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17-4 PH stainless steel material introduction

17-4PH Executive standard: American ASTMS17400, ASTM A564 630, UNS630 17-4PH is a martensitic precipitation hardening stainless steel. In addition to directly obtaining martensitic structure after solid solution treatment, this steel is further strengthened by subsequent aging treatment-obtaining precipitation hardening phase (copper-containing phase). 17-4PH is a precipitated, hardened, martensitic stainless steel composed of copper, niobium/columbium. This…

Is Aluminum A Common Prototyping Material?

Is Aluminum A Common Prototyping Material? If you’re a product designer, you’re probably wondering, “Is aluminum a common prototyping material?” If so, you’re not alone! Aluminum is often used for prototype manufacturing due to its outstanding qualities, including corrosion resistance and strength. This makes it a highly suitable choice for various projects, from pre-production prototypes…

Steel Material

45 steel 45 steel is the name in GB, also called “oil steel”, this steel has higher strength and better machinability. Material advantages: It has high strength and good machinability. After proper heat treatment, a certain degree of toughness, plasticity and wear resistance can be obtained. The material source is convenient. It is suitable for…

Five difficulties of stainless steel processing products

1. When stainless steel is processed, the workpiece and the tool generate high heat, and the tool is easy to wear. Therefore, there are certain requirements for the knife, which must be wear-resistant and high-temperature resistant. At the same time, make the cutting edge sharp and choose a reasonable angle. 2. The speed is slow,…

Properties and application of PA material after adding fiber

In recent years, PP fiber reinforced materials have developed rapidly in the modified plastics industry, and most of the glass fiber reinforced materials used in the automotive field are PP substrates. With the improvement of plastic modification technology and the needs of the development of the automotive industry, the development trend of long glass fiber…

Characteristics of injection molding material PC plastic

(Polycarbonate) Specific gravity: 1.18-1.20 g/cm3 Molding shrinkage: 0.5-0.8% Molding temperature: 230-320℃ Drying conditions: 110-120℃ 8 hours Material performance High impact strength, good dimensional stability, colorless and transparent, good colorability, electrical insulation, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, but poor self-lubricity, stress cracking tendency, easy to hydrolyze at high temperature, poor compatibility with other resins . Suitable for…

Characteristics of injection molding material PA (Nylon) plastic

(Polyamide) Specific gravity A6-1.14g/cm3 PA66-1.15g/cm3 PA1010-1.05g/cm3 Molding shrinkage rate A6-0.8-2.5% PA66-1.5-2.2% Molding temperature: 220-300℃ Drying conditions: 100-110℃ for 12 hours Material performance Tough, abrasion-resistant, oil-resistant, water-resistant, anti-enzyme bacteria, but high water absorption. Nylon 6 has good elasticity, high impact strength, and greater water absorption. Nylon 66 has better performance than nylon 6, high strength and…

Characteristics of injection molding material PE plastic

(Polyethylene) Specific gravity: 0.94-0.96 g/cm3 Mold shrinkage: 1.5-3.6% Molding temperature: 140-220℃ Material performance Corrosion resistance, excellent electrical insulation (especially high-frequency insulation), can be chlorinated, modified by irradiation, and can be reinforced with glass fiber. Low pressure polyethylene has a melting point, rigidity, hardness and strength, low water absorption, and good The electrical properties and radiation…

Characteristics of injection molding material PP plastic

(Polypropylene) Specific gravity: 0.9-0.91 g/cm3 Mold shrinkage: 1.0-2.5% Molding temperature: 160-220℃ Material performance Low density, strength and rigidity, hardness and heat resistance are better than low-pressure polyethylene, and can be used at about 100 degrees. It has good electrical properties and high-frequency insulation. It is not affected by humidity, but it becomes brittle at low…