Steel 52100 Machined Parts
Cox Manufacturing has a reputation for machining quality parts from ES 52100 Steel. We can machine intricate parts on our CNC Swiss machines and CNC turning centers.
Steel alloy 52100 is a high-carbon, chromium-containing alloy, ideal for parts that require high resistance to severe wear. It has excellent friction and fatigue resistance as well as extremely high tensile strength and hardness, making it particularly popular for bearings.
52100 has a machining cost factor of 4.8 when compared to steel 12L14. It can be formed, forged, hot and cold worked, annealed, tempered, and case hardened.
Industries & Applications
- Bearings
- Bushings
- Tooling
- Gears
- Pump components
- Aircraft components
Steel 52100 Machining Capabilities
Steel Cost Comparison
| Type | General Characteristics | Alloy | Common Applications | Tolerances for 1/2" Dia. | Material Cost Factor | Machining Cost Factor | Request a Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel |
Very high 1% carbon, .25% Ni,1.4% Cr, .08% Mo
|
52100 |
Bearing applications
|
Cold drawn Spheroidize annealed +/- .006 |
1.8 | 4.8 | Quote >> |
Common Material Cost Comparison
| Type | General Characteristics | Alloy | Common Applications | Tolerances for 1/2" Dia. | Material Cost Factor | Machining Cost Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel |
Designed for excellent machinability. Case hard only
|
12L14 |
Endless commercial products; probably more pounds used in turned products than any other material
|
Cold drawn 0 |
1 | 1 |
| Stainless Steel |
Designed for machining, non-magnetic
|
303 |
Electronic hardware, automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and many applications requiring corrosion resistance
|
Cold finished +/- .002 |
1.9 | 2.7 |
| Brass |
Strength, corrosion and wear resistance, and excellent machinability
|
C35300 |
Well suited for parts with knurling or threading
|
+0015 | 3.5 | .07 |
| Aluminum |
Designed for machining
|
2011 |
Electronic hardware, endless commercial products
|
Cold finish +/-.0015 |
3.8 | .6 |
| Titanium |
High strength, light weight, good bio-compatibility
|
Ti-6Al-4VEli |
Medical implants
|
Ground & polished +/-.002 |
30.2 | 6 |
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