Cold Finished 321 45%
1 1/2˝x3˝ Max. Heat Treated
Cold Finished Rc50 @ J6
E4140 is a chrome-moly alloy 6382 MIL-S-5626 1/4˝ – 4˝ 241
E4140 Annealed Rc44 @ J9
produced in Electric Furnaces. 2301 Refer to 66%
Rounds Hot Rolled M.S.
When quenched and tempered, AMS-S-5626 3/4˝ – 10˝ 229
Annealed
it is a relatively deep hardening
steel. E4140 Hot Rolled M.S.
1 5/8˝ – 7 1/4˝ Heat Treated 269/321 55%
Hexagons
E4140 Cold Finished
1/2˝ – 2˝ 241
Squares Annealed
Cold Finished
1/2˝ – 1 1/2˝ 241
Annealed
E4140 66%
1/4˝x1˝ Min. Cold Finished
Flats 229
1 1/2˝x6˝ Max. Annealed
1˝x2˝ Min. Hot Rolled
229
4˝x6˝ Max. Annealed
Aircraft Quality
TYPICAL HARDNESS

AISI 1212 AS 100%

MACHINABILITY
BASED ON
RELATIVE
GROUP

BHN JOMINY
CONDITION
DESCRIPTION AISI AMS MILITARY(5) SIZE OF MAX
GRADE SPECIFICATION RANGE MAX. MIN.
STEEL

E-4340 is a triple alloy (Ni-Cr-Mo). Cold Finished

When quenched and tempered, it Annealed
E4340 6415 1/4˝ – 1 1/2˝ 255
results in a deep hardening, tough, Normalized
Rounds 2301 MIL-S-5000
shock and impact resistant steel & Tempered
Refer to
with excellent torque strength. This AMS-6415 Hot Rolled M.S. 57%
steel is used where heavy duty, Annealed
high strength requirements are to 1˝ – 10 1/2˝ Normalized 235
& Tempered 6415
be met.
Rc53 @ J6 Min.
E4340 Cold Finished Rc50 @ J20 Min.
Hexagons 5/8˝ – 2˝ Annealed
CASE HARDENING—LOW CARBON AND DIRECT HARDENING—MEDIUM CARBON

MILS-S-5000
E4340 Cold Finished Rc50 @ J20 Min. 57%
Squares 1/2˝ – 2˝ Annealed 255 Rc45 @ J32 Min.
Cold Finished
E4340 1/4˝x1˝ Min.
Annealed
Flats 1 1/2˝x6˝ Max.
Normalized
& Tempered 57%
1 3/4˝x2˝ Min. Hot Rolled M.S.
4˝x6˝ Max. Annealed 235
MIL-S-8503 1˝ – 10˝ Hot Rolled 235
E6150 6448 Rc52 @ J6 Min.
Refer to Annealed 50%
Rounds 2301 Rc45 @ J8 Min.
AMS-S-8503 1/4˝ – 3 1/2˝ Cold Finished Annealed 248
Aircraft Quality 8620 is intended E8620 6274 MIL-S-8690 1/4˝ – 3 1/2˝ Cold Finished 248
for the purpose of case hardening. Refer to Rc48@J1 Rc32@J3 66%
Rounds 2301 2 3/4˝ – 10˝ Hot Rolled M.S. 229
This popular steel is widely used AMS-S-8690
throughout the industry, because of MIL-S-8690 1/2˝ – 4˝ 248
its relative low cost and high quali- E8620 6274 Cold Finished
Refer to — 66%
ty, developing a uniform hard case, Flats 2301 1˝ – 6˝
AMS-S-8690
a tough ductile core, and minimum
distortion during heat treating. E8740 1/4˝ – 3 1/2˝ Cold Finished Annealed 241 6322
Rounds MIL-S-8690 Rc50 @ J5 Min.
E8740 is a triple alloy (Ni-Cr-Mo) 6322 Rc40 @ J8 Min.
Refer to Hot Rolled 66%
produced in Electric Furnaces. When 2301 AMS-S-8690 3 3/4˝ – 7˝ Annealed 229
MIL-S-6049
quenched and tempered, it provides
Rc49 @ J5 Min.
good hardenability, and resistance E8740
3/8˝ – 1 1/2˝ Cold Finished Annealed 241 Rc35 @ J10 Min.
to shock. Hexagons

