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OTEVA 96 SC
Valve & Transmission
10-11
OTEVA 91 SC 12-13
Spring wire for applications with high
Valve & Transmission
performance demands.
OTEVA 90 SC 14-15
Since 1926, our driving force has been Valve & Transmission
to develop an even stronger wire, as this OTEVA 75 SC 16-17
can deliver the performance you need to Valve & Transmission
create an even better spring - the stronger,
OTEVA 70 SC 18-19
the better.
Valve & Transmission
75 KD 20-21
Transmission
70 KD 22-23
Transmission
PISTON RINGS
GARBAFLEX 75 48
Piston rings
GARBAFLEX CrSi91 49
Piston rings
GARBAFLEX CrSi70 50
Piston rings
Edition 2 GARBAFLEX 174Mn 51
Produced 2016 Piston rings
GARBAFLEX 188L 52
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Product information VALVE & TRANSMISSION 5
% % % % % % % % % Before the nitriding process a soft shot peening process Aim for surface hardness Min. 850 Hv
shall be applied in order to remove the oxide layer on the Aim for core hardness Min. 610 Hv
0.50 0.70 2.10 2.40 0.30 0.70 0.020 0.025 1.10 1.40 0.05 0.25 0.05 0.25 0.05 0.25
spring wire surface. Compound (white) layer Max. 1 m.
Compound (white) layer Max. 1 m.
NITRIDING Shot peening (triple shot
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Springs of OTEVA 101 SC must be nitrided to obtain peening for nitrided springs)
optimum fatigue and relaxation properties. 1st treatment Pressure 0,3 MPa with RCW
Size range 1) Tolerance 2) Tensile strength 3) Reduct. of area Torsions 4) Our recommendation is gas nitriding. shoot size 0,6 mm (hardness
mm mm N/mm2 min. % l=300 mm, min. revs. 800 Hv) for 20 minutes.
2.00 2.50 0.020 2100 2200 40 2 SHOT PEENING 2nd treatment Pressure 0,3 MPa with RCW
In order to obtain optimum fatigue properties, the process shoot size 0,25 mm (hardness
>2.50 3.20 0.020 2100 2200 40 2 800 Hv) for 10 minutes.
time should be adjusted to get a complete treatment. Size
>3.20 4.00 0.025 2100 2200 40 2 of shots should be adapted to wire dimension, pitch and 3rd treatment Pressure 0,2 MPa with fine
shoot size (hardness 700 HV)
>4.00 5.00 0.025 2100 2200 40 2 shot peening equipment.
for 10 minutes.
Hot presetting
For nitrided springs with an extremely hard surface zone, it
1)
Other wire sizes on request. (theoretically set) 0.55-0.60 mm
2)
Ovality, i. e. the difference between the largest and smallest dimension of a cross section, is important to use a shot peening media with high hardness.
is maximum half the tolerance range. Shot peening of the inside of the spring coils is particularly Fatigue testing Pre-set at 200C for 10 min-
Conversion from tensile strength to hardness values can be calculated in standard ISO EN 18265. utes to a calculated stress of
3)
critical.
The tensile strength Rm within one coil does not vary more than 50 N/mm2. 1500 N/mm2.
4)
Torsion test is carried out for assessing deformability. The fracture of the torsion test piece shall Relaxation test Pre-set at 210C for 10 min-
be smooth and perpendicular to the wire axis. The rupture shall show no longitudinal cracks. RELAXATION AND FATIGUE PROPERTIES
utes to a calculated stress of
In diagram 1 the fatigue properties of this grade are 1300 N/mm2.
illustrated in a Goodman-diagram, based on a special test
spring design.
SURFACE CONDITION - NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING CLEANLINESS IN STEEL Final stress Initial stress
In the standard size range 2.00 - 5.00 mm the wire is tested The presence of non-metallic inclusions in the wire rod is Diagram 2 shows the relaxation properties (loss of Tau (corr)
N/mm2 Number of cycles:
Tau (corr.)
N/mm2
continuously in Eddy Current equipment to a surface level inspected for every heat in accordance with the Suzuki load) of nitrided springs made from OTEVA 101 SC wire 25x105
1000
Time of test 24h
0
0
0
of > 40 microns. Other wire sizes on request.. Garphyttan method (or alternative max. T-method). subjected to static compression at different temperatures,
24
16
20
1400
Our criteria for releasing wire rod material for valve spring nitrided/not nitrided. 900
SURFACE CONDITION - END SAMPLE TEST wire are the following; For wire rod samples: Inclusion size For further technical support, please contact Suzuki 1350
800
d
The wire is end sample tested by means of etch testing and max. 15 m in surface area. Garphyttan.
te
tri
Ni
1300
binocular inspection as well as microscopical inspection of
700
the material structure. 1250
Inclusion size, surface 510 >1015 >15 m
600
Max. permissible depth of partial surface decarburization Max. number of incl. 50 7 0 0 100 200 300 0 5 10
Initial stress Loss of load, %
and surface defects, 0.5% x wire diameter. No complete Tau (corr) N/mm2
As stated by IVSWMA*, it is likely to find occasional inclusions in
decarburization allowed. valve spring quality steel of a size larger than 15m.
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
* IVSWMA: International Valve Spring Wire Manufacturers Association
Fatigue properties for nitrited Relaxation properties for nitrited
springs. springs.
