Alloy steels
EU
15CDV6 - 15CrMoV6 - 1.7734 - 1.7736 - BS S524
US
Mild steel. Good mechanical properties, creep strength and excellent weldability. Mainly used for welded assemblies in the aeronautical and automotive sectors.
1.7734 - 5CDV6 - Available from stock
The steel known as5CDV6, 15CrMoV6, 1.7734 or 1.7736 is a low-alloy steel characterised by its lowcarbon content and added chromium, molybdenum and vanadium.
Overview of its main technical details:
- Europe: 15CDV6 | 15CrMoV6 | 1.7734 | 1.7736 | BS S524
- Europe: AIR 9160C
- Good mechanical characteristics, offering high strength and good ductility.
- Creep strength: suited to high temperatures and applications prone to prolonged thermal stress.
- Excellent weldability, aided by its low carbon content, allowing for reliable and resistant welded assemblies.
- Can undergo quench and tempering processes to optimise strength and tenacity, depending on your specific requirements.
- This steel is referred to as 5CDV6, 15CrMoV6, 1.7734 and 1.7736, depending on the standard, reflecting its composition and properties.
Properties
- Good mechanical characteristics, offering high strength and good ductility.
- Creep strength: suited to high temperatures and applications prone to prolonged thermal stress.
- Excellent weldability, aided by its low carbon content, allowing for reliable and resistant welded assemblies.
Standards and Designations
- This steel is referred to as 5CDV6, 15CrMoV6, 1.7734 and 1.7736, depending on the standard, reflecting its composition and properties.
Heat treatment
- Can undergo quench and tempering processes to optimise strength and tenacity, depending on your specific requirements.
Special advantages
Conclusion
Application
- Mainly used to make welded assemblies for the aeronautical and automotive industries, where mechanical strength, creep strength and weld reliability are essential.
- It’s a steel of choice for critical components in the aeronautical and automotive sectors thanks to its combination of strength, ductility and its ease of welding.
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