ASTM A29/A29M 11L45 Introduce

ASTM A29/A29M 11L45 is a steel specification that covers both alloy and carbon steel grade bars. It is one of the oldest and most preeminent standards for steel bar quality and is widely accepted worldwide in many different industries. The ASTM A29/A29M standard embodies the best of alloy steel qualities, and its detailed, testing and documentation requirements ensure that quality is maintained across the spectrum of usage.

Smelting temperature:1112°C - 1322°C

Application:Hot forged and cold worked carbon steel and alloy steel rods

ASTM A29/A29M 11L45 Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the ASTM A29/A29M 11L45 steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Sulfur (S)0.04000.0700
Lead (Pb)0.15000.3500
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0400
Manganese (Mn)0.70001.0000
Carbon (C)0.42000.4900

ASTM A29/A29M 11L45 Material Mechanical Properties

Tensile strength is the maximum stress that a material can withstand without failure or permanent deformation. ASTM A29/A29M 11L45 steel typically has a tensile strength between 400 and 600 MPa, depending on the grade of steel and the heat treatment.

The mechanical properties of the ASTM A29/A29M 11L45 steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 119 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 734 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku34(J)
ElongationA33%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ34%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)233

ASTM A29/A29M 11L45 Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A29/A29M 11L45 steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)22681384
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-589-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--43
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-11.344.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-314-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.43--
Deity (kg/dm³)--312
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--133

ASTM A29/A29M 11L45 Material Machining Technology

ASTM A29/A29M 11L45 steel is extremely versatile, which is why it is frequently used in machining processes. The machining of ASTM A29/A29M 11L45 steel requires the use of high speed steel, cobalt steel, and high performance cutting tools which is why it is important to understand the machining behaviors of this material in order to obtain the best part quality and productivity.