10 VALVE & TRANSMISSION Product information Product information VALVE & TRANSMISSION 11
OTEVA 96 SC / OTEVA 96 SC PLUS extended inclusion inspection method applies. Our criteria
for releasing wire rod material for valve spring wire are the
SPRING CONDITIONS FOR FATIGUE AND RELAXATION TESTS
(SPECIALLY DESIGNED TEST SPRING) DIAGRAMS 1 AND 2:
following; For wire rod samples: Inclusion size max. 15 m in
Oil tempered SiCrVMo-alloyed ultra-high tensile valve spring wire for surface nitriding surface area. Wire diameter 3,85 mm
Spring index 6
Inclusion size, surface 510 >1015 >15 m Stress relieving
OTEVA 96 SC is a Super Clean steel, especially intended for the manufacture of clutch/transmission springs Max. number of incl. 50 7 0 Temperature 450 5 C (840 10 F)
with extremely high fatigue properties and good relaxation properties at increased working temperatures. min. 420 C (790 10 F) for
Manufactured as standard in shaved condition in sizes from . 2.00 mm to 6.00 mm, or in egg or elliptical shape As stated by IVSWMA*, it is likely to find occasional inclusions in nitriding
valve spring quality steel of a size larger than 15m. Time 30 minutes
corresponding to round cross section 2.50 mm to 6.00 mm. Other wire sizes on request. OTEVA 96 SC PLUS * IVSWMA: International Valve Spring Wire Manufacturers Association Soft shot peened
is intended for manufacture of valve springs and other springs requiring extremely high fatigue properties and
Speed 20-30 m/s
good relaxation properties at increased working temperatures.
HEAT TREATMENT Time 5 min
As soon as possible after coiling, the springs should be Shot size 0,8 mm
stress relieved. Depending on nitriding temperature used Nitriding Gas nitriding
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
later in the valve spring manufacturing process, this Temperature 450-470C
temperature may be decreased. Time 5-20 hours
C Si Mn P max S max Cr V Mo
Aim for surface hardness Min. 800 Hv
% % % % % % % % HOT PRESETTING
Aim for core hardness Min. 560 Hv
0.60 0.70 2.00 2.20 0.30 0.60 0.020 0.025 0.90 1.00 0.10 0.15 0.10 0.15 After shot peening, the springs should be hot preset or
Compound (white) layer Max. 1 m.
stress relieved. In order to reach optimum fatigue and
relaxation properties, the springs must be preset at an Shot peening (double shot
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES peening for nitrided springs)
appropriate stress.
1st treatment Speed 56 m/sec. for 20
Size range 1) Tolerance 2) Tensile strength 3) Reduct. of area Torsions 4) minutes,
DELIVERY FORMS size of shots 0.6 mm
mm mm N/mm2 min. % l=300 mm, min. revs.
See under Products at www.suzuki-garphyttan.com.
2nd treatment Speed 30 m/sec. for 10
2.00 2.50 0.020 2180 2280 45 5
minutes,
>2.50 3.20 0.020 2130 2230 45 5 SOFT SHOT PEENING size of shots 0.25 mm
Before the nitriding process a soft shot peening process Hot presetting
>3.20 4.00 0.025 2080 2180 45 4
shall be applied in order to remove the oxide layer on the (theoretically set) 0.55-0.60 mm
>4.00 5.00 0.025 2030 2130 45 3 spring wire surface.
Temperature 200C (max. 250C)
>5.00 5.60 0.030 1980 2080 40 3
Time 10 minutes
NITRIDING
>5.60 6.00 0.035 1980 2080 40 3
Springs of OTEVA 96 SC should be nitrided to obtain opti-
1)
Other wire sizes on request. mum fatigue and relaxation properties. Our recommendation Final stress Initial stress Nitrited
2)
Ovality, i. e. the difference between the largest and smallest dimension of a cross section, is is gas nitriding. Tau (corr) Tau (corr.) Not Nitrited
N/mm2 Number of cycles: N/mm2
maximum half the tolerance range. 25x105 Time of test 24h
1000
3)
Conversion from tensile strength to hardness values can be calculated in standard ISO EN 18265. SHOT PEENING
160
0
200
240
0
12
16
20
24
The tensile strength Rm within one coil does not vary more than 50 N/mm2. 1300 d
In order to obtain optimum fatigue properties, the process rite
Nit
4)
Torsion test is carried out for assessing deformability. The fracture of the torsion test piece shall be 900
smooth and perpendicular to the wire axis. The rupture shall show no longitudinal cracks. time should be adjusted to get a complete treatment. Size of 1200
ted
shots should be adapted to wire dimension, pitch and shot itri 800
tn
No
peening equipment. 1100
YIELD POINT SURFACE CONDITION - END SAMPLE TEST For nitrided springs with an extremely hard surface zone, it 700
The proof stress Rp0.2 is min. 0.8 x tensile strength of the The wire is end sample tested by means of etch testing and 1000
is important to use a shot peening media with high hardness.
600
wire. The proof stress will rise above 0.9 x tensile strength binocular inspection as well as microscopical inspection of Shot peening of the inside of the spring coils is particularly 0 100 200 300 0 5 10
after stress relieving the springs. the material structure. critical. initial stress Loss of load, %
Tau (corr) N/mm2
E AND G MODULUS Max. permissible depth of partial surface decarburization RELAXATION AND FATIGUE PROPERTIES Diagram 1 Diagram 2
Modulus of elasticity, E: About 206 kN/mm2 and surface defects, 1 % x wire diameter. In shaved condition; In diagram 1 the fatigue properties of this grade are illustrated Fatigue properties as Relaxation properties,
Modulus of shear, G: About 79.5 kN/mm2 for diameters <=2 .00 mm 10 m, for diameters > 2.00 nitrided/not nitrided. nitrided/not nitrided springs
in a Goodman-diagram, based on a special test spring design.
mm 0.5% x d.
SURFACE CONDITION - NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING Diagram 2 shows the relaxation properties (loss of load) of
In the standard size range 2.00 - 6.00 mm the wire is tested CLEANLINESS IN STEEL springs made from OTEVA 96 SC wire subjected to static
continuously in Eddy Current equipment to a surface level The presence of non-metallic inclusions in the wire rod is compression at different temperatures, nitrided/not nitrided.
of > 40 microns. Other wire sizes on request. inspected for every heat of OTEVA 96 SC in accordance For further technical support, please contact Suzuki Garphyttan.
with the Suzuki Garphyttan method (or alternative max.
