EN 10083-1 3C60 Introduce
The European Union (EU) has a history of enacting strict technical standards in order to ensure a high level of quality in goods and services produced by EU member states. EN 10083-1 3C60 is the result of this type of standards-making, originating in the late 1950s as the standardization of dimensions, tolerances, and processing of steel rolled on hot or cold-reducing mills. These mills roll hot or cold steel into various shapes and sizes, and the EN 10083-1 3C60 standard effectively outlined how to ensure a consistent and useful result.
Smelting temperature:1767°C - 1638°C
Application:Quenched and tempered steel - Part 1: General delivery technical conditions
EN 10083-1 3C60 Material Mechanical Properties
Low carbon content gives EN 10083-1 3C60 steels a very good balance between strength and ductility, whereas the added molybdenum and vanadium give the steel good fatigue resistance and thermal stability.
The mechanical properties of the EN 10083-1 3C60 steel are as follows:
| YieldRp0.2 | ≤ 644 (MPa) |
| TeileRm | ≤ 231 (MPa) |
| ImpactKV/Ku | 43(J) |
| ElongationA | 42% |
| Reduction in cross section on fractureZ | 31% |
| As-Heat-Treated Condition | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc |
| Brinell hardness (HBW) | 343 |
EN 10083-1 3C60 Material Thermal Properties
The thermal performance parameters of the EN 10083-1 3C60 steel are as follows:
| Temperature (°C) | 31 | 633 | 234 |
| Modulus of elasticity (GPa) | - | 228 | - |
| Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C) | - | - | 43 |
| Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C) | - | 14.3 | 33.2 |
| Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C) | - | 121 | - |
| Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m) | 0.43 | - | - |
| Deity (kg/dm³) | - | - | 414 |
| Poisson’s coefficient, ν | - | - | 144 |
EN 10083-1 3C60 Material Machining Technology
The first step in machining EN 10083-1 3C60 steel is selecting the most appropriate tool for the job. For most projects, a high-speed steel drill bit is recommended. This type of bit is designed to withstand the extreme heat and pressure generated during the machining process. However, if a greater degree of accuracy is required, other materials such as ceramics, cermets, or diamond-coated bits may be used.