E9310 Aircraft Quality is a triple 3/8˝ – 3 3/4˝ Cold Finished Annealed 248
alloy (Ni-Cr-Mo) produced for the MIL-S(5)
purpose of case hardening. It is a E9310 6260 Hot Rolled M.S.
7393 1˝ – 10 1/2˝ 229 Rc41@J1 Rc32@J6 51%
deep hardening steel. It is used for Rounds 2301 Comp III Annealed
applications where strength, tough- H R Normalized
3/4˝ – 10 1/2˝ —
ness, and high wear resistance are M.S. & Tempered
required. Cold Finished
3/8˝ – 3 3/4˝ 248
E9315 6263 Annealed
— Rc44@J1 Rc35@J8 49%
Rounds 2301 Hot Rolled M.S.
1˝ – 10 1/2˝ 229
Annealed
This Chrome-moly alloy with alu- Cold Finished
Nitriding 6472 MIL-S-6709 1/2˝ – 1 3/4˝ 241/285
minum when nitrided exhibits an Heat Treated Rc50 @ J8 Min.
135 Mod 2301 Refer to 50%
extremely hard case with a strong Rounds AMS-S-6709 Hot Rolled M.S. Rc45 @ J12 Min.
7/8˝ – 10˝
ductile core. Heat Treated

(6) Except etch test

Continuous Line Marking Waived.
All properties shown in this guide are typical properties only, and are not to be used for specifications. All sizes shown as rounds unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: ALL CASTLE METALS® aircraft quality bars are produced to cleanliness require AMS 2301 except VAR which is AMS 2300.
Certifications can be furnished to show conformity to applicable specifications.
Premium Quality
TYPICAL HARDNESS

AISI 1212 AS 100%

MACHINABILITY
BASED ON
RELATIVE
GROUP

BHN JOMINY
CONDITION
DESCRIPTION AISI AMS MILITARY SIZE OF MAX
GRADE SPECIFICATION(5) RANGE STEEL MAX. MIN.
4330 MOD VAR has greater usable
Hot Rolled M.S.
CASE HARDENING—LOW CARBON AND DIRECT HARDENING—MEDIUM—HIGH CARBON

strength, superior transverse 1 3/8˝ – 7 1/2˝ 241 Rc49 @ J14 Min.

E4330 Mod Annealed
properties, higher fatigue strength, VAR 6411 MIL-S-8699 57%
improved notch toughness & Rounds 2300 Refer to AMS 6427 1˝ – 8 1/2˝ Normalized
Rc45 @ J24 Min.
improved resistance to crack & Tempered
propagation.

Ultra high strength aircraft structural E4340 1 1/4˝ – 8 1/2˝ Hot Rolled 235 Rc53@J6 Rc50@J20 57%
parts. Aircraft landing gear parts. VAR 6414 MIL-S-8844 Annealed
CLASS I Min. Min.
Rounds Normalized
Refer to AMS 6414 1˝ – 8 1/2˝
& Tempered

A triple alloy (Ni-Cr-Mo) VAR material E4340 Hot Rolled M.S.

6417 1˝ – 7˝ 235 Rc55@J8 Rc53@J20 57%
for applications requiring high “300 M” VAR Normalized
2300 MIL-S-8844 & Tempered
transverse ductility, fatigue strength, Rounds
fracture toughness, impact strength. Refer to AMS 6257
Used in aircraft missile parts.

Hot Rolled
11/16˝ – 9˝ Annealed
M.S.
AMS 6265 Material is vacuum arc Cold Finished Rc41@J1 Rc32@J6 49%
E9310 6265
Remelted, resulting in the highest Annealed
VAR 1/2˝ – 2 3/4˝ 229
quality, cleanliness and reliability. Rounds 2300 Normalized
—
& Tempered
HR M.S. Normalized
1˝ – 9˝
& Tempered
E52100 VAR is an oil hardening,
high carbon, chrome steel used in E52100 6444 Cold Finished
various bearing applications for air- VAR Spheroidize
2300 3/8˝ – 2 3/8˝ 248 — 50%
craft or other critical parts. It has Rounds Annealed
excellent wear and abrasion resistant
qualities and can also be used in —
place of tool steels.

