Corus Engineering Steels

S355J2G3 IM
An improved machining, inclusion modified low carbon manganese steel.
Features
Calcium treated steel for Inclusion modification Contains soft, deformable calcium aluminates encapsulated in manganese sulphide rather than hard alumina oxide inclusions Controlled analysis for repeatable strength and fatigue properties. Low carbon for weldability Grain size 5 or finer

Guaranteed Machinability
S355J2G3 IM steel, in the as-rolled condition, will give a V15 test speed > 370m/min using P10 uncoated carbide tools to ISO3685 condition C

Benefits
The modified inclusions are less abrasive to cutting tools, acting as a lubricant and barrier at the tool / workpiece interface. Compared with the standard grade the IM steel gives: Improved machinability with reduced machining cost Up to 30% longer tool life for a given cutting speed Up to 20% higher cutting speeds for a given tool life

Application
Welded, bolted or riveted applications

Chemical composition (wt%) Supply condition and availability

Min C Si Mn P S Al V Max 0.23 0.60 1.70 0.045 0.045 0.05 0.08 Round bars from 20-250mm dia As-rolled or normalised

Related specifications
EN 10025

Technical Service
Please contact our Customer Technical Service Department for further information or assistance in the use of IM steels.

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Mechanical properties (normalised)
Bar Size (dia) mm 20-40 40-63 63-80 80-100 100-150 150-200 200-250 Proof Stress Re N/mm min 345 335 325 315 295 285 275 490-630 490-630 490-630 490-630 470-630 450-630 450-630
2

Tensile Strength Rm N/mm

2

Elongation A5 % min 22 21 20 20 18 17 17

Impact Energy Joules (-20C) min 27 27 27 27 27 23 23

Machining Data (all IM steels)

Improved machinability is achieved across the full range of IM engineering steels irrespective of hardness level. 600 500 Machinability V15 m/min 300 200 100 0 100 IM Standard 150 200 250 300 Hardness HV 350 400 400

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