46SiCrMo6, 1.8026, 45SCD6 - spring steel

Spring alloy steel 46SiCrMo6, 1.8062, 45SCD6 according to EN 10089, AF NF A35-571.

Standard Steel Grade
Chemical Composition %
C: Mn: Si: P: S: Cr: Mo:
EN/DIN 46SiCrMo6 - 46SiCrMo6-3 - 1.8062
0.42 - 0.50 0.5 - 0.8 1.3 - 1.7 <0.025 <0.025 0.5 - 0.8 0.2 - 0.3
AF 45SiCrMo6 - 45 SiCrMo 6
0.42 - 0.50 0.5 - 0.8 1.3 - 1.7 - - 0.50 - 0.75 0.15 - 0.30
AF 45SCD6 - 45 SCD 6
0.42 - 0.50 0.5 - 0.8 1.3 - 1.7 <0.035 <0.035 0.50 - 0.75 0.15 - 0.30

46SiCrMo6, 1.8062 - specifications and application

46SiCrMo6 is a silicon spring steel with the addition of chromium and molybdenum showing resistance to torsion, deformation and load, impact and abrasion. It is mainly used in the automotive and machine industry for springs, spring elements such as stabilizers, rods and leaf springs.

Mechanical properties of 46SiCrMo6, 1.8062

  • Mechanical properties, Rm: 1550 - 1850 MPa
  • The yield point, Re: > 1400 MPa
  • Elongation, A:> 6%
  • Contraction, Z: >35%
  • Impact resistance, KV: > 10J
  • Hardness in +S delivery condition: <280 HB
  • Hardness in +A delivery condition: <248 HB
  • Hardness in +AC delivery condition: <230 HB

Heat treatment of 46SiCrMo6, 1.8062:

  • Hardening at 880 ℃ with cooling in water or oil
  • Tempering at a tempering of 450℃

In the above mentioned grade, the company provides:

Substitutes, equivalents and other species designations

45SiCrMo6
45 SiCrMo 6
46SiCrMo6
46 SiCrMo 6
46SiCrMo6-3
46 SiCrMo 6-3
1.8062
45SCD6
45 SCD 6.

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