
EN 34CrNiMo6 (widely referenced under standard material number 1.6582) is a premier, high-tensile nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel specified under the European standard EN 10083-3.
Often classified broadly under "chrome-moly" grades due to its Chromium and Molybdenum profile, it is more accurately defined as a high-hardenability triple-alloy (Ni-Cr-Mo) steel. The substantial inclusion of Nickel (around 1.50%) elevates this grade beyond standard chrome-moly bars like 4140, giving it exceptional core toughness and through-hardening performance across massive bar diameters.
When switching between international technical standards and engineering prints, EN 34CrNiMo6 matches up with these major global designations:
UK (British Standards): EN24 / 817M40
USA (AISI/SAE): AISI 4340 / UNS G43400
France (AFNOR): 35NCD6
Japan (JIS): SNCM439
China (GB): 40CrNiMoA
The synchronized combination of nickel, chromium, and molybdenum delivers uniform microstructure transformations during quenching while suppressing temper brittleness.
| Carbon (C) | Nickel (Ni) | Chromium (Cr) | Molybdenum (Mo) | Manganese (Mn) | Silicon (Si) |
| 0.30% 0.38% | 1.30% 1.70% | 1.30% 1.70% | 0.15% 0.30% | 0.50% 0.80% | 0.40% |
34CrNiMo6 bars are most frequently utilized in the pre-hardened, Quenched and Tempered (+QT) condition, creating a highly reliable tempered martensite structure. Depending on cross-sectional bar diameter, typical minimum metrics include:
Ultimate Tensile Strength ($R_m$): 900 1200 MPa (N/mm)
Yield Strength ($R_{e}$): 700 900 MPa
Elongation ($A_5$): 10% 12%
Impact Toughness (Charpy-V): 45 J
Delivery Condition Hardness (Annealed): 248 HBW (Optimized for machining before final treatment)
Complete Through-Hardening: While standard chrome-moly grades develop a soft core in large diameters, the nickel content in 34CrNiMo6 guarantees deep hardenability down to the center of large-diameter bars (up to 150mm+).
High Fatigue & Torsional Strength: This structural profile makes it resilient against alternating dynamic stresses, cyclic load peaks, and severe torsional twisting.
Surface Nitriding Compatibility: If your component needs extreme localized wear resistance, it responds beautifully to nitriding or induction treatments, generating a hard case over 5560 HRC while leaving the core flexible and shock-resistant.
Fabrication Note: Due to its high alloy content, it features low weldability. Welding requires mandatory preheating ($200text{C} - 300text{C}$) and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) to dodge martensitic cracking in the heat-affected zone.
You will find 34CrNiMo6 round bars specified across heavy engineering, automotive powertrains, and critical structural hardgoods:
Heavy Drivetrains: Propeller shafts, heavy-duty crankshafts, high-torque industrial axles, and planetary gear sets.
Aviation & Defense: High-stress structural landing gear linkages, torque shafts, and control arms.
Fasteners & Clamping Hardware: Ultra-high-tensile studs, heavy double-bolted industrial clamping rods, and precision machine spindles.
If you are sourcing material for engineering prototypes or active manufacturing runs, several commercial bar configurations are available:
34CrNiMo6 Alloy Steel: Precision round bar stock processed through heat treatment to ensure excellent performance and durability metrics across industrial setups.
Alloy Steel Round Bar 34CrNiMo6 - Length 6m: Premium polished 6-meter manufacturing lengths, optimized with a smooth surface finish to aid automated lathe feeding and machining operations.
34crnimo6 Round Bar, 6 meter: Standard industrial-grade round stock ready for sizing, cutting, and forging into high-stress automotive and machinery components.
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