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Bright Steel – Precision and Quality for Diverse Applications

Bright steel is a high-quality, precisely processed steel product valued across many industries for its excellent properties. Through specialized manufacturing processes, bright steel gains a smooth surface, tight tolerances, and improved mechanical characteristics. These features make it the preferred choice for demanding applications in mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, and the electrical sector.

1. Precise Dimensions and High-Quality Surfaces

Bright steel is characterized by its exact dimensions and smooth, bright surface, achieved through processes such as drawing, peeling, or grinding. This minimizes the need for rework and ensures high dimensional accuracy for end-use applications.

2. Improved Mechanical Properties

Mechanical properties such as tensile strength, hardness, and formability are optimized through cold forming. Bright steel is therefore ideal for applications requiring high precision and load capacity, such as axles, shafts, or transmission parts.

3. Variety of Shapes and Grades

Bright steel is available in various cross-sections such as round, square, flat, or hexagonal profiles, as well as in different material grades. Common materials include:

• C45 (1.0503): A non-alloy quality steel with good hardness and machinability.
• 16MnCr5 (1.7131): A low-alloy case-hardening steel with high toughness.
• 42CrMo4 (1.7225): A heat-treatable chromium-molybdenum steel with excellent strength.

Technical Specifications

Grades and Standards

• C45 (1.0503): According to EN 10277-2 for non-alloy steels.
• 16MnCr5 (1.7131): According to EN 10277-4 for case-hardening steels.
• 42CrMo4 (1.7225): According to EN 10277-5 for heat-treatable steels.

Dimensions

• Round steel: Diameters from 5 mm to 100 mm.
• Flat steel: Widths from 20 mm to 300 mm.
• Square steel: Edge lengths from 10 mm to 80 mm.

Tolerances

Bright steel is delivered with tight dimensional tolerances (e.g., h9 or h11), ensuring high precision for demanding applications.

Applications

Mechanical Engineering

In mechanical engineering, bright steel is used for the production of precision parts such as shafts, gears, and bearings. Its high dimensional accuracy and strength ensure durability and reliability.

Automotive Industry

Bright steel is used in the automotive industry for components such as axles, crankshafts, and connecting parts. Its combination of strength and precise machining makes it ideal for safety-critical components.

Electrical Industry

In the electrical industry, bright steel is used to manufacture components that require high precision and conductivity, such as electric motor shafts or contact parts.

Why Choose Bright Steel?

Bright steel offers key advantages such as precise dimensions, smooth surfaces, and optimized mechanical properties. These qualities make it essential for applications that demand high accuracy, durability, and superior surface quality. Its versatility and reliability make bright steel the first choice for projects in mechanical engineering, the automotive sector, and electrical engineering.

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