I am researching a low cost design for a spur gear this is currently made from 17-4PH H1150. I see comments that this material should not be used in "very low" temperatures. Where can I find material properties / operating temperatures for 17/4PH? Thanks!
Could the part be fineblanked? If so you might be able to use a duplex stainless like LDX2101 or even 2205. You would have great corrosion resistance and no heat treatment.
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I did a similar sounding part (1/4 sector spur gear) for an automotive actuator. We machined the first few proof of concept pieces out of billet, but migrated to powdered metal for the prototypes and then production. We ended up with a custom tailored stainless alloy that was similar to 440B, which is really easy to do in PM. I only had a -40C low temp limit though.
These folks may be able to help you with alloying information in PM:
Well, they would be close. Another option might be XM-11 cold rolled to 1/4 hard.
What I was really counting on was the cold working of the teeth in blanking.
You may be able to get a duplex with a temper roll pass on it also. I haven't tried to yet.
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