Silver Steel Round Bar 7/8" (22.2mm) x 333mm Mill Finish Excellent Machinability Good Weldability Ideal for Tool Making and Mechanical Engineering

7/8" (22.2mm) Diameter Silver Steel

• Material: Silver Steel, also known as high-carbon bright steel or tool steel. It typically contains around 1% carbon and is known for its high hardness and wear resistance.

• Formability: Poor formability due to its high carbon content and hardness, making it challenging to shape through bending or rolling processes.

• Weldability: Good weldability compared to other high-carbon steels, but welding requires careful attention to preheating and post-weld heat treatment to avoid cracking and maintain integrity.

• Machinability: Excellent machinability, allowing it to be easily turned, drilled, or milled to precise dimensions and shapes.

• Shape: Round Bar, commonly used in precision engineering applications where hardness and dimensional accuracy are critical.

• Corrosion Resistance: Poor corrosion resistance. Silver steel is susceptible to rusting when exposed to moisture or corrosive environments without proper protection.

• Diameter: 22.2mm (7/8"), a standard size suitable for various tooling and mechanical applications.

• Finish: Mill Finish, indicating the surface condition as it comes from the rolling mill without additional surface treatments.

• Grade: Silver Steel, known for its high hardness and wear resistance, suitable for making precision tools and components.

• Weight per Metre: Approximately 3.04 kg per metre.

Typical Applications

• Tool Making: Used for making precision tools such as punches, dies, taps, and reamers due to its hardness and wear resistance.
• Mechanical Engineering: Suitable for shafts, axles, and bearings in applications where high strength and wear resistance are required.
• Watchmaking: Used in the manufacture of watch parts and clockwork mechanisms due to its precision machining capabilities.
• Instrumentation: Used in precision instruments where dimensional stability and accuracy are crucial.

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