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SCM420 · JIS G4053

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material form
Wire rod
Original record status
Source edition identified; composition verification pending
Standard edition
JIS G 4053-2008
Table / clause
Table 2 · continued table · Notes a/b; Clause 5

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV:0.4900–0.7067Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.2700–0.3825Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.3000–0.4263 Independent-element envelope of standard ranges; not measured heat-analysis values CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Si0.15 ~ 0.35
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
P≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
Ni≤ 0.25 (lower limit not stated)
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Mo0.15 ~ 0.25
Cu≤ 0.3 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

Composition is based on JIS G 4053-2008; the product edition is unspecified, so confirm the edition applicable under the contract.

Composition conditions

Verification notes

Composition is based on JIS G 4053-2008; the product edition is unspecified, so confirm the edition applicable under the contract.View associated products →

SCM420 · JIS G 4053-2008

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material form
Reference record
Original record status
Original standard verified
Standard edition
JIS G 4053-2008
Table / clause
Table 2 · continued table · Notes a/b; Clause 5

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV:0.4900–0.7067Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.2700–0.3825Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.3000–0.4263 Independent-element envelope of standard ranges; not measured heat-analysis values CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Si0.15 ~ 0.35
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
P≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
Ni≤ 0.25 (lower limit not stated)
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Mo0.15 ~ 0.25
Cu≤ 0.3 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

Heat analysis, mass percent (wt%); product analysis tolerances are specified separately in JIS G 0321 Table 4 and must not be used to widen the heat-analysis ranges. Residual Cu ≤0.30% for all grades; an unspecified Mo value must not be treated as zero. For SNCM630, the Mo lower limit may be reduced to 0.30% only by agreement between both parties; SACM645 must separately meet Al 0.70–1.20%. Suitability for a specific cold-heading part must be confirmed separately against delivery condition, spheroidization, deformation, surface quality and testing.

Verification notes

The 2008 Japanese original Table 2 and footnotes were checked row by row

SCM420 · JIS G 4053-2016

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material form
Reference record
Original record status
Historical-edition reference
Standard edition
JIS G 4053-2008
Table / clause
Table 2 · continued table · Notes a/b; Clause 5

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV:0.4900–0.7067Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.2700–0.3825Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.3000–0.4263 Independent-element envelope of standard ranges; not measured heat-analysis values CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Si0.15 ~ 0.35
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
P≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
Ni≤ 0.25 (lower limit not stated)
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Mo0.15 ~ 0.25
Cu≤ 0.3 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

The chemical composition currently shown is transcribed from the original JIS G 4053-2008; The original record cites JIS G 4053-2016; that original edition remains unavailable, and differences between editions have not been confirmed. Heat-analysis mass fractions wt%; Permissible deviations for product analysis shall follow JIS G0321 Table 4 separately; the heat analysis range cannot be directly extended. ; Residual Cu ≤ 0.30% for all grades; When Mo is unspecified, it cannot be calculated as zero. ; For SNCM630, the Mo lower limit can be reduced to 0.30% only by agreement between both parties; SACM645 shall additionally satisfy Al 0.70–1.20%. ; Whether it is suitable for specific cold-heading parts must be confirmed separately in conjunction with delivery condition, spheroidization, deformation amount, surface quality, and testing.

Verification notes

The composition currently shown is from the original JIS G 4053-2008. The source record cites JIS G 4053-2016; that original is still to be obtained, and differences between editions have not been confirmed.

SCM420 · JIS G 4105-1979

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material form
Reference record
Original record status
Original standard verified
Standard edition
JIS G 4105-1979
Table / clause
Table 2 and remark 1/2; Former symbol in Table 1

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV:0.4900–0.7083Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.2700–0.3833Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.3000–0.4262 Independent-element envelope of standard ranges; not measured heat-analysis values CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Si0.15 ~ 0.35
Mn0.6 ~ 0.85
P≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Mo0.15 ~ 0.3
Ni≤ 0.25 (lower limit not stated)
Cu≤ 0.3 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

Japanese excerpt Clause 4 Table 2 heat analysis, mass fraction %. ; Note 1 Ni impurity ≤0.25%, Cu ≤0.30%. ; Note 2 When the purchaser requires product analysis, the permissible deviation shall be according to JIS G0321 Table 3; This record does not treat heat-analysis limits as product-analysis tolerances.. ; The source document is a standard excerpt; manufacturing, geometry, testing, and inspection refer to JIS G4102; clauses not seen shall not be regarded as verified. ; Old symbols in Table 1 serve only as historical search aliases and shall not be regarded as unconditionally interchangeable between different standards. ; Standard for chromium molybdenum steel for machinery structural use; specific delivery condition for cold heading and suitability for parts shall be confirmed separately.

