-IS 5517 : 1993

( Reaffirmed 1998 )

Indian Standard
STEELSFORHARDENINGAND
TEMPERING- SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision )
First Reprint FEBRUARY 1997

IJDC [Link]

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK HHAVAN, 9 BAHAt)Ul< SHAH ZAFAK MARG
NEW DELHI 1lCK.M)2

November 1993 Price Croup 6

Alloy Steels nnd Specinl Steels Sectional Committee. MTD 16

FOREWORD

This Indian SUndUd ( Second Revision ) was ndopted by the Rureilu of Indinn StimdiUds, ‘nfter the d&t
finalized by the Alloy Steels and Special Steels Sectional Committee had been approved by the Metallurgical
Engineering Division Council.

This stilnd:Ud wns first published in 1969 and revised in 1978. On the basis of experience gained in the
production ‘anduse of steels, it has been decided to revise the standard again. The following major modifications
have been incorporated in this revision:
A few new grndes such as, 42CrV-6, SOCr4V2,58Cr4Vl, 49MnVS3, 37Mn5SiS,55Si603 and 45CrSi9
hilve been introduced.
CUbon and Molybdenum content in 4OCr4Mo3 grade have been limited to make it cost effective imd better
responsive to induction hardening.

The revision hiIs been carried to make the specification more quality-oriented for which il few tests such
iB, step ~OWII tCSt, blue fraclure lest, milgt~etic paaicle test, etc, have been introduced.
Many new clituses have been introduced and existing &uses suitably modified to m&e the stimditrd
complete in itself.
For the purpose of deciding whether n p;micul;u requirement of this standnrd is complied with, the tinti
due, observed or cnlculilted, expressing the result of it test or nnalysis, shall be rounded off in
accordance with IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised ) ‘. The number of
signiticnnt plnces retnined in the rounded off value should be the same us that of the specified vnlue in
this Stillld~Ud.
 Is ssl7~: 1993

Indian Standard
STEELSFORHARDENINGAND
TEMPERING -SPECIFICATION
(Second Revision)

1 SCOPE IS No. Title

1.1 This ~tllndard covers the technical and delivery 3848: 1981 End quench test for
requirements for wrought alloyed imd unalloyed steels harden ability of steel ( first
in the form of bars, rods, flats, plates, forgings, etc, to revision )
be used in the hardened and tempered condition.
4163 : 1982 Method for determination of
1.2 The steels covered by this standard are in general inclusion content in steel by
intended for forgings and machining of parts for macroscopic method ( first
engineering or automobile purposes. revision )

4748 : 1968 Method for estimating average

2 REFERENCES
grain size of metals ( jint
The following Indian Standards are necessary revision)
adjuncts to this standard:
8910 : 1978 General technical delivery
IS No. Tide requirements for steel and steel
products
228 Methods of chelnicid imidysis
of steels ( second revision ) 10138 Macroscopic method for
determination of non-meUic
1500 : 1983 Brine11 hardness test for inclusion content in wrought
metallic materials ~( seconff steel :
revision )
( Piut 1 ) : 1982 1~11~fracture test method
1598 : 1977 Izod impact test for metals
( jksr revision ) (Piut2) : 1983 Step machined test method

1608 : 1972 Tensile testing of steel ( Part 3 ) : 1983 Magnetic particle inspection
products ( jirst revision ) method

2049 : 1978 Colour code for the 3 SUPPLY OF MATEKLQL

identilication of wrought steels 3.1 General requirements relating to the supply of
forgeneml engineering purposes material shall conform to IS 8910 : 1978.
3469 1 (PiUTS1 Tolerances for closed die steel 3.2 Steels covered by this stimdiud Shdl be ordered
to 3) 1974 forging ( jirst revision ) and delivered in any one of the basis given in Table 1.

3664: 1981 Code of practice for ultrasonic 3.3 The particulars to be specified by the purchaser
pulse echo testing by contact while ordering for steels covered by this specification
ilnd immersion methods (firsr should be as given below:
[Link]) 4 Grade,
3711 : 1966 Selection ild prepiKItiOn of b) Iklivery condition,
samples iuld test pieces for cl Size,
mechiu~ici~l lUt for wrought
4 Finish,
steel
. e) Test requirement,
3739 : 1987 I~imensional:toleri~~~cesfor ciu-
0 SpeciJ requirements, such ;Ls bundling iuld
bon and alloy constructioniti
pilcking, and
steel products ([Link] revision )
Y) Test report, if required.

