Color Code: BROWN
Ameralloy-5 is formulated primarily for use in pneumatic and shock tools, and well suited to shock resistant parts in which a combination of great ductility and hardness is required. Carbon tool steels under Rockwell C 60 cannot compare in shock resistance to the alloyed grades. Ameralloy-5 is normally oil-quenched, particularly when machining intricate parts using Ameralloy-5.
Quenching in water produces satisfactory results, but additional care should be taken if the part has drastic sectional changes or sharp corners.
Typical Analysis
- Carbon .60
- Manganese .85
- Vanadium .25
- Silicon 2.00
- Molybdenum .50
Applications
- Asphalt cutters
- Beading tools
- Caulking tools
- Moil points
- Pavement breakers
- Pneumatic chipping chisels
- Punches
- Rivet busters
- Rivet sets
- Shear blades
Features And Advantages
Maximum shock resistance for hardness in the range of Rockwell C 58–60
Good wear resistance
Oil and water hardening
General Instructions
Forging Heat Ameralloy-5 to 1850°–1950°F and do not forge below 1650°F. Ameralloy-5 is subject to decarburization, and therefore should not be held at the forging temperature longer than necessary. After forging, the steel should be cooled slowly in a heat-insulating material such as dry ashes, dry lime, or vermiculite.
Heat Treatment
Forging 1850°–1950°F, stop at 1650°F
Annealing 1450°F, furnace-cool. Brinell 229 max.
Hardening 1600°F, oil-quench or water-quench
Tempering 400°– 650°F, average hardness after heat treatment Rockwell C 57–61
Annealing Pack-annealing in sealed containers using inert material is preferable because of the decarburization tendency of this steel. Otherwise, controlled-atmosphere furnaces may be used. Heat slowly to 1450°F, and hold for 1 hour per inch of greatest thickness. To obtain optimal machining properties, Ameralloy-5 should be cooled slowly to 1000°F. Careful annealing should result in a hardness of Brinell 229 max.
Hardening Ameralloy-5 is primarily an oil hardening grade, However, satisfactory results can be achieved with water-quenching when the design is not too intricate. Hardening temperature for both oil- and water-quenching is 1600°F. Holding time at hardening heat should be just sufficient for uniformity of temperature. Holding time should not exceed 1/2 hour per inch of greatest thickness because of the danger of excessive decarburization. Temper immediately after quenching.
| OIL-QUENCH | WATER-QUENCH | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenching Temperature (°F) | Fracture Grain Size | Rockwell C | Fracture Grain Size | Rockwell C |
| 1450- | 8 | 49 | 8 | 51 |
| 1500- | 9½ | 55 | 9 | 59 |
| 1550- | 9½ | 61 | 9½ | 64 |
| 1600- | 9½ | 64 | 9½ | 65 |
| 1650- | 9 | 63 | 9½ | 65 |
Tempering Temperature should range between 400°–650°F, depending on the service desired. Normal tempering procedure for Ameralloy-5 is to hold at temperature for at least 2 hours per inch of greatest thickness.
Resulting Rockwell hardness for tempering oil- and water-quenched 3/4” dia. specimens at various temperatures
| Tempering Temperature (°F | 1600°F Oil-Quench Rockwell C | 1600°F Water-Quench Rockwell C |
|---|---|---|
| 300° | 63 | 63 |
| 400° | 61 | 61 |
| 500° | 60.5 | 60 |
| 600° | 59 | 59 |
| 700° | 57.5 | 57.5 |
| 800° | 53 | 53.5 |
| 900° | 51 | 51 |
| 1000° | 49 | 48 |
| 1100° | 47 | 45 |
| 1200° | 40.5 | 40 |
| 1300° | 33.5 | 33 |
Available Shapes And Sizes
- Rounds
- Squares
- Flats
- Octagons
- Hexagons
- Billets
Standard lengths 10′-12′ R/L lengths. Other sizes available upon request. Prompt forging service also available.
Rounds Decarb Free Or Hot Rolled Annealed
| 1/4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 5/16 | 1-1/8 | 2-1/8 | 3-1/4 | 4-1/4 |
| 3/8 | 1-1/4 | 2-1/4 | 3-1/2 | 4-1/2 |
| 7/16 | 1-3/8 | 2-1/2 | 3-3/4 | 4-3/4 |
| 1/2 | 1-1/2 | 2-3/4 | 5 | |
| 5/8 | 1-5/8 | 5-1/8 | ||
| 3/4 | 1-3/4 | 6 | ||
| 7/8 | 1-7/8 |
Squares / Octagons
| Squares | Octagons | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 1 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-3/4 |
2 2-1/2 3 4 |
1/4 3/8 7/16 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 |
1 1-1/8 1-1/4 |
Hexagons / Billets
| Hexagons | Billets | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 |
1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/2 |
1/4 3/8 7/16 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 |
Round Cornered Square 4 6 8 10 |
Flats
| 3/8 x 1 x 1-1/2 x 2 x 5 1/2 x 5/8 x 1 x 1-1/2 x 2 x 2-1/2 x 3 x 6 3/4 x 1 x 1-1/2 x 2 |
x 2-1/2 x 3 x 4 x 5 1 x 1-1/2 x 2 x 2-1/2 x 3 x 3-1/2 x 4 x 4-1/2 x 5 x 6 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 x 2 |
x 2-1/2 x 3 x 4 x 5 x 6 1-1/2 x 2 x 2-1/2 x 3 x 3-1/2 x 4 x 4-1/2 x 5 x 5-1/2 x 6 1-3/4 x 4 |
x 4-1/2 x 5 x 6 2 x 2-1/2 x 3 x 4 x 4-1/2 x 5 x 6 x 8 2-1/2 x 3 x 4 x 4-1/2 x 5 x 6 |
3 x 4 x 4-1/2 x 5 x 6 x 7 x 8 3-1/2 x 4 x 5 x 6 4 x 4-1/2 x 5 x 6 x 7 x 8 |
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