Oct 27, 2009 #1 DeanBMI Mechanical Oct 27, 2009 6 0 0 CA Anybody know where I could source some SAE 5160 flatbar. Preferably 1/2"x1" or 3/4"x1". Where would I find a good reference for heat treating it? Thanks
Anybody know where I could source some SAE 5160 flatbar. Preferably 1/2"x1" or 3/4"x1". Where would I find a good reference for heat treating it? Thanks
Oct 27, 2009 1 #2 swall Materials Sep 30, 2003 2,762 0 0 US Heat Treater's Guide published by ASM International is a good reference for the heat treating of 5160. Upvote 0 Downvote
Heat Treater's Guide published by ASM International is a good reference for the heat treating of 5160.
Oct 27, 2009 #3 TVP Materials Apr 12, 2002 4,592 0 0 US Dean, What quantity do you need? 1 foot? Enough to make 10000 parts that are 2 inches long? McMaster Carr probably stocks this for small quantities. Admiral Steel or Thompson Steel are possibilities for larger quantities. Upvote 0 Downvote
Dean, What quantity do you need? 1 foot? Enough to make 10000 parts that are 2 inches long? McMaster Carr probably stocks this for small quantities. Admiral Steel or Thompson Steel are possibilities for larger quantities.
Oct 30, 2009 #4 ornerynorsk Industrial Feb 5, 2002 3,198 0 0 US McMaster Carr carries it if you're looking for just a small amount. Upvote 0 Downvote
Nov 2, 2009 Thread starter #5 DeanBMI Mechanical Oct 27, 2009 6 0 0 CA Yes, Mcmaster has it. What's this stuff like to work with? Can it be cut on a bandsaw? Upvote 0 Downvote
Nov 2, 2009 #6 mfgenggear Aerospace Jan 23, 2008 2,703 0 36 US according to the data sheet, core hardness is received at 26 HRc, this stuff is used for spring steel. it should be easy enough to cut, machinability is 50% of 1212 steel. take it slow. see link for some heat treat info http://www.matweb.com/search/datasheettext.aspx?matguid=c4755cdd163f4e3fba8c57a8bea12a32 Upvote 0 Downvote
according to the data sheet, core hardness is received at 26 HRc, this stuff is used for spring steel. it should be easy enough to cut, machinability is 50% of 1212 steel. take it slow. see link for some heat treat info http://www.matweb.com/search/datasheettext.aspx?matguid=c4755cdd163f4e3fba8c57a8bea12a32
Nov 2, 2009 #7 swall Materials Sep 30, 2003 2,762 0 0 US I have cut it many times on a bandsaw. Upvote 0 Downvote