Data Sheet Maraging
Data Sheet Maraging
Data Sheet Maraging
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MARAGING
DATA SHEET
HIGH
HIGHSTRENGTH MARAGINGSTEEL
STRENGTH MARAGING STEEL
CHEMISTRY
NOMINAL ANALYSIS C SI MN NI CO MO TI AL FE
C250 .03max .10max .10max 18.50 7.50 4.80 .40 .10 Bal
C300 .03max .10max .10max 18.50 9.0 4.80 .60 .10 Bal
C350 .03max .10max .10max 18.50 12.0 4.80 1.40 .10 Bal
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Maraging is a 18% nickel, cobalt strengthened steel (C-type) with excellent properties, workability and heat treatment
characteristics. Maraging is double vacuum melted by VIM (Vacuum Induction Melt) followed by VAR (Vacuum Arc
Remelt). Maraging material is supplied in the annealed and descaled condition. The alloy is very tough, relatively
soft (RC 30/35), readily machined or formed. Maraging provides a high value for critical parts in aerospace, structur-
al, component and tooling applications.
MARAGING
*MARtensitic - a very hard form of steel crystalline structure
*Subsequent AGING (precipitation hardening -approx 3-6 hours @ 900ºF yields optimum material characteristics)
MACHINING
Machinability of annealed maraging steels is comparable to steels such as 4340 at the same hardness level
(Rc30/35). However, when the material is aged (heat treated), the choice of cutting tools and machining conditions
become very important. Rigid equipment, very sharp tools, and an abundance of coolant are essential.
HEAT TREATMENT
HEAT TREATMENT
Maraging alloys are essentially carbon-free, a protective atmosphere is not required during annealing or aging. Material
is supplied in the solution annealed condition with a hardness of 30/35 Rc. Typical heat treat time/temperature are list-
ed below. Large cross sections should be aged for longer periods.
NOTE: A modified aging cycle is suggested for die casting applications for increased die life. The following thermal
treatments have been used to obtain desirable characteristics for die casters. Following the rough machining of the
die, anneal at 1500-1525 ºF for 1 hour per inch of thickness is typical. After finish machining, an aging heat treatment of
980-1000 ºF for 6 hours is typical.
AVAILABILITY
Maraging is available as billet, bar, rod, plate, sheet and customized forgings.
ADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGESOF
OFMARAGING
MARAGING
EXCELLENT WORKABILITY
*high resistance to crack propagation *readily formed – cold, warm, hot (w/o in process anneals)
*good weldability w/o preheating or post heating *excellent polishability
The technical information, presented in this department are representative only, and are not guaranteed values.
Updated April 2016