50CrMoS4
Free-cutting variant of 50CrMo4 — S 0.020-0.040% for machinability. Higher C (0.46-0.54%) than 42CrMoS4 = higher hardness after Q&T (UTS 1100-1300 MPa). Used for high-strength shafts, torsion bars, and heavy-duty bolts produced on CNC automatics where maximum CrMo strength with machinability is needed.
Mechanical properties
Related materials
42CrMo4
1.7225High-strength quenched and tempered chromium-molybdenum steel. Widely used for shafts, gears, crankshafts, connecting rods, and high-strength bolts. Excellent hardenability and good fatigue resistance.
34CrNiMo6
1.6582High-strength quenched and tempered Cr-Ni-Mo steel. Excellent hardenability and toughness, suitable for large cross-sections. Used for heavy-duty shafts, gears, turbine parts, and aerospace components.
16MnCr5
1.7131Low-carbon case-hardening steel with manganese and chromium. Excellent for carburizing to produce a hard, wear-resistant surface with a tough core. Standard choice for gears, camshafts, piston pins, and transmission components.
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