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Table 1 Delivery Condition for Ordering of Steels
(Clause 3.2)

Requirements A B C I) .E F GHI J K L M N 0 I’ Q R S T U V

1. Chemical

- compositioo x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x X x x x

2. Hardenability

(jomioy) x x x x x x X

3. Hardness:
Maximum value
ias annealed X X X X X X

Maximum value
as treated for
improved
machinability X X X X X X

Maximum value
as rolled/forged X X X X X X

4. Mechanical
properties x x x x

5. Special cleanliness
test:
Step down test/
Blue fracture test xxxxxx X x x

6. Crack testing
(Magnetic prticle) x x x

NOTES
1 Other modes of deliveries if justified by the quality requirements of the parts either for manufacturing or for end NW. can be
specially agreed~to at the time of enquiry and order.
2 For modes of deliveries with hardenabilityhnccha~~ical propellies guaranlae minor variation from chemical composititrn frclnl
Table 2 is permissible.
3 For closer bands of hardenability and acceptance level of cleanliness by step down test, agreement should be made af Ihr
time of enquiry and order.
4 Cleaoliness rahg by step down [Link]/Ehe fracture test is not applicable to free cutting steel.

4 MANUFACTURE 4.3 Sufficient reduction and disciud Shidl be milde

4.1 IJnless otherwise agreed to in the order, the to ensure freedom from piping, harmful segregn-
processess used in making the steel a11d Ille product tion, etc, i1Sassessed by macroetching imd/or ultra-
shall be left to the discretion of the manufacturer, but sonic testing. The acceptance StiuIdiUdShidl be mu-
the steel shall be fully killed. When so desired, thu tuidly agreed upon ilt the time of enquiry and or-
purchaser shall be infonned of the steel makiug der.
process.
However, for continuously cast steels ilnd for steels in
specially treated condition, like Electra-flux refined, 5.1 The material Shitil be free from suc11 surfiice
Vacuum degassed, Secondiq refined, etc, the steel and internal defects which muy impair the end use.
muking process should be agreed to iIt the time of
enquiry and order. The method of evaluating surface and internal
Forcontinuously cast bar/billets, aniinimum reduction defects and their allow:~hle limits shall be mutually
ratio of 6 : 1 between the cast product and the fiIIA agreed to at the time of enquiry and order.
product is recommended. However other reduction
ratios may be mutually agreed upon between the 5.2 Rem(~>vi~lof surflice defects, by irpproprinte
manufacturerand the purchaser at the time ofenquiry meiuls, shi~ll be permitted provided thiit the
and order. remaining dimensions, after defect removid is IIOI
less than specified at nny point of llle biU or billet,
4.2 The steels-may be made-by agreement with the etc, imd that the operiltiou is 11Ol likely to iIffCCI
addition of micro alloying elements like Titanium, the processing of the nMeria1. Renl<lvid of surface
Niobium Vanadium, Boron, etc;‘&iiher individually defects beyond this level may be permitted only
or in combination. 011 ilppfOVil1 of the pllFChilStX.

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for the pur~w,sc:of tinishing the heat, imd Shill1not
exceed the following limits, if [Link]:
6.1 The ladle analysis of steels shall he as given in
Table 2. The analysis of steels shall be carried out Constituent Percent, Mar
either by the method specified in IS 228 and its Chromium 0.25
relevnnt parts or any other established instrumental/ Nickel 0.25
chemical method. 0.35
Copper
In case of any dispute the procedure given in IS 228 Vanadium 0.05
and its relevant parts shall be referee method. How- Molybdenum 0.05
ever, where method is not given in IS 228 and its Roron WOO 3
relevant parts, the referee method sh& be ns agreed Tin 0.05
to between the purchnser and the manufacturer.
NCSI-ES
6.2 Check Analysis 1 Allreasonableprecautionsshall betaken~opreventtheadditioe.
fromscraporother materials used in manufacture,orsuch elements
The check analysis shall be carriedout on the finished which affect the hardenability. mechanical properties and
product. The permissible variation of the check nnul- applicablility.
ysis for the limit specified in Table 2 shall be as given 2 Trace elements when added together should not exceed 0.X
in Table 3. percent, however, restricted limits could be mutually agreed upon
between the manufacturer atul the purchaser at the lime of enquiry
6.3 Elements not specified in Tuble 2 shnll not be and order.
added to the steels except where agreed to, other than 3 9%Copper + 10 x ( % Tin ) shall not exceed 0.60 percent.

Table 2 Chemical Composition of Steels for Hardening and Tempering

(Clauses [Link].6.3, 11.2 md 15.1)

steel lksign8uon Constituent. Percent

(1)
Si
(4)
Ni
(5)
Cc
(6)
MO

0)
V
O-0 iz S
(l(J)
P
(11)

3oc8 0.25 to 0.60 to 0.1010 - - - - - Mar

.035
Mm
.03s

3x8
0.35
0.30 to
[Link]
0.60 to
0.35
[Link] - - - - - .035 .035

4OC8
0.40
0.35 to
0.90
0.60 to
0.35
0.l010 - - - - - .035 .035

4scfl
0.45
0.40 to
[Link]
0.60 to
0.35
[Link] - - - - - .035 ‘X135

sOC8
0.50
0.45 to
0.90
0.60 to
0.35
[Link] - - - - - .03s .03S

5x1)
0.55
0.50 to
0.90
0.60 to
0.35
[Link] - - - - - .03s sr3.5

4OClOSl8
0.60
0.35 to
0.90
0.80 to
0.35
0.25 Mllx - - - - - 0. I4 to [Link]

