17CrMoV10 Introduction
17CrMoV10 is a martensitic chromium-molybdenum-vanadium steel with good hardenability and toughness. It also has a wide range of uses in various mechanical components and related industrial sectors.
Chemical Composition of 17CrMoV10
17CrMoV10 is an alloy steel which contains about 0.17-0.23% of carbon, 0.10-0.60% of chromium, 0.2-0.35% of molybdenum, 0.2-0.60% of vanadium and the balance is iron. It also contains trace amounts of other elements such as phosphorous and sulfur.
Properties of 17CrMoV10
17CrMoV10 has a range of properties which make it suitable for a variety of applications. These properties include high strength and hardness, good wear and corrosion resistance, ductility and good impact strength.
Uses of 17CrMoV10
17CrMoV10 has a range of uses in several industrial sectors. It is mainly used to manufacture parts and components such as gears, shafts, bolts and nuts, valves, shafts and rods. It is also used to manufacture tools and dies including stamping tools, cutting tools and milling tools.
In addition, 17CrMoV10 is often used for manufacturing of parts for industrial machinery including pumps, compressors, transmission parts and other power transmission/transmission components. It is also used for manufacturing of heat treated components such as gears, axles, crankshafts, pistons and valves.
Welding of 17CrMoV10
17CrMoV10 can be welded by all conventional welding processes. Before welding, the steel must be preheated to a temperature between 200-400°F. After welding the steel the temperature should be cooled slowly.
Heat Treatment of 17CrMoV10
17CrMoV10 is usually heat treated to increase its strength and hardness. The heat treatment process involves heating the steel to a specific temperature, holding the steel at that temperature, and then cooling it to room temperature. Heat treatment of 17CrMoV10 usually consists of quenching or annealing.
Quenching involves heating the steel to a temperature higher than its critical temperature, cooling it rapidly in a quenching medium, and then holding the steel at a lower temperature for a period of time. This process increases the strength and hardness of the steel.
Annealing, on the other hand, involves heating the steel to a temperature of about 1100°F and then cooling it slowly to room temperature. This process increases the ductility and toughness of the steel.
Conclusion
17CrMoV10 is a martensitic chromium-molybdenum-vanadium steel which is suitable for a variety of applications ranging from parts for industrial machinery to tools and dies for stamping and cutting. 17CrMoV10 can be welded using conventional welding processes and it is usually heat treated to increase its strength and hardness.
