GENERAL SCOPE

4140 is a low alloy steel that is commonly used in downhole tools and usually supplied in the hardened and tempered condition at 22 HRC max. As a versatile chromium-molybdendum alloy, it is widely used in automotive, aerospace and oil and gas industries. 

TM Steels can provide all materials produced to bespoke customer requirements. We project manage your raw material or semi finished material requirements, including Sawing,  Heat Treatment, Testing, Rough Machining, Hardness Testing, Ultrasonic Examination and certification, including BS EN 10204 3.1 & BS EN 10204 3.1 Witness documentation packages. We use an approved list of European Mills, and can offer material with PED / REACH & ROHS approval & UKAS accredited Testing. Contact our sales team today if you would like to enquire about our AISI4140 Stock Lines.

Uses INCLUDE : Gears, Craftshanks, Axles, Bolts, Fasteners, Drilling Tools, Valve Components, Wellhead Equipment, Gun Barrels, Pressure Vessels, Valves.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

 

C

Si

Mn

P

S

Cr

Mo

Ni

Al

Cu

Sn

Min

0.38

0.15

0.75

 

 

0.8

0.15

 

 

Max

0.43

0.35

1.0

0.025

0.025

1.1

0.25

0.25

0.035

0.25

0.1

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Tensile

Result

RP 0.2%

80,000 PSI MIN

RM

100,000 PSI MIN

Elongation

18%

Reduction of area

35%

HBW10/3000

217-235

KCV @ -46 DEG C

27J min Ave, 20J min single

 

SURFACE CONDITION                                             

Black Rolled /Peeled / Smooth Turned Bar.

REDUCTION RATIO                                                     

4:1 Min

STRUCTURE                                                                  

Grain size will be ASTM 5 or finer.

ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION                               

Ultrasonic examination available per ASTM A388/API6A Latest Edition or to bespoke customer specification.

STOCK RANGE 

        

Rolled Bar                                                                       

Quenched and Tempered                                                               

25mm – 280mm 

Forged Bar                                                                     

Annealed condition suitable to quench and temper.       

250mm – 635mm 

Product Alias

AMS 6349 ASTM A193 (B7, B7M) ASTM A506 (4140) ASTM A752 (4140)
AMS 6381 ASTM A194 (7, 7M) ASTM A513 ASTM A829
AMS 6382 ASTM A29 (4140) ASTM A513 (4140) SAE J1397 (4140)
AMS 6390 ASTM A320 (L7, L7M, L7D) ASTM A519 (4140) SAE J404 (4140)
AMS 6395 ASTM A322 (4140) ASTM A646 (4140) SAE J412 (4140)
AMS 6529 ASTM A331 (4140) ASTM A711  1.7225