Bearing steels

Abstract

There is provided a novel bearing steel composition and a method of forming a bearing. The bearing steel composition comprises: Carbon 0.4 to 0.8 wt %; Nitrogen 0.1 to 0.2 wt %; Chromium 12 to 18 wt %; Molybdenum 0.7 to 1.3 wt %; Silicon 0.3 to 1 wt %; Manganese 0.2 to 0.8 wt %; and Iron 78 to 86.3 wt %.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of steel and bearings. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel bearing steel compositions and methods of forming bearings. Background technique [0002] Bearings are devices that allow limited relative motion between two parts. Rolling element bearings consist of inner and outer raceways and a large number of rolling elements (balls or rollers) arranged between them. For long-term reliability and performance, it is important that the different parts have a high resistance to rolling contact fatigue, wear and creep. [0003] Modern steel is manufactured using various combinations of iron and alloying elements, depending on the desired steel product application. Chromium is a commonly used alloying element for corrosion and rust resistance. Stainless steel and surgical stainless steel contain a minimum of 10% chromium. [0004] An example of a stainless steel composition is N360 The steel cont...

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Problems solved by technology

In order to avoid the effects of stray magnetic fields, the furnace is generally designed to be coaxial, which limits the size and shape of the steel that can be manufactured

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