EN-9
EN9 is a medium carbon steel with good strength and wear resistance, commonly used in general engineering applications. It's known for its ability to be flame or induction hardened to achieve high surface hardness. EN9 finds applications in shafts, axles, knives, and crankshafts, among other components.
Specification of En-9
| Standards | Designation |
|---|---|
| ASTM | B 473 |
Chemical Composition of En-9
| GRADE | Chemical Composition % | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Si | Mn | S | P | |
| En-9 | 0.50–0.60 | 0.015–0.035 | 0.50–0.80 | 0.4 Max | 0.035 Max |
Applications of En-9
En-9 steel is suitable for engineering applications which require higher strength and wear resistance. Typical applications include:
- Shafts
- Bushes
- Sprockets
- Cams
- Small Gears
- Axes
- Crankshafts
- Springs
- Sickles
- Machine Tools
- Knives
- Screws
- Cylinders
- Wood Working Drills
- Keys and Hammers
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