4OClSSl2
0.45
0.35 10’
I .20
I .30 lo 0.25 Mn\ - - - - - 0.22
0.08 10

2OC15
0.45
0.16 to
I .70
I .30 10 0. IO to - - - - - 0.15
.03S .03s

27C15
0.24
0.22 to
I .70
I .30 10
0.3s
[Link] - - - - - .03s .O?S

37c15
0.32
0.32 to
I .7O
1.30to
0.35
0.I010 - - - - - .O?S .(I35

3SMn6Mo3
0.42
0.30 to
1.70
1.30to
0.35
0.1010 - - 0.20 to - - .OJS .lUS

35Mn6Mo4
0.40
030 to
I .a0
1.30 to
0.35
[Link] - -
0.3s
0.3s to - - .03s Sl3S

37MnSSiS
0.40
0.33
0.4~1
10
I x0
[Link]
I .JO
0.35
O.IO1o
I .40
- -
0.55
- - - .O?S .WS

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Table 2 (Concluded)

MIl Si Ni MO
(0 (3) (4) (5) 0

42Cr6Vl 0.37 to 0.50 to 0.15 to - 1.4oto -

0.47 0.80 0.35 1.70
45CrSi9 0.40 to 0.30 to 2.75 to - 8.5Oto -
0.50 0.60 3.25 9.50
46VlS3 0.42 to 0.60 to 0.60 Max - - -
0.50 1.00 0.065
58Cr4Vl 0.53 to 0.80 to 0.15to - 0.90 to - .035 .035
0.63 1.10 0.5 1.20
5OCr4V2 0.45 to 0.70 to 0.15to - 0.9oto - .035 .035
0.55 1.10 0.40 1.20
55Cr3 0.50 to 0.60 to 0.1010 - 0.60 to - .O35 .035
0.60 0.80 0.35 0.80
55Si6Cr3 0.50 to 0.50 to 1.2oto - 0.5oto - .035 .035
O.61. 0.80 1.60 0.80
4OCr4 0.35 to 0.60 to 0.10 to - 0.90 to - .035 .03s
0.45 0.90 0.35 1.20
42Cr4Mo2 0.38 to 0.60 to 0.10 10 - 0.9UIO 0.15 to .035 .035
0.45 0.90 0.35 1.20 0.30
1SCr13Mo6 0.10 to 0.40 to 0.10 to - 2.90 to 0.45 to .035 .035
0.20 0.70 0.35 3.40 0.65
25Cr13Mo6 0.20 to 0.40 to 0.1oto - 2.90 to 0.45 to .035 .035
0.30 0.70 0.35 3.40 0.65
4tKr13MoIOV2 0.35 to 0.40 to 0.1oto - 3.00 to 0.90 to .035 .035
0.4s 0.70 0.35 3.50 1.10
4OCr7A 1lOMo2 0.35 to 0.40 to 0.10l0 - 1.50 to [Link] 0.90 to .035 .03s
0.45 0.70 0.35 I.80 0.25 1.30
JONi 14 0.35 to O.51~
to 0. IO IO 3.20 to 0.30 - - .035 .lm
0.45 0.80 0.35 3.60 MM
3SNiSCr2 0.30 10 11.60IO [Link] lo I .tN)to 0.45 to - - .035 .03s
[Link] 0.90 11.35 1.50 0.75
3ONi13Cr5 0.26 to 0.40 to 0.10 to 3.90 to 1.00 to - - .Q35 .03S
0.34 0.00 0.35 4.30 1.40
40Ni6Cr4Mo2 0.35 to 0.40 to 0. IOto I .20 10 0.90 to 0.10 to - .03 5 035
0.45 0.70 0.35 1.60 1.30 0.20
~iciCr4Mo3 0.35 to 0.40 to 0.10 to 1.25 to (1.90 to 0.20 to - .035 .035
0.45 0.70 0.35 1.75 1.30 0.35
~1NilOCr3Mob 0.27 to 0.40 to 0.10 to 2.25 to 0.50 to 0.40 to - .035 .035
0.35 0.70 0.35 2.75 0.80 0.70
9NWt?r3Mo6 0.36 IO [Link] 0.10 to 2.25 to 0.50 to 0.40 to - .035 .035
0.4-1 0.70 0.35 2.75 0.W 0.70

8 IJJspecial CXWS. it Jnaybe desirohle that the range ofcarh~ coJJteJJt

should be more closely controlled thnuio the range specified
tie. When this is necessary, restricted ranges of carbun may be agreed to between the purchaser a11d the t]la]]ufactwer.

a Sulphur iu the raJJgeof .02 to .(I35 or any other range Jnaybe agreed to between the manufacturerand the Ilurchmer.

3 kr direct and single quenched process. fully Al killed. fine grained steel should be used.