Verification notes

All 10 grades and remarks in Japanese excerpt Table 2 were visually checked

SCM420 · Q/BQB 517-2023

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Alloy steel
Subcategory
Cold-heading steel
Material form
Hot-rolled steel wire rod for cold heading
Original record status
Original standard verified
Standard edition
Q/BQB 517—2023
Table / clause
6.1.1/Table 1, row 83, note a
PDF page references
11
Unit
Mass fraction (wt%)
Analysis type
Heat analysis

Source document

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV:0.4900–0.7150Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.2700–0.3842Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.3000–0.4287 Independent-element envelope of standard ranges; not measured heat-analysis values CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Si0.15 ~ 0.35
Mn0.6 ~ 0.85
P≤ 0.02 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.02 (lower limit not stated)
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Mo0.15 ~ 0.35
Ni≤ 0.25 (lower limit not stated)
Cu≤ 0.25 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

Q/BQB 517—2023, official original on the Baosteel website, Table 1, row 83; cast-analysis mass fraction wt%. Table footnote a: residual Cr≤0.20, Ni≤0.20, Cu≤0.20, Mo≤0.06 wt%; where this row specifies otherwise, its requirement for that element takes precedence. Unlisted elements and special agreement requirements must not be treated as zero or assumed guarantees; permitted product-analysis deviations are governed separately by GB/T 222. Wire rod is delivered hot rolled; stricter P/S under Z1 and special surface or inclusion quality must be confirmed under normative Annex A and the contractual ordering codes. Fixed mechanical properties must not be inferred from the chemistry table.

Verification notes

All 104 rows of Table 1 and 34 rows of Table 2 in the original Q/BQB517:2023 from Baosteel’s official website were checked row by row; not mixed with older editions.

SCM420 · Q/320582 SGY503-2024 (1st edition)

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Cold-heading steel
Subcategory
Cold-heading steel
Material form
Wire rod
Original record status
Manufacturer source verified
Document edition
Edition 1 (2024); issued 2024-04-26; effective 2024-05-01
Document title
Hot-rolled cold-heading steel wire rod for automotive fasteners
Table / clause
Table 1
PDF page references
6
Unit
Mass fraction (wt%)
Manufacturer
Jiangsu Shagang Group Co., Ltd.

Carbon-equivalent reference

Estimate from manufacturer-published ranges, not a standard guarantee or measured heat result; formula applicability requires review against the application and process.

IIW / CEV:0.4900–0.6967Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.2700–0.3767Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.3000–0.4200 Envelope of independent element limits from manufacturer data; neither standard guarantee values nor measured heat results CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Si0.15 ~ 0.35
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
P≤ 0.015 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.015 (lower limit not stated)
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Mo0.15 ~ 0.25
Ni≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
Cu≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

Shagang Q/320582 SGY503-2024 (edition 1), Table 1, row 46 (PDF page 6), cast analysis wt%; original grades and values of this edition are shown independently. Orders and actual supply require separate confirmation; this is not a supply commitment by Creation Group.

Composition conditions

Verification notes

Manufacturer catalogue, 2024 edition 1: text extracted directly from the black original table and checked row by row; the blue public watermark was excluded from the extraction layer.

SCM420 · Q/ZNGF 01.7—2023

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Cold-heading steel
Subcategory
Cold-heading steel
Material form
Wire rod
Original record status
Manufacturer source verified
Document edition
2023 Edition; Published 2023-09-21, implemented 2023-10-01; Supersedes Q/SG18—2022
Document title
Steel wire rod for cold heading and cold extrusion
Table / clause
Table 1
PDF page references
6
Unit
Mass fraction (wt%)
Manufacturer
Guangdong Zhongnan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.

Carbon-equivalent reference

Estimate from manufacturer-published ranges, not a standard guarantee or measured heat result; formula applicability requires review against the application and process.

IIW / CEV:0.4900–0.6967Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.2700–0.3767Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.3000–0.4200 Envelope of independent element limits from manufacturer data; neither standard guarantee values nor measured heat results CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Si0.15 ~ 0.35
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
P≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Mo0.15 ~ 0.25
Ni≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
Cu≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

Zhongnan Steel Q/ZNGF 01.7—2023, Table 1, row 48 (PDF page 6), cast analysis wt%; footnotes, delivery process and orders must be confirmed against the corresponding edition. This does not constitute a supply commitment by Creation Group.

Composition conditions

Verification notes

2023 edition: all 69 rows of Table 1 and notes a/b/c checked line by line; process suffixes -1/-2/-3 distinguished from footnote letters.

SCM420 · Nippon Steel Wire Rods EXE203 2008.3 / JIS G4053-2003

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Alloy steel
Subcategory
Alloy steel
Material form
Wire rod
Original record status
Manufacturer source verified
Document edition
Cat. No. EXE203 2008.3 PDF; cover copyright 2008
Document title
Nippon Steel Wire Rods
Table / clause
Printed page 17, table index 2
PDF page references
10
Unit
Mass fraction (%)
Analysis type
The original catalogue does not explicitly identify the analysis type for this table
Manufacturer
NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION

Carbon-equivalent reference

Estimate from manufacturer-published ranges, not a standard guarantee or measured heat result; formula applicability requires review against the application and process.

