E 4340 VM, 3 3/8″ Round Bar Forging Stock, AMS 6414, Valbruna Slater, 6427 lbs – West Coast
Asking $3.83 per lb, current market $4.50
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(1) 6427 lbs – Valbruna Slater Stainless
E4340V (AISI 4340) is a medium-carbon, low-alloy steel that’s known for its strength and toughness. It’s often used in construction and aircraft manufacturing.Â
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Strength
E4340 has high fatigue strength and maintains its strength and hardness at high temperatures.Â
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Ductility
E4340 is ductile in the annealed condition, allowing it to be bent or formed.Â
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Heat treatment
E4340’s mechanical properties are highly dependent on heat treatment.Â
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Alloy content
E4340 is a highly alloyed steel that contains nickel, chromium, and molybdenum.Â
- E4340 is used in aircraft manufacturing because of its high fatigue strength.Â
- E4340 is used in construction.Â
- E4340 is used in crankshafts for monster trucks, off-shore boats, and more.Â
- E4340 is used in fasteners such as bolts and nuts.Â
- E4340 is an electric-furnace processed, vacuum degassed grade that conforms to aircraft standards.Â
- E4340 is machined typically in the annealed condition.Â
AMS 6414 is a low-alloy steel with high strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance. Â It’s used in the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries.Â
- Strength:Â High strength and impact toughnessÂ
- Fatigue resistance:Â High fatigue strength and maintains strength at high temperaturesÂ
- Corrosion resistance:Â Good atmospheric corrosion resistance and resistance in marine and freshwater environmentsÂ
- Machinability:Â Good machinability in the annealed or tempered conditionsÂ
- Weldability:Â Can be welded in the annealed condition, but preheating and stress relief are recommended for hardened and tempered partsÂ
- Chromium: Min. 0.70% and max. 0.90%
- Nickel: Min. 1.65% and max. 2.00%
- Phosphorus: Max. 0.010%
- Sulfur: Max. 0.010%
- Aircraft landing gear
- Power transmission gears
- Military vehicle parts
- Ordnance hardware
- Fasteners
- Rocket motor cases
- Downhole tools