High Performance Powdered Metal (PM) Copper Infiltrated Steels
Infiltrated Iron Infiltrated Steel Infiltrated High Carbon Steel Infiltrated Alloy Steel
Material
PSM Code
Density G/CC
Yield Strength PSI(A)
Ultimate Tensile Strength PSI(A)
Elongation % (A,B)
Impact Strength Ft-Lbs (A,E)
Apparent Hardness Rockwell (F)
Transverse Rupture PSI (A)
Young's Modulus 106 PSI (A)
Equivalent MPIF Specification
Applications
Infiltrated Iron
FX-226-T
7.2/7.5
32,000
51,000
7.0
25
RBB 65
132,000
16
FX-1000-25
Machines and plates well. Good in hydraulic applications. Moderate tolerance control.
Infiltrated Steel
FX-227-T
7.2/7.5
50,000
77,000
4.0
13
RB 82
158,000
16
FX-1005-50
Infiltrated High Carbon Steel
FX-232-T
7.2/7.5
60,000
87,000
3.0
10
RB 89
166,000
16
FX-1008-50
Good strength, shock resistance and hardenability. Moderate tolerance control.
FX-232-T (HT)
7.2/7.5
(D)
120,000
<0.5
7
RB 43
189,000
16
FX-1008-110HT
Infiltrated Alloy Steel
FX-233-T
7.2/7.5
90,000
100,000
1.5
55
RB 85
(C)
24
N/A
Excellent combination of strength and shock resistance. Good for use in cams, pawls, sprockets and wear plates. Moderate tolerance control.
FX-233-T (HT)
7.2/7.5
(D)
125,000
<0.5
22
RC 46
(C)
24
N/A
NOTES:
A - Mechanical property data represents average values derived from laboratory specimens produced under production conditions.
B - Elongation is given as inch/inch in one inch (1") gauge length.
C - Additional data is being developed.
D - Yield and ultimate tensile strength values are approximately the same in the heat treated condition.
E - Impact strength values are from unnotched Charpy Impact specimens.
F - Apparent hardness is measured directly using the Rockwell scales indicated. The value is always lower than the actual metal particle hardness as measured by the microhardness tester because of the porosity in the structure.
G - Magnetic induction, Bmax, and remanence, Br, are derived from standard BH curves with a 15 Oersted magnetizing force. Higher Bmax values are obtained at higher magnetizing forces.
Infiltrated Iron
Los Angeles, CA 90061