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37Cr4 CHQ wire

Technical data for 37Cr4 cold heading wire, compliant with ISO 4954-Appendix C. View the chemical composition, mechanical properties, and related technical requirements for this grade.

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37Cr4 · Cold heading wire
01StandardISO 4954
02Grade37Cr4
03Product formCold heading wire
04Delivery noteConfirmed by order specification

Material technical data

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1. Combinations of delivery conditions

Table C.1 Combinations of delivery heat treatment conditions, product forms, and applicable requirements

2. Chemical composition

Table C.3 Chemical composition of boron-alloyed steel grades for quenching and tempering (applicable to cast analysis)

Elements not quoted in this table should not be intentionally added to the steel without the agreement of the purchaser,except those intended for finishing the heat.All reasonable precautions shall be taken in order to prevent the addition of such elements from scrap or other materials used in the production process,which can affect the hardenability, mechanical properties and applicability To improve the performance of cold heading,it is possible to add Al:0,020 %to 0.050 %.
a b
Maximum values unless otherwise indicated. In the case of steels with hardenability requirements (see Table C.8),minor deviations from the specified limits are permitted (with the exception of sulfur and phosphorus)   c   Lower silicon contents may be agreed at the time of ordering,in which case due consideration should be given to the effects that could result for what concerns the specified properties such as,for example,hardenability. d Where a maximum chromium content of 0,30 %is specified,a minimum level may also be agreed at the time of enquiry and order e  In order to obtain a core hardening for the steel grade 30MoB1,the lower limit of Cr shall be 0,15 %and may be agreed at the time of enquiry and order.For certain applications, the higher limit for Cr may also be lowered by agreement at time of enquiry and order.

3. Mechanical properties

Table C.5 - Mechanical properties of boron-free alloy steel grades

Steel nameDiameterDelivery condition
+AC or +AC+PE+AC+C+AC+AC+C+AC+LC
above mmup to mmRm max. MPaZ min %Rm max. MPaZ min. %Rm max. MPaZ min. %
37Cr4255806262060
540590605706261060

4. Hardenability requirements

Table C.7 - Hardness limits for boron-free steel grades with specified (normal) hardenability (H grade)

Steel namesymbolAustenitizing temperature °℃±5℃Limits of rangeHardness HRC at a distance from quenched end of test piece(in mm) of
12345678910111315202530
37Cr4+H850max.595958575552504842393736353433
min.515048443936333126242220

Table C.9 - Scatter bands of hardness limits for boron-free steel grades with restricted hardenability (HH and HL grades) a

Steel nameSymbolAustenitizing temperature °℃±5℃Limits of rangeHardness HRC at a distance from quenched end of test piece(in mm) of
1,5357911131520253035404550
37Cr4+HH850max.595958575552504842393736353433
min.545351484441393731292725242322
+HLmax.565655535047444237343231302928
min.515048443936333126242220
min.565553514743413935312927262524
min.535250474137343229262321————
This table is not applicable to steels ordered with a restricted range of carbon content,see footnote c)in Table C.2.

Table C.10 Maximum diameter for achieving at least 90% martensite in core hardness testing (+CH grade)

Steel nameSymbolAustenitizing temperature in the core hardening testa C±5℃Min.core hardness ( 90 %martensite structure) HRCMaximum diameter to ensure 90 %of martensite in the coreb mm
37Cr4+CH8504815
a As a guideline,a hardening time at temperature of at least 30 min is recommended. The maximum diameters stated are those attainable with the lowest hardenability within each steel grade.Using +HH grades the maximum diameter can be increased.

Application and ordering note

Chemical composition, mechanical properties, tolerances and delivery condition must be confirmed against the applicable standard edition, customer drawing and order specification.

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