The particular application is as use as a pushrod in a solenoid. This component undergoes fairly minor compressive stresses due to the small magnetic solenoid forces. I am thinking that whilst under significant loads of 50% and beyond of yield stress there is evidence of stress corrosion...
I have an application that is currently using 17-7PH material in condition A. Referring to the Mil-HDBK (MMPDS-01) it clearly states that this material should not be used in condition A. Does anyone on here know the reason that 17-7PH should not be used in condition A? I cannot find any specifc...
