41CrMoS4
1.7227Free-cutting variant of 41CrMo4 (1.7225) — S 0.020-0.040% for improved chip formation on CNC automatics. Same Q&T mechanical properties (UTS 1000-1200 MPa). THE most popular free-cutting CrMo QT steel. Used for high-volume CNC production of crankshafts, connecting rods, gears, and shafts in the automotive industry.
International equivalents
| Flag | Standard | Country | Grade | Number | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇺 | EN | Europe | 41CrMoS4 / 1.7227 | 1.7227 | 100% |
Sources: EN 10083-3
Chemical composition comparison (wt%)
Side-by-side: 41CrMoS4 (EN 10083-3) vs 41CrMoS4 / 1.7227 (EN) (EN 10083-3)
| Element | 41CrMoS4 (EN 10083-3) | 41CrMoS4 / 1.7227 (EN) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | — | 0.38–0.45% | — |
| Si | — | 0–0.4% | — |
Mechanical properties
Compatibility verdict
41CrMoS4 and 41CrMoS4 / 1.7227: 100% composition match
Related materials
42CrMo4
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