T-method). For release of OTEVA 96 SC PLUS an additional
12 VALVE & TRANSMISSION Product information Product information VALVE & TRANSMISSION 13
OTEVA 91 SC / OTEVA 91 SC PLUS Our criteria for releasing wire rod material for valve spring
wire are the following; For wire rod samples: Inclusion size
SPRING CONDITIONS FOR FATIGUE AND RELAXATION TESTS
(SPECIALLY DESIGNED TEST SPRING) DIAGRAMS 1 AND 2:
max. 15 m in surface area.
Oil tempered SiCrVMo-alloyed ultra-high tensile valve spring wire for surface nitriding Wire diameter 3,85 mm
Inclusion size, surface 510 >1015 >15 m Spring index 6
Max. number of incl. 50 7 0 Stress relieving
OTEVA 91 SC is a Super Clean steel, especially intended for the manufacture of clutch/transmission springs
Temperature 450 5 C (840 10 F)
with extremely high fatigue properties and good relaxation properties at increased working temperatures. As stated by IVSWMA*, it is likely to find occasional inclusions in min. 420 C (790 10 F) for
Manufactured as standard in shaved condition in sizes from 2.00 mm to 6.00 mm, or in egg or elliptical valve spring quality steel of a size larger than 15m. nitriding
* IVSWMA: International Valve Spring Wire Manufacturers Association Time 30 minutes
shape corresponding to round cross section 2.50 mm to 6.00 mm. Other wire sizes on request. OTEVA 91 SC
PLUS is intended for manufacture of valve springs and other springs requiring extremely high fatigue properties Soft shot peened
HEAT TREATMENT Speed 20-30 m/s
and good relaxation properties at increased working temperatures.
As soon as possible after coiling, the springs should be stress Time 5 min
relieved. Depending on nitriding temperature used later in the Shot size 0,8 mm
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION valve spring manufacturing process, this temperature may Nitriding Gas nitriding
be decreased.
Temperature 450-470C
C Si Mn P max S max Cr V Mo
Time 5-20 hours
HOT PRESETTING
% % % % % % % % Aim for surface hardness Min. 800 Hv
After shot peening, the springs should be hot preset
0.50 0.70 1.80 2.20 0.30 0.60 0.020 0.025 0.80 1.00 0.05 0.15 0.05 0.15 or stress relieved. In order to reach optimum fatigue and Aim for core hardness Min. 560 Hv
relaxation properties, the springs must be preset at an Compound (white) layer Max. 1 m.
appropriate stress. Shot peening (double shot
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
peening for nitrided springs)
DELIVERY FORMS 1st treatment Speed 56 m/sec. for 20
Size range 1) Tolerance 2) Tensile strength 3) Reduct. of area Torsions 4)
See under Products at www.suzuki-garphyttan.com. minutes,
mm mm N/mm2 min. % l=300 mm, min. revs. size of shots 0.6 mm
2.00 2.50 0.020 2180 2280 45 5 2nd treatment Speed 30 m/sec. for 10
SOFT SHOT PEENING
minutes,
>2.50 3.20 0.020 2130 2230 45 5 Before the nitriding process a soft shot peening process size of shots 0.25 mm
>3.20 4.00 0.025 2080 2180 45 4 shall be applied in order to remove the oxide layer on the
Hardness of shot-peening min. 800 Hv
spring wire surface.
>4.00 5.00 0.025 2030 2130 45 3 grit (shot)
>5.00 5.60 0.030 1980 2080 40 3 Aim for Almen arc-height 0.55-0.60 mm
NITRIDING
Springs of OTEVA 91 SC should be nitrided to obtain Hot presetting 1500 N/mm2 (nitrided springs)
>5.60 6.00 0.035 1980 2080 40 3
optimum fatigue and relaxation properties. (theoretically set) 1300 N/mm2 (not nitrided
springs)
Our recommendation is gas nitriding.
1)
Other wire sizes on request. Temperature 200C (max. 250C)
2)
Ovality, i. e. the difference between the largest and smallest dimension of a cross section,
is maximum half the tolerance range. SHOT PEENING Time 10 minutes
3)
Conversion from tensile strength to hardness values can be calculated in standard ISO EN 18265. In order to obtain optimum fatigue properties, the process
The tensile strength Rm within one coil does not vary more than 50 N/mm2.
time should be adjusted to get a complete treatment. Size of
4)
Torsion test is carried out for assessing deformability. The fracture of the torsion test piece shall
be smooth and perpendicular to the wire axis. The rupture shall show no longitudinal cracks. shots should be adapted to wire dimension, pitch and shot Final stress Initial stress Nitrited
peening equipment. Tau (corr) Tau (corr.) Not Nitrited
N/mm2 Number of cycles: N/mm2
25x105 Time of test 24h
YIELD POINT SURFACE CONDITION - END SAMPLE TEST 1000
For nitrided springs with an extremely hard surface zone,
160
0
200
240
The proof stress Rp0.2 is min. 0.8 x tensile strength of the The wire is end sample tested by means of etch testing and
12
16
20
24
1300 d
it is important to use a shot peening media with high rite
Nit
wire. The proof stress will rise above 0.9 x tensile strength binocular inspection as well as microscopical inspection of 900
hardness. Shot peening of the inside of the spring coils is 1200
after stress relieving the springs. the material structure. rite
d
particularly critical. t nit 800
No
1100
E AND G MODULUS Max. permissible depth of partial surface decarburization and
RELAXATION AND FATIGUE PROPERTIES 700
Modulus of elasticity, E: About 206 kN/mm2 surface defects, 1 % x wire diameter. In shaved condition; for 1000
In diagram 1 the fatigue properties of this grade are illus-
Modulus of shear, G: About 79.5 kN/mm2 diameters <=2 .00 mm 10 m, for diameters > 2.00 mm 0.5% x d. 600
trated in a Goodman-diagram, based on a special test spring 0 100 200 300 0 5 10
design. Diagram 2 shows the relaxation properties (loss of initial stress Loss of load, %
SURFACE CONDITION - NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING CLEANLINESS IN STEEL Tau (corr) N/mm2
load) of springs made from OTEVA 91 SC wire subjected to
In the standard size range 2.00 - 6.00 mm the wire is tested The presence of non-metallic inclusions in the wire rod is
static compression at different temperatures, nitrided/not Diagram 1 Diagram 2
continuously in Eddy Current equipment to a surface level inspected for every heat of OTEVA 91 SC in accordance with Fatigue properties as nitrited/ Relaxation properties, nitrited/not
nitrided. For further technical support, please contact Suzuki
of > 40 microns. Other wire sizes on request. the Suzuki Garphyttan method (or alternative max. T-meth- not nitrited. nitrited springs
Garphyttan.
od). For release of OTEVA 91 SC PLUS an additional extended
inclusion inspection method applies.