IIW / CEV:0.4900–0.7067Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.2700–0.3825Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.3000–0.4263 Envelope of independent element limits from manufacturer data; neither standard guarantee values nor measured heat results CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Si0.15 ~ 0.35
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
P≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
Ni≤ 0.25 (lower limit not stated)
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Mo0.15 ~ 0.25
Cu≤ 0.3 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

Nippon Steel wire-rod catalogue EXE203 2008.3, historical material; PDF p. 10

printed p. 17; JIS G4053-2003. The original catalogue does not specify the analysis type for this table. Manufacturer range data; not a standard guarantee or a heat-lot test, and does not represent our supply.

Composition conditions

Verification notes

Grouped tables were expanded in full and checked against original images and notes. Ordinary, residual and conditional elements are kept separate; suffix tables lacking complete base-steel composition are excluded.

SCM420 · CHINA STEEL CORPORATION · Bars and Wire Rods Product Catalogue 2014-C1 / 7.1.11 JIS G4053 (Edition unspecified)

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Alloy steel
Subcategory
Alloy steel
Material form
Bars and wire rod
Original record status
Manufacturer source verified
Document edition
CAT.NO.3-BD-01-2014-C1 (stated on the back cover)
Document title
Bars and Wire Rods Product Catalogue
Table / clause
7.1.11 JIS G4053 (Edition unspecified)
PDF page references
20
Unit
Mass fraction (%)
Analysis type
The original catalogue does not explicitly identify the analysis type for this table
Manufacturer
CHINA STEEL CORPORATION

Carbon-equivalent reference

Estimate from manufacturer-published ranges, not a standard guarantee or measured heat result; formula applicability requires review against the application and process.

IIW / CEV:0.4900–0.7067Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.2700–0.3825Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.3000–0.4263 Envelope of independent element limits from manufacturer data; neither standard guarantee values nor measured heat results CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Si0.15 ~ 0.35
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
P≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
Ni≤ 0.25 (lower limit not stated)
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Mo0.15 ~ 0.25
Cu≤ 0.3 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

CSC bars and wire rods catalogue CAT.NO.3-BD-01-2014-C1, PDF page 20

printed page 18; clause 7.1.11 cites JIS G4053 (edition not stated). The original catalogue does not specify the analysis type for this table. Historical manufacturer scope data; neither standard guaranteed values nor measured heat analysis, and not evidence of supply by our company.

Composition conditions

Verification notes

Merged cells in all 28 catalogue tables were reconstructed geometrically, with no missing cells. Original images, continuation pages and notes are recorded; disputed conditions are withheld.

SCM420 · CNS 3229(G3063) Chromium-molybdenum steel materials for machine structural use

Original-source verification is incomplete; this is not a formal standard reference

Material category
Alloy steel
Subcategory
Alloy steel
Material form
Reference record
Verification status
Reference data; original source not verified

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
Pcm (Ito–Bessyo): composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
CET: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Cu≤ 0.3 (lower limit not stated)
Mn0.6 ~ 0.85
Mo0.15 ~ 0.3
Ni≤ 0.25 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
Si0.15 ~ 0.35

Applicability and limitations

A match in the materials database does not establish suitability for cold heading or guarantee finished-product strength. Confirmation must consider wire condition, deformation, heat treatment and tests on actual parts.

SCM420 · Q/ASB 234-2018

Original-source verification is incomplete; this is not a formal standard reference

Material category
Alloy steel
Subcategory
Alloy steel
Material form
Reference record
Verification status
Reference data; original source not verified

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
Pcm (Ito–Bessyo): composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
CET: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Mn0.6 ~ 0.85
Mo0.15 ~ 0.3
P≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
Si0.15 ~ 0.35

Applicability and limitations

A match in the materials database does not establish suitability for cold heading or guarantee finished-product strength. Confirmation must consider wire condition, deformation, heat treatment and tests on actual parts.

SCM420 · Q/OHAB 113-2020

Original-source verification is incomplete; this is not a formal standard reference

Material category
Alloy steel
Subcategory
Alloy steel
Material form
Reference record
Verification status
Reference data; original source not verified

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
Pcm (Ito–Bessyo): composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
CET: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
Mo0.15 ~ 0.25
P≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
Si0.15 ~ 0.35

Applicability and limitations

A match in the materials database does not establish suitability for cold heading or guarantee finished-product strength. Confirmation must consider wire condition, deformation, heat treatment and tests on actual parts.

SCM420 · Japanese standard (number not stated)

Original-source verification is incomplete; this is not a formal standard reference

Material category
Alloy steel
Subcategory
Alloy steel
Material form
Reference record
Verification status
Reference data; original source not verified

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
Pcm (Ito–Bessyo): composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
CET: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.18 ~ 0.23
Cr0.9 ~ 1.2
Cu≤ 0.3 (lower limit not stated)
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
Mo0.15 ~ 0.25
Ni≤ 0.25 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
Si0.15 ~ 0.35

Applicability and limitations

A match in the materials database does not establish suitability for cold heading or guarantee finished-product strength. Confirmation must consider wire condition, deformation, heat treatment and tests on actual parts.

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