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8-1/2" dia. 65-45-12 ductile iron round 2-3/4" long(jj)
8-1/2" Dia. 65-45-12 Ductile Iron Round 2-3/4" Long
Dura-Bar 65-45-12 ductile iron contains nodular graphite in a matrix of ferrite with small amounts of pearlite. The ferritic structure gives excellent machinability with good surface finishes along with optimal impact strengths, fatigue properties, electrical conductivity and high magnetic permeability. This iron has approximately the same tensile and yield strengths as AISI 1020 steel in the as-rolled condition.
Dura-Bar 65-45-12 can be oil quench hardened from 1600 F (885 C) to Rockwell C 50 minimum on the outside of the bar. Hardness in the core will be less than the hardness on the outside surfaces. Typical jominy end quench test data are shown in the section on Heat Treating.
This grade also responds well to surface hardening methods such as flame or induction heat treating. It is well suited for austempering because of the low residual alloy content, and the highly ferritic matrix provides predictable growth with minimal heat-distortion.