14 VALVE & TRANSMISSION Product information Product information VALVE & TRANSMISSION 15
OTEVA 90 SC / OTEVA 90 SC PLUS inspection applies. Our criteria for releasing wire rod material
for valve spring wire are the following; For wire rod samples:
SPRING CONDITIONS FOR FATIGUE AND RELAXATION TESTS
(SPECIALLY DESIGNED TEST SPRING) DIAGRAMS 1 AND 2:
Inclusion size max. 15 m in surface area.
Oil tempered SiCrVNi-alloyed ultra-high tensile valve spring wire for surface nitriding Wire diameter 3,85 mm
Inclusion size, surface 510 >1015 >15 m Spring index 6
OTEVA 90 SC is a Super Clean steel, especially intended for the manufacture of clutch/transmission springs Max. number of incl. 50 7 0 Stress relieving
Temperature 450 5 C (840 10 F) min. 420
with extremely high fatigue properties and good relaxation properties at increased working temperatures. C (790 10 F) for nitriding
As stated by IVSWMA*, it is likely to find occasional inclusions in
Manufactured as standard in shaved condition in sizes from 2.00 mm to 6.00 mm, or in egg or elliptical shape valve spring quality steel of a size larger than 15m. Time 30 minutes
corresponding to round cross section 2.50 mm to 6.00 mm. Other wire sizes on request. OTEVA 90 SC PLUS * IVSWMA: International Valve Spring Wire Manufacturers Association
Soft shot peened
is intended for manufacture of valve springs and other springs requiring extremely high fatigue properties and Speed 20-30 m/s
HEAT TREATMENT
good relaxation properties at increased working temperatures. Time 5 min
As soon as possible after coiling, the springs should be stress
Shot size 0,8 mm
relieved. Depending on nitriding temperature used later in the
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION valve spring manufacturing process, this temperature may Nitriding Gas nitriding
be decreased. Temperature 450-470C
C Si Mn P max S max Cr V Ni Time 5-20 hours
% % % % % % % % HOT PRESETTING Aim for surface hardness Min. 800 Hv
After shot peening, the springs should be hot preset or Aim for core hardness Min. 560 Hv
0.50 0.70 1.80 2.20 0.70 1.00 0.020 0.020 0.85 1.05 0.05 0.15 0.20 0.40
stress relieved. In order to reach optimum fatigue and Compound (white) layer Max. 1 m.
relaxation properties, the springs must be preset at Shot peening (double shot
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES an appropriate stress. peening for nitrided springs)
1st treatment Speed 56 m/sec. for 20
Size range 1) Tolerance 2) Tensile strength 3) Reduct. of area Torsions 4) DELIVERY FORMS minutes,
mm mm N/mm2 min. % l=300 mm, min. revs. See under Products at www.suzuki-garphyttan.com. size of shots 0.6 mm
2.00 2.50 0.020 2180 2280 45 5 2nd treatment Speed 30 m/sec. for 10
SOFT SHOT PEENING minutes,
>2.50 3.20 0.020 2130 2230 45 5 size of shots 0.25 mm
Before the nitriding process a soft shot peening process
>3.20 4.00 0.025 2080 2180 45 4 shall be applied in order to remove the oxide layer on the Hardness of shot-peening min. 800 Hv
>4.00 5.00 0.025 2030 2130 45 3 spring wire surface. grit (shot)
Aim for Almen arc-height 0.55-0.60 mm
>5.00 5.60 0.030 1980 2080 40 3
NITRIDING Hot presetting 1500 N/mm2 (nitrided springs)
>5.60 6.00 0.035 1980 2080 40 3 Springs of OTEVA 90 SC should be nitrided to obtain (theoretically set) 1300 N/mm2 (not nitrided
optimum fatigue and relaxation properties. springs)
1)
Other wire sizes on request. Our recommendation is gas nitriding. Temperature 200C (max. 250C)
2)
Ovality, i. e. the difference between the largest and smallest dimension of a cross section,
Time 10 minutes
is maximum half the tolerance range.
SHOT PEENING
3)
Conversion from tensile strength to hardness values can be calculated in standard ISO EN 18265.
The tensile strength Rm within one coil does not vary more than 50 N/mm2. In order to obtain optimum fatigue properties, the process
4)
Torsion test is carried out for assessing deformability. The fracture of the torsion test piece shall time should be adjusted to get a complete treatment. Size of
be smooth and perpendicular to the wire axis. The rupture shall show no longitudinal cracks. shots should be adapted to wire dimension, pitch and shot Final stress Initial stress Nitrited
peening equipment. Tau (corr) Tau (corr.) Not Nitrited
N/mm2 Number of cycles: N/mm2
YIELD POINT SURFACE CONDITION - END SAMPLE TEST 25x105 Time of test 24h
1000
The proof stress Rp0.2 is min. 0.8 x tensile strength of the The wire is end sample tested by means of etch testing and For nitrided springs with an extremely hard surface zone, it
160
0
200
240
12
16
20
24
1300 d
wire. The proof stress will rise above 0.9 x tensile strength binocular inspection as well as microscopical inspection of is important to use a shot peening media with high hardness. rite
Nit 900
after stress relieving the springs. the material structure. Shot peening of the inside of the spring coils is particularly 1200 d
rite
critical. t nit 800
No
E AND G MODULUS Max. permissible depth of partial surface decarburization 1100
Modulus of elasticity, E: About 206 kN/mm2 and surface defects, 1 % x wire diameter. In shaved condition; RELAXATION AND FATIGUE PROPERTIES 700
Modulus of shear, G: About 79.5 kN/mm2 for diameters <=2 .00 mm 10 m, for diameters In diagram 1 the fatigue properties of this grade are 1000
600
> 2.00 mm 0.5% x d. illustrated in a Goodman-diagram, based on a special test 0 100 200 300 0 5 10
SURFACE CONDITION - NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING spring design. Diagram 2 shows the relaxation properties initial stress Loss of load, %
Tau (corr) N/mm2
In the standard size range 2.00 - 6.00 mm the wire is tested CLEANLINESS IN STEEL (loss of load) of springs made from OTEVA 90 SC wire
continuously in Eddy Current equipment to a surface level The presence of non-metallic inclusions in the wire rod is subjected to static compression at different temperatures, Diagram 1 Diagram 2
of > 40 microns. Other wire sizes on request. inspected for every heat of OTEVA 90 SC in accordance with nitrided/not nitrided. For further technical support, please Fatigue properties as nitrited/ Relaxation properties, nitrited/not
not nitrited. nitrited springs
the Suzuki Garphyttan method (or alternative max. T-meth- contact Suzuki Garphyttan.
