EN Series Steel

EN8 is widely used for many general engineering applications. Typical applications include shafts, studs, bolts, connecting rods, screws, rollers.

Preheat the steel carefully, then raise temperature to 1050°C for forging. Do not forge below 850°C. After forging cool slowly, preferably in a furnace.

Heat slowly to 680-710°C, soak well. Cool slowly in the furnace.

Heat the component slowly to 820-860°C and allow it to be heated through. Quench in oil or water.

Temper the EN8 component immediately after quenching whilst tools are still hand warm. Re-heat the EN8 component to the tempering temperature then soak for one hour per 25 millimetre of total thickness (2 hours minimum) Cool in air. For most applications tempering of EN8 will be between 550-660°C.

We recommend you contact your welding consumables supplier who should provide you full assistance and information on welding EN8 steel.

Heat treatment temperatures, including rate of heating, cooling and soaking times will vary due to factors such as the shape and size of each EN8 steel component. Other considerations during the heat treatment process include the type of furnace, quenching medium and work piece transfer facilities. Please consult your heat treatment provider for full guidance on heat treatment of EN8 carbon steel.

EN9 is used commonly for many general engineering applications. Typical applications include, shafts, axes, knives, bushes, crankshafts, screws, sickles, wood working drills and hammers.

Preheat the component carefully, then raise the temperature to 1100°C for forging. Do not forge below 850°C. After forging cool slowly, preferably in a furnace.

Heat the steel slowly to 680-710°C, soak well. Cool slowly in the furnace.

Heat slowly to 820-840°C and allow it to be heated through. Quench in oil, brine or water.

Temper the EN9 steel component immediately after quenching whilst still hand warm. Re-heat to the tempering temperature then soak for one hour per 25 millimetre of total thickness (2 hours minimum) Cool in air. For most applications tempering of EN9 will be between 550-660°C.

We recommend you contact your welding consumables supplier who should provide you full assistance and information on welding EN9 steel.

Heat treatment temperatures, including rate of heating, cooling and soaking times will vary due to factors such as the shape and size of each EN9 steel component. Other considerations during the heat treatment process include the type of furnace, quenching medium and work piece transfer facilities. Please consult your heat treatment provider for full guidance on heat treatment of EN9 carbon steel.

EN45 is used widely in the motor vehicle industry and many general engineering applications. Typical applications include leaf springs, truncated conical springs, helical springs and spring plates.

Preheat the EN45 carefully, then raise temperature to 1050°C for forging. After forging cool slowly, preferably in a furnace.

Heat slowly to 640-680°C, soak well. Cool slowly in the furnace.

Heat the steel slowly to 650-700°C and thoroughly soak. Continue heating the steel to the final hardening temperature of 870-930°C and allow the component to be heated through. Quench in oil.

Temper the EN45 spring steel immediately after quenching whilst tools are still hand warm. Re-heat to the tempering temperature then soak for one hour per 25 millimetre of total thickness (2 hours minimum) Cool in air. For most applications tempering will be between 400-550°C.

Heat treatment temperatures, including rate of heating, cooling and soaking times etc. will vary due to factors such as the shape and size of each component. Other considerations during the heat treatment process include the type of furnace, quenching medium and work piece transfer facilities. Please consult your heat treatment provider for full guidance on heat treatment of EN45 spring steel grade.

EN47 is used widely in the motor vehicle industry and many general engineering applications. Suitable for applications that require high tensile strength and toughness. Typical applications include crankshafts, steering knuckles, gears, spindles and pumps.

Preheat the steel carefully, then raise temperature to 1050°C for forging. Do not forge below 840°C. After forging EN47 spring steel cool slowly, preferably in a furnace.

Heat slowly to 820-840°C, soak well. Cool slowly in the furnace.

Heat slowly to 650-700°C and thoroughly soak. Continue to heat the steel to the final hardening temperature of 830-860°C and allow the component to be heated through. Quench in oil.

Temper the EN47 spring steel component immediately after quenching whilst tools are still hand warm. Re-heat to the tempering temperature then soak for one hour per 25 millimetre of total thickness (2 hours minimum) Cool in air. For most applications tempering of this grade will be between 400-600°C.

Heat treatment temperatures, including rate of heating, cooling and soaking times etc. will vary due to factors such as the shape and size of each component. Other considerations during the heat treatment process include the type of furnace, quenching medium and work piece transfer facilities. Please consult your heat treatment provider for full guidance on heat treatment of EN47.