How to Choose the Best Gradeof Steel forForging

There are many choices of steel

for today's engineers to choose

from

Many grades of steel can be used

for the same project

The things to consider are the designed product life, safety

factors, environment, and cost

Mechanical requirements like strength, hardness, toughness, and

hardenability should also be considered

The next thing to consider is the service environment

requirements like corrosion resistance, temperature resistance,

and hardenability

When selecting grades, the manufacturing processes of the steel

need to be considered

Whether the component is designed as a fabrication, casting, or

forging?

Does the component need to be welded?

Type of heat-treatment configuration and testing

These factors will affect the type

of elements added to enhance

the quality of the steel

Make sure the grade of steel you

choose can withstand the

requirements

When it comes to steel, the first alloy element to consider is

carbon

Carbon offers hardness, toughness, and wear-resistance

So select a steel grade with just the required carbon to meet the

desired property levels

Your specifications for hardenability

and toughness will direct the next

set of element decisions

Opt methods like adding the

appropriate alloy materials like

manganese, nickel, chromium, and

molybdenum to gain toughness

Knowing the steel grade would

help you in selecting the right

steel to meet your requirements

But the ideal way to ensure you

find the right steel is to work with

a forging expert who understands

steel properties