od). For OT90 SC PLUS an additional extended inclusion
16 VALVE & TRANSMISSION Product information Product information VALVE & TRANSMISSION 17
OTEVA 75 SC / OTEVA 75 SC PLUS applies. Our criteria for releasing wire rod material for valve
spring wire are the following; For wire rod samples: Inclusion
SPRING CONDITIONS FOR FATIGUE AND RELAXATION TESTS
(SPECIALLY DESIGNED TEST SPRING) DIAGRAM 1 AND 2:
size max. 15 m in surface area.
Oil tempered SiCrV-alloyed high tensile valve spring wire Wire diameter 4,00 mm
Inclusion size, surface 510 >1015 >15 m Spring index 6
OTEVA 75 SC is a Super Clean steel, especially intended for the manufacture of clutch/transmission springs Max. number of incl. 50 7 0 Stress relieving
Temperature 420 5C (790 10 F)
with extremely high fatigue properties and good relaxation properties at moderately increased working tempera- As stated by IVSWMA*, it is likely to find occasional inclusions in
Time 30 minutes
tures. Manufactured as standard in sizes from 1.60 mm to 6.50 mm, or in egg or elliptical shape corresponding valve spring quality steel of a size larger than 15m.
* IVSWMA: International Valve Spring Wire Manufacturers Association Shot peening (double shot
to round cross section 2.50 mm to 6.50 mm. Other wire sizes on request. OTEVA 75 SC PLUS is intended for peening)
manufacture of valve springs and other springs requiring extremely high fatigue properties and good relaxation 1st treatment Speed 56 m/sec. for 20 minutes,
DELIVERY FORMS size of shots 0.8 mm
properties at increased working temperatures
See under Products at www.suzuki-garphyttan.com. 2nd treatment Speed 30 m/sec. for 10 minutes,
size of shots 0.8 mm
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION HEAT TREATMENT Hardness of Shot-peening 610-670 Hv
As soon as possible after coiling, the springs should be stress Aim for Almen arc-height Min 0.45 mm
C Si Mn P max S max Cr V relieved. Hot presetting (theoretically set) 1300 N/mm2
% % % % % % % Temperature 200C (max. 250C)
SHOT PEENING
0.50 0.70 1.20 1.65 0.50 0.80 0.020 0.020 0.50 1.00 0.05 0.20 Time 10 minutes
In order to obtain optimum fatigue properties, the process
time should be adjusted to get a complete treatment. Size of
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES shots should be adapted to wire dimension, pitch and shot
Final stress Initial stress
peening equipment. Shot peening of the inside of the spring Tau (corr) Tau (corr.)
Size range 1) Tolerance 2) Tensile strength 3) Reduct. of area Torsions 4) coils is particularly critical. N/mm2 Number of cycles: N/mm2
25x105 Time of test 24h
mm mm N/mm2 min. % l=300 mm, min. revs. 1000
0
12
16
20
24
1200
1.60 2.00 0.020 2160 2260 45 5 HOT PRESETTING 900
After shot peening, the springs should be hot preset or 1100
>2.00 2.50 0.020 2110 2210 45 5 ved
stress relieved. In order to reach optimum fatigue and Sha 800
>2.50 3.20 0.020 2060 2160 45 5 relaxation properties, the springs must be preset at an 1000
>0.80 1.30 0.015 2080 2210 50 5 Our criteria for releasing wire rod material for valve spring Hot presetting 1200 N/mm2
(theoretically set)
wire are the following; For wire rod samples: Inclusion size
>1.30 1.40 0.015 2080 2210 50 5 Temperature 200C (max. 250C)
max 15 m in surface area.
>1.40 1.60 0.020 2080 2210 50 5 Time 10 minutes
>1.60 2.00 0.020 2010 2160 50 5 Inclusion size, surface 510 >1015 >15 m
>2.00 2.50 0.020 1960 2060 50 5 Max. number of incl. 50 7 0 Final stress Initial stress
Tau (corr) Tau (corr.)
N/mm2 Number of cycles: N/mm2
>2.50 3.00 0.020 1910 2010 50 4 25x105 Time of test 24h
As stated by IVSWMA*, it is likely to find occasional inclusions in 1000
0
valve spring quality steel of a size larger than 15m.
0
0
>3.00 3.20 0.020 1910 2010 45 4
80
12
20
16
1100
* IVSWMA: International Valve Spring Wire Manufacturers Association
>3.20 3.50 0.025 1910 2010 45 4 ed 900
av
1000 Sh
d
>3.50 4.50 0.025 1860 1960 45 4 ave
sh 800
DELIVERY FORMS Un
900
>4.50 5.00 0.025 1810 1910 45 3 See under Products at www.suzuki-garphyttan.com.
