Steeltec: Xtreme Performance Technology
Quenched and tempered steel with overfifty percent higher strength
With a strength of 1800MPa, the quenched and tempered steel 42CrMo(S)4XTP is at least 50% stronger than the standard version usually marketed.42CrMo(S)4XTP also exhibits an excellent elongation after fracture of 8%.All possible thanks to Steeltec’s XTP technology. XTP stands for Xtreme Performance Technology andidentifies steels with improved material properties achieved without the need for expensive alloying elements.Using XTP-treated steels reduces the production costs for the highly stressed components used in the automotive and mechanical engineering sectors, without compromising on component quality or performance.
Steeltec, a company within the SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH Group, uses Xtreme Performance Technology to develop and optimise the physical and mechanical properties of standard steels.In the case of the Q&T steel 42CrMo(S)4, the specialist bright steel producer has chosen to apply XTP technology to a material that is frequently used in the automotive and mechanical engineering sectors.‘Our goal of combining high material strength with superior toughness has been achieved with our 42CrMo(S)4 XTP steel,’ explains Guido Olschewski, Head of Quality and Product Development at Steeltec.While standard 42CrMo(S)4 steel typically exhibits strength values in the range 900–1100MPa, Steeltec’s 42CrMo(S)4 XTP comes in at 1800MPa, significantly higher than the strength limits previously known for this type of steel.Strength and toughness are two properties that normally run counter to one another, but after XTP treatment the steel is not only much stronger, but also exhibits an elongation after fracture of eight percent.Achieving such a combination of properties was only possible in the past by using expensive, high-alloy steels.With its new processing technology, Steeltec is opening up new options for product developers and enabling the comparatively low-cost fabrication of the highly stressed high-tech components used in today’s automotive and mechanical construction industries.Instead of having to resort to special high-alloy materials, customers can now use tried and trusted standard steels whose properties have been carefully modified by Steeltec’sXtreme Performance Technology.As a materials technology specialist, Steeltec knows how to adjust and fine-tune the parameters of the thermomechanical treatment process.The result is steel materials whose physical and mechanical properties have been optimised to meet the needs of specific customer applications.Steeltec is currently running test campaigns on other steel materials in order to map out the entire range of material customisation options offered by its new technology.
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Figure:Processing stages of Steeltec’s XTP Technology, Source: Steeltec
Figure caption:XTP technology offers a combination of high-reduction rolling and carefully controlled temperature profiles that enables the production of quenched and tempered steels of extremely high strength and superior toughness.
About Steeltec
With a workforce of around 550 in Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Turkey, Steeltec is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of special bright steels.The product portfolio covers high-strength and higher strength special steels, high-quality bright steels, special quenched and tempered steels, free-cutting steels, case-hardening steels and engineering steels.Working closely with its customers and external research institutions, Steeltec is focused on developing and delivering the best high-performance steel solutions to its customers.The basis for the company’s success lies in the continuous development of materials, processes, test methods and technologies.With its ability to deliver premium steel solutions and its commitment to preventive quality assurance, Steeltec is helping its customers achieve more cost-effective production of innovative, high-performance and durable products as well as shortening product development times.To deliver the greatest possible value to customers, Steeltec’s technical sales team are in continuous contact with their colleagues in the quality management and development units.Steeltec permanently monitors the trends and needs of international technology providers, so that it is in the best possible position to deliver innovative material and process solutions.By using the SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH Group's global distribution network, which covers 30 countries in five continents, Steeltec can guarantee delivery reliability to its customers in the automotive, hydraulic and mechanical engineering industries.
About SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH
The SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH Group is one of the foremost providers of customised solutions in the field of special-steel long products.S+B is one of the leading producers of tool steel and stainless long products in the global marketplace and is one of the top two companies in Europe for alloyed and high-alloy engineering steel.With around 8900 employees and its own manufacturing and distribution centres in over 30 countries on five continents, SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH is able to guarantee the provision of products and support services to its global customer base, offering a comprehensive portfolio covering production and pre- and after-sales services.SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH customers benefit from the company’s technological expertise, its consistently high global product quality and the company’s detailed understanding of local markets.
Steeltec contacts
Guido Olschewski • Steeltec
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