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Table 3 Permissible Variation in Check 8.3 Hardness values given in Table 6 shall be deter-
Analysis mined in accordance with IS lSo0 : 1983.
(Clause 6.2) 9 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
PermissibleContent Permissible
in Lmlle Analysis, Variahl in
9.1 The propertiesgiven in Titble 5 ShiUlbe applicu-
Percent Pmduc( ble to test biUs taken of rounds in the direcitou of
Analysis, rolling fibre, the axis of which corresponds to Fig. 1.
Percent
9.2 Forrec~t~gularsectious, the rangeofequivaleul
(1) (2) (3)
sectious shall be as given in Fig. 2.
Carbon up to 0.50 f 0.02
Over 0.50 to 0.63 t 0.03
9.3 Methods for determining~the mcchimiciU prtip-
erties specified in Table 5 Shdl be in i~CC(>rhnCCwith
Siliwe up to 0.50 * 0.03
IS 1598 : 1977 and IS I608 : 1972.
Maagaoese up to 1.00 f 0.04
Over I .OOup (0 1.80 t 0.06
9.4 If required, the mechanical properties of the
reference -test bars after hardening and tempering in
Nickel Over I .Oo up to 1.75 f 0.05 accordance with Table 6 shall conform to the require-
Over 2.25 up (0 4.30 * 0.07
ments given in Table 5. Values other than specified in
Chromiuul IJp to 2.00 + 0.0s Table 5 shall be mutually agreed~at the time ofenquiry
Over 2.00 up to 3.50 * 0.10
and order.
Molybdenum IJp to 0.30 * 0.03 10 GRAIN SIZE
Over 0.30 up (0 0.50 f 0.01
[Link] 1.10 f 0.05 10.1 Unless otherwise agreed, the steel when tested
Sulpbur up (0 0.065 * 0.005
for gruiu size in accordance with IS 4748 : 1988 SlLlll
Over 0.065 up to 0.22 f 0.03 show gfilitl size in the MngC Of 5 to 8 for inherently
tine grained steel.
Phosphorous up to 0.060 f 0.005
10.2 Steel with grain size outside the range of 5 to 8
Vanadium Up (0 0.25 * 0.02
( for example, microalloyed steels ) may however, be
Xluminiuo~ 0.90 to 1.30 f 0.10 supplied with mutual agreement.

NUlE - t meansthat in one cast the deviaCon may occur over the
10.3 The grain size shall be considered satisfactory
value or under the lower value of the specified range in Table 2 not if 70 percent of grains are within the specified limits,
both at the same time. but lhe remaining 30 percent of the gritins fiUling
either -one size b&w or above the range iuld not
7 HEAT TREATMENT spreaded itt both ends of the rimge.
7.1 Recommended temperature for hot working and 11 CLEANLINESS OF THE STEEL
heat treatments aimed at controlling the hardness,
11.1 -Inclusion rating of the steel shull be determiued
machinablity, shearability, etc, are given in Table 4
in accordance with IS 4163 : 1982. The worst field of
for guidance only.
each inclusion from each specimen shall be recorded
7.2 The mechanical properties in the hardened and as a rating for the specimen. The inclusion rating for
tempered conditions for viu%ouslimiting ruling scc- the specimen shall not exceed the following limits:
tion are specitied in Table 5. a) For air melted quality (ABC11 3 MUX)
7.3 Only steels with inherently line gruin structure (thick and thin series)
may be subjected to direct quench, provided the test b) For vucuum, EFR of The inclusion rating
bars comply with the mechanical properties specified Secondary retined shdl be U~UtUillly agre-
in Table 5. steel ed upon at the-time
of enquiry imd order.
8 HARDNESS
11.2 When required and ordered, cleanliness of the
8.1 The hardness requirements for steel delivered in
steel can also be assessed by step down test, Blue
the conditions ‘as rolled ( R )’ ( for guidance only );
fracture test, and magnetic particle tests methods us
unnealed to ‘maximum hardness (A)’ or ‘treated to
perIS10138(Part1):1982,IS1O138(Part2):1983
improved machinability ( M )’ shall be as given in
and IS 10138 ( Part 3) : 1983 orugreed to at the time
Table 6.
of enquiry imd order.
-8.2 Miutimum iu rolled hardness for steels for im- The acceptance level of non-metallic inclusions shall
proved cold shearability or the range of hiudness for be, however, mutually agreed keeping in view of the
improved mechinablity, if the vitlues ;Ue different process limitations and eud [Link] the material.
from as given in Table 6 shall be mutually at the time
The CliUKCis not applicable for l&e cutting gride 01
of enquiry and order.
steel ils given in Table 2.

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12.5

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1 ENSAil&EST IMPACT TEST

PtECE
RECTANGULAR SECTION

All dimensions in millimetres.