700
>5.00 5.60 0.030 1810 1910 40 3 800
HEAT TREATMENT 600
>5.60 6.00 0.035 1760 1860 40 3 As soon as possible after coiling, the springs should be 0 100 200 300 0 5 10
initial stress Loss of load, %
>6.00 6.50 0.035 1760 1860 40 stress relieved. Tau (corr) N/mm2
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
SHOT PEENING Fatigue properties Relaxation properties
1)
Other wire sizes on request. In order to obtain optimum fatigue properties, the process
2)
Ovality, i. e. the difference between the largest and smallest dimension of a cross section, time should be adjusted to get a complete treatment. Size of
is maximum half the tolerance range. shots should be adapted to wire dimension, pitch and shot
3)
Conversion from tensile strength to hardness values can be calculated in standard ISO EN 18265.
peening equipment. Shot peening of the inside of the spring
The tensile strength Rm within one coil does not vary more than 50 N/mm2.
4)
Torsion test is carried out for assessing deformability. The fracture of the torsion test piece shall coils is particularly critical.
be smooth and perpendicular to the wire axis. The rupture shall show no longitudinal cracks.
20 TRANSMISSION Product information Product information TRANSMISSION 21
75 KD / 75 KD S YIELD POINT
The proof stress Rp0.2 is min. 0.9 x tensile strength of
CLEANLINESS IN STEEL
Max. level 2 according to DIN 50602-M.
the wire. Corresponding standard: ASTM E-45-A.
Oil tempered SiCrV-alloyed clutch and transmission spring wire
E AND G MODULUS HEAT TREATMENT
Modulus of elasticity, E: About 206 kN/mm2 As soon as possible after coiling, the springs should be
75 KD is especially intended for the manufacture of clutch and transmission springs and similar moderately high Modulus of shear, G: About 79.5 kN/mm2 stress relieved.
fatigue stressed springs. 75 KD S is a shaved version of 75 KD intended for applications with higher surface re-
quirements. The material has good relaxation properties. The wire is manufactured in sizes from 1.60 to 7.00 mm. SURFACE CONDITION - NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SHOT PEENING
In the standard size range 2.00 - 6.00 mm the wire is tested In order to obtain optimum fatigue properties, the process
in Eddy current equipment, for 75 KD a level of 60 microns time should be adjusted to get a complete treatment. Size of
and for 75 KD S of 40 microns. shots should be adapted to wire dimension, pitch and shot
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION peening equipment. Shot peening of the inside of the spring
SURFACE CONDITION - END SAMPLE TEST coils is particularly critical.
C Si Mn P max S max Cr V The wire is end sample tested by means of etch testing and
% % % % % % % binocular inspection as well as microscopical inspection of HOT PRESETTING
the material structure. After shot peening, the springs should be hot preset or stress
0.50 0.70 1.20 1.65 0.50 0.80 0.025 0.025 0.50 1.00 0.05 0.20 relieved. In order to reach optimum fatigue and relaxation
Max. permissible depth of partial surface decarburization properties, the springs must be preset at an appropriate
and surface defects, 1.3% x wire diameter. No complete stress.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES decarburization allowed.
DELIVERY FORMS
Size range 1) Tolerance 2) Tensile strength 3) Reduct. of area Torsions 4) See under Products at www.suzuki-garphyttan.com.
mm mm N/mm2 min. % l=300 mm, min. revs.
>1.60 2.00 0.020 2160 2310 45 5
>2.00 2.50 0.020 2110 2210 45 5
>2.50 3.20 0.020 2060 2160 45 4
>3.20 4.00 0.025 2010 2110 45 4
>4.00 5.00 0.025 1960 2060 45 4
>5.00 5.60 0.030 1860 2010 40 4
>5.60 6.00 0.035 1910 2010 40 3
>6.00 6.50 0.035 1910 2010 40 -
>6.50 7.00 0.035 1860 2010 40 -
1)
Other wire sizes on request.
2)
Ovality, i. e. the difference between the largest and smallest dimension of a cross section,
is maximum half the tolerance range.
3)
Conversion from tensile strength to hardness values can be calculated in standard ISO EN 18265.
The tensile strength Rm within one coil does not vary more than 60 N/mm2.
4)
Torsion test is carried out for assessing deformability. The fracture of the torsion test piece shall
be smooth and perpendicular to the wire axis. The rupture shall show no longitudinal cracks.
22 TRANSMISSION Product information Product information TRANSMISSION 23
70 KD / 70 KD S YIELD POINT
The proof stress Rp0.2 is min. 0.9 x tensile strength of
CLEANLINESS IN STEEL
Max. level 2 according to DIN 50602-M.
the wire. Corresponding standard: ASTM E-45-A.
Oil tempered SiCr-alloyed clutch and transmission spring wire
E AND G MODULUS HEAT TREATMENT
Modulus of elasticity, E: About 206 kN/mm2 As soon as possible after coiling, the springs should be
70 KD is especially intended for the manufacture of clutch and transmission springs and similar moderately high Modulus of shear, G: About 79.5 kN/mm2 stress relieved.
fatigue stressed springs. 70 KD S is a shaved version of 70 KD intended for applications with higher surface re-
quirements. The material has good relaxation properties. The wire is manufactured in sizes from 0.50 to 7.00 mm. SURFACE CONDITION - NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SHOT PEENING
In the standard size range 2.00 - 6.00 mm the wire is tested In order to obtain optimum fatigue properties, the process
in Eddy current equipment, for 70 KD a level of 60 microns time should be adjusted to get a complete treatment. Size of
and for 70 KD S of 40 microns. shots should be adapted to wire dimension, pitch and shot
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION peening equipment. Shot peening of the inside of the spring
SURFACE CONDITION - END SAMPLE TEST coils is particularly critical.
C Si Mn P max S max Cr The wire is end sample tested by means of etch testing and
% % % % % % binocular inspection as well as microscopical inspection of HOT PRESETTING
the material structure. After shot peening, the springs should be hot preset or stress
0.50 0.60 1.20 1.60 0.50 0.80 0.025 0.020 0.50 0.80 relieved. In order to reach optimum fatigue and relaxation
Max. permissible depth of partial surface decarburization properties, the springs must be preset at an appropriate
and surface defects, 1.3% x wire diameter. No complete stress.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES decarburization allowed.
