Stainless steel wires for cold heading and cold forging
| Elements | Min.（≥） | Max.（≤） | Similar | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | - | 0.12 | ||
| Si | - | 1.00 | ||
| Mn | - | 1.00 | ||
| P | - | 0.040 | ||
| S | - | 0.030 | ||
| Cr | 16.00 | 18.00 | ||
| Ni | - | 0.60 | ||
| Mo | 0.75 | 1.25 | ||
| N | - | - |
Stainless steel wires for cold heading and cold forging
| Proof strength Rp0.2 (MPa) |
Tensile strength Rm (MPa) |
Impact energy KV (J) |
Elongation at fracture A (%) |
Reduction in cross section on fracture Z (%) |
As-Heat-Treated Condition | Brinell hardness (HBW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 875 (≥) | 531 (≥) | 33 | 11 | 11 | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc | 221 |
| Property | Density kg/dm3 |
Temperature T °C/F |
Specific heat J / kgK |
Thermal conductivity W/mK |
Electric resistance µΩ·cm |
Modulus of elasticity kN/mm2 |
Expansion rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 777 (≥) | 323 (≥) | 44 | 13 | 31 | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc | 122 | |
| Temp. °C/°F |
Creep strain limit (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2 |
Creep rupture strength (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2 |
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| 434 | 656 | 574 |
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