FIG.1 LOCATION
OFTHETESTPIECES
INTHEPJKNXK~S
TOREDELIVERED

12 HARDENABILITY 13.2 For forged steel bars, billets, blooms, etc. the
tolerances shall be in accordance with IS : 3469
12.1 For steels ordered on the basis of end quench
(Parts 1 to 3) : 1974.
hardenability, the requirements shall be as given in
Table 7 or mutually agreed to between the purchaser 13.3 Tolerance on Straightness
and the manufacturer.
IJnless otherwise agreed to between the purchaser
12.2 The method of testing hardenabiiity of steels and the manufacturer, the steel shall be supplied in
shall be in accordance with IS 3848 : 1981. straightened condition with the following limits :
13 DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES
Nminul Size/Secrion Mu_xi,,urmPerfnissihle
13.1 The dimensiomd tolerances for hot rolled steel Deviution for Struightness
products shall be in accordance with IS 3739 : 1987.
40 mm and bt90~ 6 mm/mctre length
Any additional stipulation on dimensions may be
mutually agreed at~the time of enquiry and order, if 41 mm and above 5 mm/meter length
the forging process or the product so calls for.

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UB’W
z
c
y 80
3
$60
z
z Lo
Y
3 20
z
+ 0
0 20 20 60 80 100 120 140 160 160 200 220 240 260
WIDTH IN MILLIMETRES
FIG. 2 A OF THEFIGURES GWENINTHETABLE5 FORROUNDSELTI~N,TOREC~ANCXMR SECTMN
OFOIL ORWATER-QUENCHED PRODUCB
14 SAMPLING requirements if both the additionnl tests nre atisfac-
tory. Should either of the szunples fail, the manufuc-
14.1 Sumple for Chemical Anrlysis turer shall have the right, if he so desires, to re-hea-
The lndle uncllysis shull be supplied by the m;lnufx- treat the product in MY suitable manner before two
turer. If the product zmdysis is required by the pur- fresh .xunples ue t&en for testing. Should the two
&sex tit least one sample-product shall be t&en from tests satisfy the requirements of this slantid, the lot
each cast. represented shall be accepted. Should either of the
szmiples ftil, the material shall -be t&en ;IS ncjl
14.2 Sampling for Hardness in the Normalized or complying with this skmdxd.
Annealed Condition
15.3 Retest fur Mechanical Tests on Test Pieces
14.2.1 One sample product shall be t&en from
each heat treatment hatch for the determination of If the mnple selected under 14.3 fails to meet the
hardness. requirements under 9, two further szunples. shall be
sclcclcd from the sunit: size grouping for m&king
14.3 Sumpling fur Mechrnicul Properties fresh Lest bars ;lnd tested. The consignment shnll be
considered to conform to UK requirements if both UK
14.3.1 Test pieces for mecl~nical tests shaIl be
additionA tests ure mtisfactory. Should either of the
t&en in the longitudinti direction of the product in
test pieces fail, the manufacturer shull have the right.
xcordmlce with Fig. 1.
if he so desires to re-heat-treat the lot in any suitable
14.4 One sample per cwt shallbe ties for determi- munner before two fresh siunplesine t&en for testing.
nation of grtin size according to IS 4748 : 1988. Should the two tests srttisfy the requirements of this
standard, the lot represented shall beaccepted. Should
14.5 The szunples for inclusion rating shall be drawn either of the sumples fail, the material shall be t&en
rtccording to IS 4163 : 1982. as not complying with this standard.
15 RETEST 16 AI)DlTIt’)NAL TESTS

15.1 Retest for Product Anulysis 16.1 11’agreed lo between the purchaser and the
miu~ul’acturcrat the lime ol’cnyuiry tend order. any or
If theresults of the product iUlli1ySiS do llol lllecl the
a combination of Uie following tests may also be
composition requirements given in ‘lirbles 2 iuld 3,
carried out to ensure that the steels meet the quilIity
unlesss otherwise ilgreed to between the purchaser
requirements of the purcllilser.
and the manufacturer, two new slunples shill1be tilken
on different pieces from the sine cilst. Should the two 4 Macro Etch Test in accordance with
iuMlysis satisfy the requirements, the lot represented IS 11371 : 19x5.
shiU1be nccepted. Should either of the tests filil, the
nxiteri:U shill1 be t&en ils not complying with this b, llltrasonic Test in accordance with
StilndiUd. IS 3664 : 1981.

15.2 Retest for Hurdness Test in the Normalized Cl tklcnability Test in uccorduace with
Annealed Condition 1S 3848 : 1‘981 antI vidues ;ISper TubIt: 7.

If the sample selected under 14.2 t‘i~ils to IUWI 111~ d) Blank Hxdening ‘l‘estfor core strength gux-
requirements under 8, two further siunples shidl bc antee as per recommendati~)os of Table 5,
selected from the slune heilt treatment biltch. The e) Cleanliness TM ils per IS 10138 (Parts I
consignment shall he considered to conl’onn to the to 3) : 1982,
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f) Microstructure for machinability, including with heat number and name or trade-mark of the
banding, and [Link] of smaller sections shall be tied in
suitable bundles which will curry metal tugs giving
g) Hot up-set for forgeability. the information.
16.2 The acceptance level for each or any of Illese 17.2 The bars, billets, etc, shall be suitably colour
tests shall be mutually rrgreedto at the time of enquiry coded at the ends to mark the-grade of the material.
and order. The colour scheme followed can be in xcordzmce
17 MARKING with IS 2049 : 1978 or asper purchaser’s requirement.

