Manganese Steel

By Rob Ellis | 31st January, 2017 Manganese Steel with a 11% to 14% manganese content is a work hardening steel. With its high carbon (approximately 1.2%) and high manganese contents it combines its work hardening resistance to wear characteristics with high toughness and ductility. When in service the steel can be subjected to repeated impact or abrasion, which will then work harden the steel. Due to the steels excellent work hardening characteristics it is extremely difficult to machine which can limit its range of suitable applications. Cutting and machining the steel by conventional methods is nigh on impossible, the best process for cutting is using plasma arc or laser cutting.In its supply condition high manganese steel has a hardness of approximately 200HB and an approximate tensile strength of 880 N/mm². This tough interior is maintained when the steel is work hardened. As an austenitic manganese steel it can work harden in service up to 500HB

For more information on Manganese Steel talk to West Yorkshire Steel Co Ltd