40NiCrMo6 material data
- Grade
- 40NiCrMo6
- Material number
- 1.6565
- Steel type
- Ni-Cr-Mo high tensile alloy steel for quenching and tempering
- Similar grade
- AISI/SAE 4340 (close, but the limits are not the same)
- Standard
- EN 10083-1:1991 or customer specification
- Melting
- EAF + LF + VD (electric arc furnace, ladle refining, vacuum degassing)
- Delivery condition
- Annealed (+A), normalized (+N), quenched and tempered (+QT)
- Ultrasonic testing
- EN 10228-3, SEP 1921, ASTM A388
- Certificate
- EN 10204 3.1, or 3.2 with third party inspection
- Manufacturer
- Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd., Jiangyin, Jiangsu, China
Chemical composition of 40NiCrMo6
We melt 40NiCrMo6 to the limits below (heat analysis, weight %). Nickel gives the steel its toughness and deep hardening. Chromium and molybdenum raise hardenability and reduce temper brittleness.
| Element | Symbol | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | C | 0.35 | 0.45 |
| Silicon | Si | 0.15 | 0.35 |
| Manganese | Mn | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Phosphorus | P | - | 0.035 |
| Sulphur | S | - | 0.040 |
| Chromium | Cr | 0.90 | 1.40 |
| Molybdenum | Mo | 0.20 | 0.30 |
| Nickel | Ni | 1.40 | 1.70 |
Tighter limits, for example lower P and S or a narrower Cr range, can be agreed on the order.
40NiCrMo6 forged products
We forge to your drawing or dimensions and deliver as forged, rough machined or finish machined.
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Seamless rolled rings
Forged and ring rolled rings for bearings, slewing rings, gear rims and pump casings.
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Forged shafts
Plain and stepped shafts, spindles, eccentric shafts and crankshaft blanks for pumps, compressors and gearboxes.
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Forged discs
Upset forged discs and blanks for wheels, compressor discs and valve seats.
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Forged flanges
Blind flanges, weld neck flanges, special flanges, tube sheets and bearing housings.
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Gear blanks
Forged gear and pinion blanks for heavy duty drives.
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Sleeves, hollow bars and pipes
Forged bushings, sleeves, hollow bars and thick wall pipes, mandrel forged or bored.
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Round bars
Forged round bars and blocks, peeled or rough turned.
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Valve parts and custom forgings
Valve bodies, bonnets, stems, blocks, manifolds and nozzles to drawing.
Production process
- MeltingEAF + LF + VD. Vacuum degassing keeps hydrogen low, which matters for large sections.
- Forging or ring rollingIngots or blooms are heated and forged with a sufficient forging ratio. Rings are pierced and rolled.
- Heat treatmentAnnealing, normalizing, or hardening and tempering, as stated on the order.
- MachiningRough or finish machining to the drawing.
- Ultrasonic testingUT to EN 10228-3, SEP 1921 or ASTM A388. The acceptance class is agreed before production.
- Testing and certificateChemical analysis, mechanical tests and dimension check, reported on an EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 certificate.
Heat treatment and mechanical properties
The strength of 40NiCrMo6 after quenching and tempering depends on the section size. A thick forging cools slower in the quench than a small bar, so its core strength is lower. For this reason we agree the properties for each part instead of quoting one fixed value.
| Condition | Used for | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Annealed (+A) | Machining before final heat treatment | Soft, easy to machine |
| Normalized (+N) | Fine, even grain after forging | Medium strength |
| Quenched and tempered (+QT) | Final condition for service | High tensile strength and good impact toughness, to the range on your order |
Please send the section size with the required yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, impact energy (and test temperature) or hardness. We will confirm what we can reach before you order.
Applications of 40NiCrMo6 forgings
40NiCrMo6 is used for parts that carry high and changing loads in thick sections.
- Pumps and compressors: shafts, plungers and rings for chemical pumps, plunger pumps, air compressors and nitrogen generators.
- Oil and gas drilling equipment: shafts, rings, spindles and connection parts for drilling rigs, wellheads and Christmas trees.
- Valves: stems, bodies, blocks and seat rings for ball, gate, globe, check and plug valves.
- Gearboxes: gear blanks, pinions, gear rims and heavily loaded shafts.
- Power generation: rotor parts, discs and couplings for generators.
- Shipbuilding and heavy machinery: crankshafts, rolls, wheels and manifolds.
40NiCrMo6 is a low alloy steel and is not corrosion resistant. For seawater, chloride or sour gas service, see our stainless steel and nickel alloy forgings.
40NiCrMo6 equivalent and similar grades
| Grade | Compared with 40NiCrMo6 |
|---|---|
| 1.6565 | Material number of 40NiCrMo6, same steel |
| AISI/SAE 4340 | American Ni-Cr-Mo steel with similar carbon, limits not identical |
| 34CrNiMo6 (1.6582) | Lower carbon, higher chromium, widely used for large QT forgings |
| 40NCD7 | French Ni-Cr-Mo grade with similar carbon |
| 42CrMo4 (1.7225) | Cr-Mo steel without nickel, lower hardenability and toughness in thick sections |
Please name the standard on your order. A similar grade is a reference, not an approved substitute.
40NiCrMo6 forging FAQ
What is 40NiCrMo6 steel?
40NiCrMo6, material number 1.6565, is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel for quenching and tempering. It contains 0.35-0.45% carbon, 1.40-1.70% nickel, 0.90-1.40% chromium and 0.20-0.30% molybdenum. It has high tensile strength, good toughness and deep hardening, and is used for heavily loaded forged shafts, rings, gears and discs.
What is the material number and equivalent of 40NiCrMo6?
The material number of 40NiCrMo6 is 1.6565. The closest American grade is AISI/SAE 4340, a Ni-Cr-Mo steel with similar carbon. The two are close but the limits are not the same, so the standard should be named on the order.
Who makes 40NiCrMo6 forgings in China?
Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. is an open die forging factory at No.1 Chengxiqiao Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province 214423, China. The factory makes 40NiCrMo6 (1.6565) seamless rolled rings, forged shafts, discs, flanges, bars and gear blanks to drawing. Tel: 0086-189-2135-9659, email: sales@steelforgepieces.com.
What heat treatment is available for 40NiCrMo6 forgings?
Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal supplies 40NiCrMo6 forgings annealed (+A) for machining, normalized (+N), or quenched and tempered (+QT) to the strength or hardness range on the order.
How are 40NiCrMo6 forgings tested?
Every forging is ultrasonic tested to EN 10228-3, SEP 1921 or ASTM A388 as agreed. It is supplied with an EN 10204 3.1 certificate, or an EN 10204 3.2 certificate with a third party inspector.
Is 40NiCrMo6 corrosion resistant?
No. 40NiCrMo6 is a low alloy steel, not a stainless steel or nickel alloy. For seawater, chloride or sour gas service it needs a coating, or a stainless steel or nickel alloy should be used.
How can I get a price for 40NiCrMo6 forgings?
Send the drawing or size, quantity, heat treatment, mechanical properties, UT standard and certificate type to sales@steelforgepieces.com or call 0086-189-2135-9659. Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal will reply with price and delivery time.
Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd.
We are an open die forging factory in Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province, China. We forge carbon steel, alloy steel, tool steel, stainless steel and nickel alloys into rings, seamless rolled rings, shafts, discs, flanges, bars and custom parts, and export to customers worldwide.
No.1 Chengxiqiao Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province 214423, ChinaTel: 0086-189-2135-9659
Email: sales@steelforgepieces.com
Web: www.steelforgepieces.com
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