17.1 All bars of SOmm dia orequivalent section and 17.3 The material may also be marked with the
above shall be stamped or suitably marked at the end Standard Mark.

Tohle 4 Recommended Hardehg und Tempering Temperntures for Direct -Hardening Steels
(ch.w 7.1)
Deai~nnUOll Hut wurkillg NOlUilUlli~ Hordellillg Queuchiug Tenrpering
TetapelrIure Teriperalure TetupemIure Medium Temperalure

0) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

o(3 T v w

3x8 1200 to 850 86010890 86010890 Water or Oil ssotob6Q

35(X I 200 to 850 8%) to 880 840 to 880 Water orOil 530 to 760

4OC8 I 200 to 850 830 to 860 830 to 860 Water or Oil 550 to 660

4!w8 I~200 to XSO 830 to X60 831~ 10 860 Water or Oil SW to 670

SiK:X I I SO to 850 8 IO to 840 8lOlO860 Oil s30 to 660

sscx L I SO tu 850 x10 to XJO 810 to 840 Oil 550 to 660

4OClOSlX I 200 to 850 830 to 860 830 to 860 Oil SSO to 660

4OClSS12 I 200 to 850 840 to 870 840 to 870 Oil SSO to 660

2IK’lS 12OOto850 860 to 900 860 to 900 water or Oil 550 to 660

27I.115 I 200 to 850 840 to 880 840 to 880 Water or Oil 550 to 660

37ClS I 200 to 850 850 to 870 850 to 870 Water ar Oil 550 to 660

3SMn6Mo3 I 200 to 900 840 to 860 Water or Oil 550 to 660

3SMll6Mo.l I 200 to 900 840 to 860 Oil -550 to 660

37MeSSiS I OS0 to 850 X60 to 890 830 to XSO Water or Oil 530 to 670

5503 I 200 to 850 NW1to 850 800 to 850 Oil sOOto700

SSSi6Cr3 I OS0 to 850 x50 to 8X0 830 to 860 Oil 430 lo so0

4OCr4 I 200 to 850 XSO to 880 850 to 880 Oil 550 to 700

42Cr4Mo2 I 200 to 850 850 to 880 850 to 880 Oil SO0 to 720

lSCr13Mo6 I 200 to 850 - 89Oto910 Oil 550 to 700”

2SCrl3Mo6 I 200 to 850 89Oto9lO Oil 550 to 700”

42CrV6 I IO0 to XT0 XSO to 880 830 to 860 Oil 480 to 6SO

4SIfSi9 I IO0 to 9(K) - 1 020 to I 070 Oil 770 to 820

46V I s3 I 2Ot) to x50 - Oil

SOCrJV2 I OS0 to 850 840 to 880 830 to 860 Oil 540 to 680

SXCr4V I I OS0 to 850 8%) to 880 820 to 850 Oil 480 to 6SO

-IO(‘rl3MolOVZ I 200 to 850 - 900 to 940 Oil 570 to 650

JOCr7A 110Mo2 I 200 to 850 - 8Sll to 900 Oil sso to 7(K)

 Table 4 (concluded)
Hot working Qllenehlng TcmpcW
Temperature Temperat& MedilUIl Tempentare

(2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

OC OC oc

40Ni14 1 200 to 850 830 to 860 850 to 860 oil 550 to 650

35Ni5Cr2 1200 to 850 820 to 850 Water or Oil

30Ni13CrS 1200 to 850 81Oto830 Air or Oil

40Ni6Cr4Mo2 12OOto850 830 10850 Oil

40Ni6Cr4Mo3 12OOto909 830 IO 850 Oil 550 to 660 or

150 to 209
(&pending
on hardness
required)

31NilOCr3Mo6 1200 IO 850 - 830 to 850 Oil up to 660

40NilOCr3Mo6 1 200 to 850 830 to 850 830 to 850 oil up to 660

t) Stabilization temperature55oOC.

