1.4006 - AT A GLANCE
What kind of steel is the 1.4006?
Stainless steel 1.4006, here in its tempered condition, is machinable and can be used for applications needing high strength, medium heat- and corrosion resistance.
As a martensitic stainless steel it has less corrosion resistance than an austenitic stainless steel, and its useful operating temperature range is limited by loss of ductility at temperatures below zero and loss of strength due to over-tempering at higher temperatures as well as further reducing its corrosion resistance.
The corrosion resistance of this steel grade can be improved by polishing the surface and by hardening and tempering.
Properties
Stainless steel 1.4006 can be characterised by a balanced of hardness, corrosion resistance and high mechanical strength.
Specifically this means:
- Hardenable , can reach high hardness
- High strength
- Medium heat- and corrosion resistance
- Magnetisable
- Stainless
- Highly polishable
- Limited acid resistance
- Nitridable
- EDM machinable
- Working hardness at approx. 25 – 31 HRC
Applications
Hydraulic engineering, mechanical engineering, pump industry, oil industry, petrochemical industry, decorative uses, kitchen equipment, food industry, environmental technology, energy technology (hydroelectrical power).
As a martensitic stainless steel, not as corrosion resistant as an austenitic steel, this steel grade has a good corrosion resistance.
- Cutlery
- Surgical instruments
- Valve parts
- Pump shafts
- Ball bearings
- machine parts
- Mine ladder rungs
- Bolts
- Bushings
- Screws
- Nuts
