MARAGING STEEL PER MIL-S-46850
MIL-S-46850 is a Military specification covering Maraging C200, C250, C300, & C350 premium aircraft-quality steel in the form of BAR, PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, FORGINGS, AND EXTRUSIONS.
Maraging Stainless Steels are high-strength, corrosion-resistant nickel-cobalt alloys (sometimes classified as a stainless alloy). These alloys are known for their excellent strength and toughness properties, making them suitable for use in a variety of applications such as aerospace, defense, and medical devices. They are also commonly used in the production of gas turbine components, as well as in the manufacture of tooling and dies.
MARAGING per MIL-S-46850 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Maraging C300 is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant nickel-cobalt alloy that is known for its excellent mechanical properties. Some of its technical capabilities include:
- High strength: Maraging C300 has a yield strength of over 300 ksi (2070 MPa), making it one of the strongest alloys available.
- Toughness: Despite its high strength, Maraging C300 also has good toughness properties, which means it can resist impact and deformation without breaking or cracking.
- Corrosion resistance: Maraging C300 has good resistance to corrosion in both acidic and alkaline environments.
- High-temperature performance: Maraging C300 can maintain its strength and toughness properties at high temperatures, making it suitable for use in high-temperature applications.
- Machinability: Maraging C300 is relatively easy to machine and can be cut, drilled, and ground to close tolerances.
- Weldability: Maraging C300 can be welded, but the process is relatively difficult and requires specialized techniques and equipment.
- Non-magnetic: Maraging C300 is non-magnetic.
Overall, Maraging C300 is a versatile alloy that can be used in a wide range of applications, including aerospace, defense, medical devices, gas turbine components, tooling and dies, and high-performance golf club heads.
Applications of Maraging per MIL-S-46850
AEROSPACE
Maraging is commonly used in the aerospace industry for the production of aircraft and missile components such as landing gear, fuselage frames, and engine parts.
DEFENSE
Maraging is used in the defense industry for the production of armor plates, and various other applications requiring high strength, toughness and corrosion resistance.
MEDICAL
Maraging is used in the medical industry for the production of orthopedic and dental implants, due to its biocompatibility and strength.
TURBINE
Maraging is used in the production of gas turbine components such as blades, vanes, and disks, due to its high-temperature performance and strength.
TOOLING
Maraging is used in the production of tooling and dies, due to its high strength, toughness, and machinability.
ROUND BAR
Maraging per MIL-S-46850 Round Bar diameters range from 0.1875″ to 8.00″ diameter.
FLAT BAR
PLATE
Maraging per MIL-S-46850 Plate thicknesses range from 0.1875″ to 5.00″ Thick.
SHEET
Maraging per MIL-S-46850 Sheet thicknesses range from 0.015″ to 0.160″ Thick.