C60R / 1.1223 Special Steel

FAQ: Material Equivalents and Properties

1. Material Equivalents

What is C60E material equivalent to?
C60E is equivalent to materials in other standards such as SAE 1060 in the American system and EN C60 in European standards. It is a high-carbon steel known for its hardness and wear resistance, making it suitable for applications like tools and machinery parts.

What is the material 1.6580 equivalent to?
1.6580, also known as 30CrNiMo8 in the EN standard, is equivalent to AISI 4340. This steel is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy known for its high strength, toughness, and wear resistance, commonly used in aerospace and automotive components.

What is the material 605M36 equivalent to?
605M36, a British standard steel grade, is equivalent to EN16. It is an alloy steel containing chromium and molybdenum, known for good toughness and wear resistance, and is often used in high-stress applications like shafts and spindles.

What is the material 1.1203 equivalent to?
1.1203, also known as C55E, corresponds to other high-carbon steels like SAE 1055. It is often used for manufacturing springs, tools, and knives due to its strength and durability.

What is a 4340 grade equivalent to?
AISI 4340 is equivalent to materials like EN24 in the British standard and SNCM439 in Japanese standards. It is widely used in aerospace and automotive industries for components like gears, shafts, and axles.

What is 1.2767 material equivalent to?
1.2767, or 45NiCrMo16, is equivalent to AISI L6 or BS T315. It is a high-strength tool steel known for excellent toughness, making it suitable for tools, molds, and dies.

What is 1.0038 material equivalent to?
1.0038, also known as S235JR, is equivalent to ASTM A36 in the American standard. It is a low-carbon structural steel commonly used in construction and engineering applications for its good weldability and mechanical properties.

2. Properties and Characteristics

What is C60 steel used for?
C60 steel is used in manufacturing parts requiring high strength and wear resistance, such as gears, shafts, and springs. It is also common in tool manufacturing due to its machinability and heat-treating capabilities.

Is C60 hard or soft?
C60 steel exhibits medium to high hardness in its untreated state. However, it becomes significantly harder after heat treatment, making it a versatile material for components requiring durability and wear resistance.

What is the hardness of C60 steel?
The hardness of C60 steel varies depending on its heat treatment. Typically, after quenching and tempering, it can achieve a hardness of around 200–250 HB (Brinell Hardness) or higher, depending on the exact treatment process.

How thick of steel can a plasma table cut?
The thickness a plasma table can cut depends on the power of the plasma cutter. For industrial-grade plasma cutters, materials up to 50 mm (about 2 inches) thick can be cut cleanly, while some high-performance systems can handle even thicker plates with reduced precision.

3. Heat Treatment Processes

What is the tempering temperature of C60?
The recommended tempering temperature for C60 steel ranges between 150°C and 300°C (300°F to 570°F). The exact temperature depends on the desired hardness and toughness balance for the application.

What is the difference between tempering and annealing temperature?

• Tempering Temperature: Tempering is performed at relatively low temperatures, typically between 150°C and 650°C (300°F to 1200°F), to reduce brittleness and enhance toughness without significantly reducing hardness.
• Annealing Temperature: Annealing is carried out at higher temperatures, often above 800°C (1470°F), to relieve internal stresses, soften the material, and improve its ductility for machining or forming processes.

Each process serves a different purpose: tempering adjusts material hardness, while annealing prepares the material for easier shaping and improved ductility.