16MnCr5 steel DIN 1.7131 case hardening steel properties

16MnCr5 steel (also known as DIN 1.7131) is a low-alloy steel suitable for fields such as mold manufacturing and mechanical components. By surface hardening treatment, its performance can be significantly improved. Firstly, during the heat treatment stage, methods such as carburizing or nitriding can be used to allow carbon or nitrogen to infiltrate the surface of the steel and form a hard layer, thereby increasing the hardness and wear resistance of the steel and effectively resisting wear and deformation. Secondly, the quenching process changes the microstructure through rapid cooling, making the surface extremely hard while maintaining toughness internally, improving strength and wear resistance. Finally, in tempering treatment, eliminate the brittleness caused by quenching, balance hardness and strength, and improve overall stability.

After these processing steps, the surface hardening of 16MnCr5 steel has high hardness, excellent wear resistance, and strength, making it suitable for applications that require high pressure and wear resistance. 16MnCr5 steel performs well in the field of mold manufacturing, extending the service life of molds and improving production efficiency. Meanwhile, its wear resistance and strength also make it widely used in the manufacturing of mechanical components, such as gears, bearings, and other fields. Overall, after surface hardening treatment, 16MnCr5 steel not only has excellent physical properties, but also can meet various industrial needs, making it a multifunctional and efficient engineering material.