M50 PER ams 6491
M50 per AMS 6491, is a high-performance bearing-grade steel designed to make high-stress aerospace rotating machine parts, such as jet engine bearings, shafts, and other precision mechanisms. It has the highest hardness level, coupled with the highest wear resistance and fatigue strength of the top-tier steels.
Technical Informations of M50 Alloy Steel per AMS 6491
- Carbon (C): 0.78 – 0.83%
- Chromium (Cr): 3.25 – 3.75%
- Molybdenum (Mo): 0.85 – 1.15%
- Vanadium (V): 0.15 – 0.35%
- Manganese (Mn): 0.25 – 0.45%
- Silicon (Si): 0.15 – 0.35%
- Sulfur (S): ≤ 0.025%
- Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.025%
- Iron (Fe): Balance
- High hardness and excellent wear resistance
- Exceptional rolling contact fatigue strength
- Stable performance at elevated temperatures
- Uniform microstructure for high reliability
- Low inclusion content for fatigue-critical applications
Applications of M50 Steel
M50 steel is widely used in high-performance aerospace and industrial components, including:
- Jet Engine Bearings : rolling and thrust bearings
- Aerospace Mechanical Components : shafts, spindles, and load-bearing elements
- High-Speed Rotating Machinery : turbines, precision gears, and rollers
- Industrial Tooling : cutting tools and dies requiring high-temperature hardness
M50 Alloy Steel SPECIFICATIONS
BARS & FORGINGS
Semi-finished bars and forged shapes used for aircraft structural parts, landing gear, and high-stress applications.
Certified Material for Critical Service
Materials supplied to M50 specifications meet stringent aerospace and industrial quality standards. Fighter Jet Metals provides M50 steel with full certification and traceability to ensure reliability in high-stress environments.
All materials include:
- Mill Test Reports (MTRs) for chemical and mechanical verification
- Heat-lot traceability for manufacturing quality assurance
- Compliance documentation with aerospace and industrial standards
These certifications guarantee material integrity for precision and high-load applications.