NOTE: Additional specifications are available on most The information in this quik guide is correct to the best of our knowledge. A. M. Castle & Co.
Premium Aircraft Quality, VAR steels. Please inquire assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. A. M. Castle & Co. publishes this quik guide for
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AVERAGE PROPERTIES TYPICAL HARDNESS

ELONGATION

REDUCTION

MACHINABILITY
BASED ON AISI
ROCKWELL
GROUP

1212 AS 100%
OF AREA
CONDITION

TENSILE
1000 PSI

1000 PSI

RELATIVE
AISI SIZE

YIELD

IN 2˝

BHN
DESCRIPTION OF

%
%
GRADE RANGE STEEL

4320 3/4˝ – 10˝ Hot Rolled 110/130 78/110 12/20 40/50 231/269 C21/C27 60%
Low Carbon Case Hardening alloys
are characterized as steels that Rounds Cold Finished
produce a hard case with a tough, 4820 3/4˝ – 10˝ Hot Rolled 105/125 70/105 17/25 50/60 200/225 B93/C25 49%
ductile core. This is achieved Rounds Cold Finished 55%
primarily through carburizing.
CASE HARDENING—LOW CARBON

3/16˝ – 30˝ Hot Rolled 80/105 55/90 15/25 50/65 165/220 B85/97 66%
8620 Forged
The Purecut series offers our
®
Rounds Rough Turned
customers the opportunity to
Cold Finished
improve machinability with the
addition of Bismuth. Bismuth steels Purecut® 20 3/8˝ – 4˝ Cold Finished 80/105 55/90 15/25 50/65 165/220 B85/97 83%
will machine equal to leaded steels 8620 Leaded 1/4˝ – 6˝ Hot Rolled 80/105 55/90 15/25 50/65 165/220 B85/97 83%
without any of the environmental Rounds
Cold Finished
problems.
8620 1/4˝ – 4˝ Cold Finished 80/105 55/90 15/25 50/65 165/220 B85/97 100%
Mod. Telcut® 20
The Telcut® series of alloys con-
Rounds
tains a double machining additive,
providing a machinability rating of 8822 2˝ – 10˝ Hot Rolled 95/105 65/75 20/27 55/65 200/210 B87/95 64%
100% of AISI 1212. Lower cycle Rounds
times, less tool wear, better
surface finish, and improved
productivity are achieved with no
sacrifice in mechanical properties
or heat treat response.

Hot Rolled
Direct Hardening alloys are As Rolled
characterized as steels that can be 4140 Hot Rolled
DIRECT AND PREHARDENED ALLOYS—MEDIUM—HIGH CARBON

Rounds 3/4˝ – 30˝ 90/125 60/105 15/30 45/60 185/250 B90/C25 66%
quenched and tempered to obtain Annealed
a wide range of hardness, ductility Annealed Forged
and strength levels. These results Rough Turned
are influenced by both the thermal
Cold Finished
treatment applied and the alloying
Annealed
elements present. Free machining
additives have little effect on 4140 Cold Finished
7/16˝ – 4˝ 110/125 95/105 15/25 45/55 230/250 C20/25 66%
mechanical properties. Hexagons Annealed
4140 Cold Finished
The Purecut® series offers our 1/4˝ – 4˝ 110/125 95/105 15/25 45/55 230/250 C20/25 66%
Squares Annealed
customers the opportunity to
improve machinability with the Hot Rolled
addition of Bismuth. Bismuth steels 4140 Annealed
Leaded 3/16˝ – 6˝ 90/125 60/105 19/30 50/60 185/250 B90/C25 83%
will machine equal to leaded steels Cold Finished
Rounds
without any of the environmental Annealed
problems.
4140 Cold Finished
The Telcut® series of alloys Leaded 1/4˝ – 3˝ Annealed 95/125 80/105 15/25 50/60 200/220 B93/97 83%
contains a double machining addi- Hexagons
tive, providing a machinability
rating of 100% of AISI 1212. 4140 Cold Finished
1/4˝ – 3˝ 90/125 60/105 19/30 50/60 185/250 B90/C25 100%
Mod. Telcut® 40 Annealed
Lower cycle times, less tool wear,
Rounds
better surface finish, and improved
productivity are achieved with no Cold Finished
Purecut® 40 3/8˝ – 4˝ 90/125 60/90 15/30 45/60 185/220 B90/97 83%
sacrifice in mechanical properties Rounds Annealed
or heat treat response.
Purecut® 40 Cold Finished
5/16˝ – 1-1/2˝ 90/105 80/90 15/25 50/60 200/220 B93/97 83%
Hexes Annealed

(1) 1/4˝–1˝ also carried as Key Stock. Calcium Aluminum treated available in all regular quality grades.
Properties and hardness may vary. Turned and Polished alloy bars, seam and decarb free, are available in all
Contact your sales representative for specific on-line heat information. commercial quality grades.