Metallurgical Investigation of Mechanical Property Non-conformance in Maraging Steel M250 Holding Pins.

Autor: Savitha, U., Nayan, Niraj, Karthikeyan, M. K., Shivaram, B. R. N. V., Prakash, Gino, Reddy, Ram, Naik, Rathiram, Singh, Satish Kumar
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Zdroj: Journal of Failure Analysis & Prevention; Aug2024, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p1843-1853, 11p
Abstrakt: This paper investigates the metallurgical factors contributing to the non-conformance in mechanical properties observed in Maraging 250 steel (M250) holding pins after the aging process. Results revealed a significant difference in the mechanical properties between the aged as-received pins and the aged as-annealed rods. Microstructural analysis highlighted the influence of processing conditions, including straightening and centerless grinding, on the material's behavior during aging. Moreover, the presence of retained austenite was found to exceed specified limits in the as-received rods that exhibited mechanical property non-conformance. In this study, a comprehensive metallurgical analysis was conducted to understand the factors contributing to the non-conformance in mechanical properties of aged M250 holding pins and essential steps required for improving the reliability and performance of these components. By gaining insights into the microstructural changes and associated material behavior, appropriate process optimizations and quality control measures can be implemented to ensure the attainment of desired mechanical properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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