Product data for Sanbar 61 hollow drill steel

Sanbar 61 is a high strength silicon steel with good toughness and impact resistance in the as-rolled condition.

Applications

Sanbar 61 is used for tapered rods, pilot rods and integral drill steels.

Mechanical properties

Typical values, as-delivered condition
Proof strength Rp0.2
MPa (ksi)
Tensile strength Rm
Mpa (ksi)
Hardness
820 (119) 1350 (196) 38-44 HRC

Decarburization

The maximum permissible decarburization depth is 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) on the outer surface and 0.10 mm (0.004 in.) on the inner surface.

Machinability

Machining may require prior annealing.

Forging

Induction heating to 1000–1100°C (1830– 2010°F), 10–20 seconds, cooling in air. Forging range 1100–850°C (2010–560°F).
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Heat treatment

Annealing (induction heating) 730–780°C (1350–1440°F), cooling in air.
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Normalizing (induction heating)

1000–1050°C (1830–1920°F), cooling in air. Shank end hardening (case hardening). Read more about shank end hardening of Sanbar 61

Hardening: Induction heating to 900–1000°C (1650–1830°F), 2–5 seconds.
Quenching in water or oil.

Tempering

Recommended surface hardness 55–60 HRC, temperature appr. 150–250°C (300–480°F).