4140 Chrome Moly Alloy Steel Round Rod 3/8" diameter x 12" long

Description

Item Description
4140 is a widely used medium carbon steel.One of the chromium, molybdenum, manganese low alloy steels noted for toughness, good torsional strength and good fatigue strength.
Often informally referred to as
chromoly
steel (common variant stylings include
chrome-moly
,
cro-moly
,
CrMo
,
CRMO
,
CR-MOLY
, and similar)
,Gun Steel, Gunsmiths
Steel or Ordinance Steel
.
A broad range of strength and toughness can be obtained through heat treatment. Great for gunsmithing and blacksmithing. Forging of this steel should be carried out
between
2200 and 1650
°
F (1200 and 900
°
C).
Examples of applications for 4140 include structural
tubing
, bicycle frames
, tubes for transportation of pressurized gases, firearm parts, c
lutch
and f
lywheel
components, and roll cages
.
We are a small family run machine shop and this a remnant from our machining process. If you have any questions or need a special length please email me.
Material: Steel
Alloy: 4140
Shape: Round Rod
Diameter: 3/8 inch
Length: 12 inches minimum
Number of Pieces: 1 pieces