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Machining Data

Steel Grades

Here are the tables representing armor steel grades according to different standards, and the typical chemical composition and physical properties for a common armor steel grade (MIL-DTL-46100):

StandardGrades
ASTMA46100, A12560, Not specified
AISINot specified
GBNot specified
JISNot specified
DINNot specified
ENNot specified

(Please contact us for standards and steel grades not mentioned.)


Advantages as a Steel Supplier

Wide Product Range:Offering a comprehensive range of steel products, from structural steels, tool steels, stainless steels, to specialty grades, ensuring customers find what they need.

Quality Assurance:Implementing rigorous quality control processes and adhering to international standards to ensure the steel supplied is of the highest quality.

Competitive Pricing:Leveraging economies of scale, efficient processes, and strategic partnerships to provide competitive pricing to customers.

Experienced Staff:Possessing a knowledgeable and experienced team capable of providing expert advice, technical support, and solutions tailored to the client's requirements.

Fast Delivery: Having a well-stocked inventory and efficient logistics capabilities to ensure timely delivery, even for bulk or urgent orders.

Customization Capabilities:Offering services like cutting, bending, welding, or other fabrication processes tailored to customers' specific needs.

Sustainability:Adopting eco-friendly practices and ensuring that steel production and supply align with sustainability goals, reducing environmental impact.

Strong Supplier Relationships:Maintaining robust relationships with leading steel mills and manufacturers, ensuring consistent supply and access to the latest innovations in steel.

Technology Integration:Utilizing modern technology for inventory management, order processing, and customer communication to streamline operations and enhance the customer experience.

Global Reach: Having the infrastructure and network to supply steel products to customers across different regions or even internationally.

After-sales Support:Providing excellent after-sales service, addressing any concerns, and ensuring customer satisfaction long after the initial purchase.

Research & Development: Continually investing in R&D to understand market trends, new steel applications, and emerging technologies in the steel industry.

Training & Development:Regularly training staff to stay updated with the latest industry standards, technologies, and best practices.

Transparency: Keeping customers informed about pricing, product availability, delivery times, and any other factors that might affect their purchase decisions.

Safety Focus: Ensuring all operations prioritize safety, reducing risks for both employees and customers.



Application Areas

Military Vehicles: Armor steel is extensively used in tanks, armored personnel carriers, and other military vehicles to provide protection against ballistic threats.

Naval Ships: Certain grades of armor steel are used in the construction of naval vessels, especially in areas that require additional protection.

Body Armor: High-hardness armor steel plates are used in body armor like bulletproof vests and helmets.

Security Vehicles: Vehicles used by VIPs, banks, and cash-in-transit companies are often reinforced with armor steel to protect against attacks.

Fortifications: Military installations, embassies, and other secure facilities may use armor steel in walls, gates, and guard posts.

Shooting Ranges: Armor steel plates are used as backstops and protective barriers in shooting ranges.

 

Common Dimensions

Armor steel plates come in a wide range of thicknesses, typically from a few millimeters up to several inches, depending on the intended application and the level of protection required. Standard dimensions may vary, but common sizes for sheets and plates include:

Width:Widths ranging from 24 inches (about 610 mm) to 96 inches (about 2440 mm)

Length:Lengths ranging from 96 inches (about 2440 mm) to 288 inches (about 7315 mm)

Custom sizes can also be produced based on specific requirements.


Processing Technology

Quenching and Tempering: This heat treatment process increases the hardness and toughness of steel. The material is heated to a high temperature and then rapidly cooled (quenched), followed by a reheating (tempering) to a lower temperature to achieve the desired mechanical properties.

Rolling: Armor steel plates are hot or cold rolled to the required thicknesses with tight dimensional tolerances.

Surface Treatment: Surface treatments such as shot blasting and priming are applied to prevent corrosion and improve adhesion of protective coatings.

Cutting and Forming: High-precision cutting technologies like laser, plasma, or waterjet cutting are used to cut armor plates to size. Forming processes such as bending may be used to shape the plates for specific applications.

Welding: Specialized welding techniques are necessary to maintain the integrity of the armor plate's protective qualities at the joints and seams.


Physical Properties

PropertyMIL-DTL-46100
Density7.8 g/cm³
Tensile Strength1450-1700 MPa
Yield Strength1250 MPa min
Elongation8% min
Hardness477-534 Brinell

Chemical Composition

ElementMIL-DTL-46100 (%)
Carbon (C)0.30 max
Manganese (Mn)0.50-1.00
Silicon (Si)0.15-0.30
Phosphorus (P)0.025 max
Sulfur (S)0.025 max
Chromium (Cr)1.00 max
Nickel (Ni)2.50 max
Molybdenum (Mo)0.50 max
Iron (Fe)Balance