Table 5 Mechanical Properties of Steels in the Hardened and Tempered Condition

(Clauses 7.2, 0.1,9.3 ctnti 9.4)

Steel ksignsthn Tensile !hength 0.2 Percent Elcmgation Izwl In~pacl LltniUng
hfPa Pnwf stress 5.65/A Percent, Joules, Miu Ruling
MPa, Min Mi?i Srctitm
11111~

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

39C8 600 to 750 400 18 55 30

35CX 600 to 750 400 1s 55 63
4OC8 600 to 750 380 18 41 63
700 to 850 480 17 3s 30
45C8 600 to 7%) 380 17 41 100
700 to 850 480 1s 3s 30

5Oc8 700 to 850 460 15 - 63

800 to 950 540 13 - 30

55C8 700 to 850 460 15 - 63

800 to 950 540 13 - 30
4OClOS18 600 to 750 380 18 41 60
700 to 850 480 17 48 30
4OC15S12 700 to 850 500 18 35 60
2OCI5 600 to 750 440 18 48 30
700 to xso sw I6 4x 15
27C 15 600 to 750 440 I8 48 63
700 to 8.50 500 I6 48 30
37c15 600 to 750 440 18 48 100
700 to 850 540 IX 48 63
800 to YSO 600 16 48 30
900 10 1 050 700 IS 41 1s
35Mn6Mo3 700 to 850 540 18 55 150
800 to 950 600 16 5s 100
900 to 1 050 700 1s 55 63
I Ow to 1 I so 800 I3 48 30
37Mn5SiS 800IO950 550 14 34 100
900 10 10.50 650 I2 27 40
1000 I0 1200 800 11 21 16
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seel lleslgmlloa Tdle QtreugUt 0.2 Rrclm Ell~lllilH, Izod Illlpa’l Lirdling
MPa PNdstress 5.6WA Percent, Joules, Min Rulir~g
Mp;I, Min hlin St!CUlMl
111111

(1) (2) 0) (4) (9 (6)

55Cr4V2 78010980 590 13 34 250

900to1080 690 A2 34 I 00
98Oto 1180 780 10 34 40
108(tto 1270 880 9 34 16
58Cr4V 1 98Otol180 73s 12 41 250
108Otol270 885 10 34 loo
1 I8010 ! 370 980 8 27 40
I 320 to 1570 1080 7 21 16
42CrVh 740 to 880 540 14 55 I60
880 to 1030 685 I2 48 100
980to 1 180 785 II 41 40
108Oto1270 885 12 34 16
4SCkSi9 88Oto1030 685 10 - -
35Mn6Mo4 8OOto950 600 16 55 IS0
900101050 700 16 55 I 00
1oooto1150 800 I5 48 63
sscr3 900 to 1050 660 I2 3.7 63
1oool0l150 740 10 17 63
55Si6Cr3 I 400 to I 600 1200 6 - 16
4OCk4 700 to 8%) 5.W I8 5s LOO
800 IO YSO 600 I6 55 63
Y(x) to I 0.50 700 15 5s 30
42Cr4Mo2 700 IO 8.50 WO I3 5.2 150
800 IO OS0 550 12 SO IOU
900 to I 050 650 II so 63
1 oclo10 I IS0 750 10 4x 30
15cr13Mo6 700 to 850 540 18 55 I50
2SCrlSMo6 800 to 950 600 16 55 IS0
900w1050 700 I5 55 1so
IOOOtol 150 800 13 48 IS0
I l00l012.0 880 12 41 LOO
I SO0Mbl 13ixJ 8 14 63
4OCrl3MolOV2 I 350 ml 1120 8 21 63
I 550 Mi/C IWO 8 I4 30
4OCrlA I 1OMo2 700 10 xso 540 IX ss IS0
800 to YSO 6(H) 16 55 100
You 10 1050 7Ml IS 48 63
40Ni14 800 to Y50 6W 16 SS IOU
900 to LOS0 7m IS 55 63
35NiSCr2 700 to 850 S&J IX 5s I so
800 (0 950 600 I6 ss lOa
30Ni13CrS I 550 &fin I300 8 I4 63
( air-hardawl )
I so
( oil-hardmrd )
40Ni604Mo2 800 to OS0 600 16 5s I so
YOOto I OS0 7w IS ss Iin)
I OOU10 I I so $(I0 13 4x 63
1 loo IO I 250 8SO II 41 JO
40Ni604Mo3 800 lo 950 hoI) 16 55 I so
YOUIO I 050 7Ul I5 55 I50
IOtW1ol IS0 X(N) I3 4x IOU
1100101250 880 II 41 63
1 200 to 1 250 1tnKJ 10 30 30
I 580 Mitt 1300 6 II 30
30NilOCr3Ma6 900to1050 700 IS 55 I SO
1ooOlOl~ISO 8W 12 48 I so
11OOto1250 880 II 41 I00
12OOto13so IO 3s 6?
I 550Mitt 8 I4 63
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Table 5 (conduded)
Steel Designation Tensile Strength 0.2 Percent Elongation lzod Impact L-R
MPa Proof stresq 5.65/A Percent, Joules, Mitt Ruling
ME%,Mitt Mill Section
mm
(1) (2) (3) (4) (S) (6)
30NilOCr3Mo6 900 to 1050 15 55 150
1 OOOto 1 150 12 48 150
1100to1250 11 41 loo
12OOto1350 10 35 63
1550 hfin 1300 8 14 63
40Ni 1OCr3Mo6 1000t01150 800 12 48 150
1100101250 880 11 41 150
12OOto1350 1000 10 35 150
1 550 Min 1300 ~8 14 100

NOTI
1 Mechanical properties for steels having a minimum tensile strength of 1 340 MPa and above are given for information only and
the delivery condition on the basis of the chemical composition aod hardettability shall be applicable itt such cases.
2 lzod impact values are~for fine grained steels.

