1. Key Properties
Hexagon Automat is a free-cutting steel that is specifically designed for applications requiring excellent machinability and the ability to be processed at high speeds. It is a carbon steel alloy with added sulfur or lead to improve its cutting performance, allowing for high production efficiency. Hexagon Automat exhibits good wear resistance and tensile strength while maintaining good surface finish after machining. It is ideal for components that need to be mass-produced with high precision and at lower cost.
2. Applications/Industries
Automotive: Small precision components like bolts, nuts, and fasteners.
Machinery: Precision gears, pins, and shafts for industrial equipment.
Electronics: Small parts for electrical connectors and components.
Tool Manufacturing: Production of high-precision, mass-produced tooling components.
Construction: Fasteners, bolts, and structural components that require high-volume production with good machinability.
3. Certifications/Standards
ISO 9001 Certified: Adheres to high-quality manufacturing standards.
Meets AISI Specifications: Conforms to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) standards for free-cutting steels.
Meets SAE Specifications: Complies with relevant SAE standards for high machinability steels.
4. Chemical Composition
Carbon (C): 0.10–0.15%
Manganese (Mn): 0.40–0.60%
Sulfur (S): 0.15–0.35% (typically added to improve machinability)
Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.035%
Silicon (Si): ≤ 0.30%
Lead (Pb): 0.10–0.20% (in some grades, for improved machinability)
5. Technical Specifications
Yield Strength: Approx. 350–500 MPa (depending on the grade)
Tensile Strength: Approx. 500–700 MPa
Hardness: 120–180 HB (Brinell Hardness)