DELIVERY FORMS
Size range 1) Tolerance 2) Tensile strength 3) Reduct. of area Torsions 4) See under Products at www.suzuki-garphyttan.com.
mm mm N/mm2 min. % l=300 mm, min. revs.
0.50 0.80 0.010 2080 2210 6
>0.80 1.30 0.015 2080 2210 50 5
>1.30 1.40 0.015 2080 2210 50 5
>1.40 1.60 0.020 2080 2210 50 5
>1.60 2.00 0.020 2010 2160 50 5
>2.00 2.50 0.020 1960 2060 50 5
>2.50 3.00 0.020 1910 2010 50 4
>3.00 3.20 0.020 1910 2010 45 4
>3.20 3.50 0.025 1910 2010 45 4
>3.50 4.50 0.025 1860 1960 45 4
>4.50 5.00 0.025 1810 1910 45 3
>5.00 5.60 0.030 1810 1910 40 3
>5.60 6.00 0.035 1760 1860 40 3
>6.00 7.00 0.035 1760 1860 40
1)
Other wire sizes on request.
2)
Ovality, i. e. the difference between the largest and smallest dimension of a cross section,
is maximum half the tolerance range.
3)
Conversion from tensile strength to hardness values can be calculated in standard ISO EN 18265.
The tensile strength Rm within one coil does not vary more than 60 N/mm2.
4)
Torsion test is carried out for assessing deformability. The fracture of the torsion test piece shall
be smooth and perpendicular to the wire axis. The rupture shall show no longitudinal cracks.
Product information DIESEL INJECTION PUMPS AND OTHER STAINLESS APPLICATIONS 25
other stainless
GARBA 1812Mo >
Stainless steel spring wire
GARBA 188 >
120
0
>0.65 0.80 1825 2099 2125
0
30
0
80
24
20
28
16
>1.61 2.26 0.012
>0.80 1.00 1800 2070 2100
>2.26 3.20 0.015 SURFACE PERFORMANCE
>1.00 1.25 1750 2012 2050 AC-surface 0.305.60 mm 800
>3.20 4.01 0.015
>1.25 1.50 1700 1955 2000 Other surfaces on request.
>4.01 4.51 0.020
>1.50 1.75 1650 1897 1950
>4.51 5.60 0.020 NEAREST EQUIVALENT STEEL GRADES
>1.75 2.00 1600 1840 1900 650
EN 1.4568, AISI/SAE 631 and JIS SUS 631. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
>2.00 2.50 1550 1782 1850 Loss of load, %
NEAREST EQUIVALENT STANDARDS Diagram 2
>2.50 3.00 1500 1725 1800 Relaxation properties, cold preset
EN 10270-3, ASTM A313, AMS 5678 and JIS G4314.
>3.00 3.50 1450 1667 1750
Initial stress Wire diameter: 3.40 mm
>3.50 4.25 1400 1610 1700 HEAT TREATMENT Tau (corr.) Spring index: 6
Normal procedure for precipitation hardening is heat N/mm2 Time of test 24h
>4.25 5.00 1350 1552 1650 Shot peened and hot preset Testing temperature, C
treatment at 480oC (896oF) for 1 hour and then air cooling. 950
0
120
20
0
80
0
0
>5.00 5.60 1300 1495 1550
28
This should be done as soon as possible after spring coiling.
16
30
24
The tensile strength of the wire before and after this
treatment is given in the table in previous page.
*) For further details regarding dimensions comprised by EC-testing, 800
please refer to table presented in section Shaved and Eddy Current tested
SHOT PEENING
In order to obtain optimum fatigue properties, the process
time should be adjusted to get a complete treatment. Size of 650
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
shots should be adapted to wire dimension, pitch and shot
Loss of load, %
peening equipment. Shot peening of the inside of the spring Diagram 3
coils is particularly critical. Relaxation properties, hot preset
30 DIESEL INJECTION PUMPS Product information Product information DIESEL INJECTION PUMPS 31
Suzuki Garphyttan uses the most advanced Eddy Current testing equipment available on the market.
Experience from many years of surface testing in efficient continuous testing lines is a guarantee for high
quality spring wire.
Eddy Current testing is carried out on material with high demands on surface quality.
EC-testing is performed with both rotating (R) and stationary (D) probe test equipment.
Slag pool
Molten metal pool
Cooling water out
Ingot
Starting plate
Water cooling
Figure 1
32 OTHER STAINLESS APPLICATIONS Product information Product information OTHER STAINLESS APPLICATIONS 33
0
80
0
DELIVERY FORMS
120
0
20
16
30
24
>0.65 0.80 1825 2099 2125
28
>1.01 1.61 0.012 See under Products at www.suzuki-garphyttan.com.
>0.80 1.00 1800 2070 2100
>1.61 2.26 0.012
>1.00 1.25 1750 2012 2050 800
>2.26 3.20 0.015
SURFACE PERFORMANCE
>1.25 1.50 1700 1955 2000 AC-surface 0.308.00 mm
>3.20 4.01 0.015 Other surfaces on request.
>1.50 1.75 1650 1897 1950
>4.01 4.51 0.020 650
>1.75 2.00 1600 1840 1900 NEAREST EQUIVALENT STEEL GRADES 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
>4.51 6.01 0.020
Loss of load, %
>2.00 2.50 1550 1782 1850 EN 1.4568, AISI/SAE 631, BS 2056 301 S81 and JIS SUS 631.
>6.01 6.26 0.020 Diagram 2
>2.50 3.00 1500 1725 1800 Relaxation properties, cold preset
>6.26 7.01 0.025 NEAREST EQUIVALENT STANDARDS
>3.00 3.50 1450 1667 1750 EN 10270-3, ASTM A313 and JIS G4314.