1 Kgf/mm* = 9.9 1 N/mm*.

Table 6 Hardeness Requirement fur Products Delivered in as Rolled Condition ( R ), Annealed (A )

or Improved Machinability (M )
(Clause 8.1)
Steel Grade As Annealed ( A ), As Rolled ( R ), Treated for Improved
Ma&inability (-M ),
MUX Min Max
HB HB HB
3OC8 I87 240 170
35(:X I97 240 I83
4OCX 207 240 197
4X:X 207 240 207
5OC8 210 240 217
5SC8 220 250 229
4OClOS18 200 240 -
4OC15S~l2 200 240 -
2OClS 200 240 220
27C15 200 240 223
37ClS 220 250 229
35Mtr6Mo3 220 250 -
3SMn6Mo4 220 250 -
37Mn5Si5 220 250 220
42CrVh 220 250 -
450%) 240 250 -
46VlS3 220 250 -
SOtklV2 250 As per agreement -
58CrV I 250 As per agreement -
5SCr3 220 25 Max -
SSSihCr3 220 250 220
4OCr4 241 250 241
JZ(‘rJMo2 241 250 241
lSCr13Mo6 200 240 -
2SCr13Moh 230 As per agreement -
4OCr13MolOV2 230 As per agreement -
lO(‘r7A I 1OMo2 230 As per agreement -
1ORil-l 220 250 /[Link].r -
3SNiSC’rZ 22’J 2%) -
3ONi 1X’r2 250 As per agreement -
4ONi I ht’r4Mo2 2-11 2.50 -
-1tJNi Ih(‘r-lMo? 241 As per agreement
3 1NilO(‘r?Moh 269 As per agreement
lOSi IWr?Moh 2h’J As per agreement
NOTE- For improved machinabilitythemicrostructtwzofthrsteel maybemt~tt~allyagreedtobetweenthe mnnufacturrrendthr
purchasrr.

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Table 7 PovisionarLimiting Rockwell Hardness for End Quench Test
(muse 12.1)

steel lAmltsd Hardness HRC at a Distance from End Quen& F8ce In mm

Grade Spmd A
/ 3
1.5 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

27C15 Maximum 5S 54 51 48 42 39 37 33 31 29 28 27 27 26

Minimum 43 40 32 24 20 _ _ _ _ - - _ _ - -

4oCr4 Maximum 61 61 60 59 58 56 54 52 46 42 40 38 37 36 35

Minimum 53 52 so 47 44 40 37 35 30 27 25 23 22 21 20

42Cr4Mo2 Maximum 61 61 61 60 60 59 59 58 56 53 51 48 17 46 45

Minimum 53 53 52 51 50 48 45 43 38 35 34 33 32 32 32

5OCr4Mo2 Maximum 65 65 64 64 63 63 62 61 60 58 56 55 54 53 53

Minimum 57 56 56 55 53 52 50 48 44 41 40 39 38 37 31
 AMENDMENT NO. 1 AUGUST 1999
TO
IS 5517 : 1993 STEELS FOR HARDENING AND
TEMPERING - SPECIFICATION
(Second Revision)

(Forcword,para 2, line 4 ) - Substitute ‘42Cr6Vl’ for ‘42CrV6’.

( Page 4, Table 2, co1 3, row 31 and 32 ) - Substitute ‘0.40 IO0.70’ for ‘0.40 IO

0.90’ for grade 30Ni13Cr5.

(Page 8, Table 4, co1 1, row 21) - Substitute ‘42CtWl for ‘42CrV6’.
(Page 10, Table 5, co1 1, row 1) -Substitute ‘5Wr4V2’for ‘SKr4V2’.
(Page 10, Table 5, co1 1, row 9) -Substitute ‘42Cr6Vl’for ‘42CrV6’.
(Page 10, Table 5, co1 1, row 28 ) - Substitute ‘25Cr13Mo6’for ‘25CrISMo6’.
(Page 11, Table 5, co1 2, row 5 ) - Substitute ‘1 ZCI-1250’ for ‘I 200-13~0’
( Page 11, Table 5, co1 1, row 7 ) - Substitute ‘3lNilOCr3Mo6’ for
‘40NilOCr3Mo6’.

( Page 11, Table 5, Note 2, line 2 ) - Substitute ‘1 kg&m2 = 9.81 Nimm2’for

‘1 Kgf/rnm2 = 9.91 Nlmm2’.
(Page 11, Table 6, co1 1, row 15 ) - Substitute ‘42Cr6Vl’ for ‘42CrV6’.
(Page 11, Table 6, co1 1, row 30 ) - Substitute ‘30NilXrS for ‘30Ni13Cr2’.

(MTD16)

Reprography Unit, BE, New Delhi, India