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42CrMo is a commonly used alloy structural steel with excellent mechanical properties and heat treatment plasticity. It is widely used in the manufacture of mechanical parts and engineering machinery. Heat treatment is one of the important processes for 42CrMo to obtain excellent performance. 42CrMo is a high-strength alloy structural steel with good comprehensive mechanical properties. It is suitable for manufacturing high-strength, high-wear resistance, high corrosion resistance, and high-hardness parts and equipment.
Due to its excellent mechanical properties and heat treatment plasticity, this material has a wide range of applications in multiple industrial fields, such as engineering machinery, automotive parts, petroleum machinery, and aerospace. The heat treatment process has a significant effect on the performance of 42CrMo. The heat treatment process of 42CrMo is a key factor in its performance. Different heat treatment processes will result in different hardness, strength, and toughness of the material.
The heat treatment process of 42CrMo refers to heating the steel to a certain temperature, and then undergoing a heat preservation and cooling process to cause the steel to undergo a phase change, thereby changing its organizational structure and performance.
Main heat treatment processes and effects of 42CrMo steel pipes:
Annealing: used to eliminate internal stress and improve processing performance.
Normalizing: Improve the strength and hardness of the material.
Quenching: Improve the strength, hardness, and wear resistance of the material.
Tempering: Reduce the brittleness of the material and improve toughness.
The delivery hardness of 42CrMo is generally 240-270HB. After normalizing, the hardness can be increased to 280-320HB. The hardness after quenching can reach 50-55HRC, while the hardness after tempering is about 50HRC. Different heat treatment processes correspond to different hardness, strength, and toughness.
42CrMo heat treatment process steps:
The heat treatment of 42CrMo alloy steel usually includes preheating, austenitizing, cooling, and tempering.
1. Preheating: Preheating is an important part of the heat treatment process. The main purpose is to make the workpiece reach a uniform temperature to avoid prestressing heat or temperature change during the austenitizing process. Generally controlled between 700℃~800℃, the time depends on the size of the workpiece and the amount of furnace loading. The temperature should be raised slowly during preheating to avoid cracks or deformation of the workpiece.
2. Austenitization: Austenitization is an important part of the heat treatment process. The main purpose is to dissolve all or part of the ferrite in the steel to obtain good austenitization mechanical properties during the cooling process. Generally controlled between 900℃~950℃, the holding time is determined according to the size of the workpiece and the austenitization furnace body. During the process, the temperature in the furnace should be kept uniform to avoid stress or deformation of the workpiece.
3. Cooling: Cooling is an important part of the heat treatment process. The main purpose is to obtain the required mechanical properties. The cooling method generally adopts oil cooling or water cooling. The cooling rate should be controlled within an appropriate range to avoid cracks or deformation of the workpiece. Different mechanical properties can be obtained.
4. Tempering: Tempering is the last step in the heat treatment process. Its main purpose is to eliminate the residual stress inside the workpiece and improve the toughness and stability of the workpiece. The tempering temperature is generally controlled between 500℃ and 650℃, and the holding time depends on the size of the workpiece and the amount of furnace loading. During the tempering process, the temperature should be slowly lowered to avoid cracks or deformation of the workpiece. After tempering, air cooling or furnace cooling is required.