>7.01 8.00 0.025 Initial stress Wire diameter: 3.40 mm
Spring index: 6
>3.50 4.25 1400 1610 1700 Tau (corr.)
Time of test 24h
N/mm2
HEAT TREATMENT Shot peened and hot preset Testing temperature, C
>4.25 5.00 1350 1552 1650 950
Normal procedure for precipitation hardening is heat
0
80
0
120
16
24
30
0
28
>5.00 6.00 1300 1495 1550
20
treatment at 480oC (896oF) for 1 hour and then air cooling.
>6.00 7.00 1250 1437 1500 This should be done as soon as possible after spring coiling.
The tensile strength of the wire before and after this 800
>7.00 8.00 1250 1437 1500
treatment is given in the table in previous page.
SHOT PEENING
In order to obtain optimum fatigue properties, the process 650
1)
Narrower tolerances in request 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
*) For further details regarding dimensions comprised by EC-testing, time should be adjusted to get a complete treatment. Loss of load, %
please refer to tabele presented in section Shaved/Unshaved and Eddy Current tested. Size of shots should be adapted to wire dimension, pitch Diagram 3
and shot peening equipment. Shot peening of the inside of Relaxation properties, hot preset
the spring coils is particularly critical.
34 OTHER STAINLESS APPLICATIONS Product information Product information OTHER STAINLESS APPLICATIONS 35
GARBA 177 PH
Shaved/Unshaved and Eddy Current tested
Suzuki Garphyttan uses the most advanced Eddy Current testing equipment available on the market.
Experience from many years of surface testing in efficient continuous testing lines is a guarantee for
high quality spring wire.
Eddy Current testing is carried out on material with high demands on surface quality.
EC-testing is performed with both rotating (R) and stationary (D) probe test equipment.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, APPROXIMATE VALUES % (VALUES WITHIN THE STANDARD EN 10270-3) HEAT CONDUCTIVITY HEAT TREATMENT
Temperature C 20 100 200 400 As soon as possible after coiling, the springs should be
C Si Mn P max S max Cr Ni W/(m* C) 15.0 15.5 17.5 20.0 stress relieved. Recommended temperature for compression
% % % % % % % springs or tension springs without initial tension is approx.
RESISTIVITY 350C for 0.5 - 3 hours.
0.08 0.50 1.00 0.045 0.015 18.00 9.00 Temperature C 20 100 200 300
nm 700 750 800 950
1)
Narrower tolerances on request.
Product information PISTON RINGS 45
GARBAFLEX 75 >
Piston rings
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, APPROXIMATE VALUES IN %
Our steel grades SIS AISI/SAE AFNOR DIN ASTM AMS BS JIS
GARBAFLEX 75 1070 1070 - 1.1231, CK67 - - - G3502SWRS72B
GARBAFLEX CrSi91 2090 9254 - 67SiCr5 - - -
GARBAFLEX CrSi70 2090 9254 - 67SiCr5 - - - G4801 SUP12
GARBAFLEX 174Mn - 201 - 1.4371 - - - G4308 SUS 201
GARBAFLEX 188L - 304 - 1.4301 - - - G4308 SUS 304
GARBAFLEX 75 has a uniform microstructure of tempered martensite. A special heat treatment process has GARBAFLEX CrSi91 is especially intended for application requiring extremely high fatigue properties and good
made it possible to produce a material sufficiently ductile for coiling on edge without fracture. relaxation properties at increased working temperatures.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES FOR FLAT WIRE TOLERANCES FOR SHAPED WIRE SIZE TOLERANCES FOR FLAT WIRE TOLERANCES FOR SHAPED WIRE
Width Tolerance Tensile strength Hardness Size Tolerance Width Tolerance Size Tolerance
mm mm N/mm2 mm mm mm mm mm mm
1.00 5.00 0.05 - - 1.50 0.02 1.00 5.00 0.05 1.50 0.02
> 5.00 8.00 0.07 - - > 1.50 3.00 0.03 > 5.00 8.00 0.07 > 1.50 3.00 0.03
> 8.00 10.00 0.10 - - > 3.00 5.00 0.04 > 8.00 10.00 0.10 > 3.00 5.00 0.04
> 5.00 7.00 0.05 > 5.00 7.00 0.05
> 0.80 1.00 0.019 1720 1860 68 72 HR30N > 0.80 1.00 0.019
EXECUTION
> 1.00 1.60 0.025 1480 1625 43 49 HRC > 1.00 1.60 0.025 Rolled on 2 sides (flat).
> 1.60 2.30 0.050 1480 1625 43 49 HRC > 1.60 2.30 0.050 Rolled on 4 sides (shaped).
Profile drawn (shaped).
GARBAFLEX CrSi70 is especially intended for application requiring high fatigue properties and good relaxation GARBAFLEX 174Mn is an austenitic stainless wire, supplied in the cold rolled or annealed condition.
properties at moderately increased working temperatures.
C Si Mn P S Cr C Si Mn P S Cr Ni
% % % Max % Max % % % % % Max % Max % % %
0.50 0.60 1.20 1.60 0.50 0.80 0.020 0.020 0.50 0.80 0.07 0.50 5.90 0.045 0.020 17.00 5.00
SIZE TOLERANCES FOR FLAT WIRE TOLERANCES FOR SHAPED WIRE SIZE TOLERANCES FOR FLAT WIRE TOLERANCES FOR SHAPED WIRE
DECARBURIZATION NEAREST EQUIVALENT STANDARDS For further technical support, please contact Suzuki Garphyttan.
No total decarburization. Partial decarburization (no continu- SIS 2090, AISI 9254, DIN 67SiCr5
ous zones) max. 0.013 mm.
For further technical support, please contact Suzuki Garphyttan.
52 PISTON RINGS Product information Product information PISTON RINGS 53
GARBAFLEX 188L
Flat and shaped wire
GARBAFLEX 188L is an austenitic stainless wire, supplied in the cold rolled or annealed condition.
C Si Mn P S Cr Ni
% % % Max % Max % % %
0.04 0.40 1.50 0.045 0.015 18.50 8.25
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