CarTech® TrimRite® Stainless

Identification
UNS Number
• S42010  
 

Type Analysis
Single figures are nominal except where noted.
Carbon 0.15 to 0.30 % Manganese (Maximum) 1.00 %
Phosphorus (Maximum) 0.040 % Sulfur (Maximum) 0.030 %
Silicon (Maximum) 1.00 % Chromium 13.50 to 15.00 %
Nickel 0.25 to 1.00 % Molybdenum 0.40 to 1.00 %
Iron Balance        
 

General Information
Description
CarTech TrimRite stainless is a hardenable martensitic stainless steel that provides a moderately high level of corrosion resistance,
hardness up to Rockwell C 51, good cold formability and ease of heat treatment, all of which combine to provide an alloy which has
been used for many applications such as fasteners, especially self-drilling types, cutlery, food processing equipment, valve parts,
gauges, guides, shafting, conveyor chain and instruments. 
 
CarTech TrimRite stainless has also been used in medical and surgical applications for cutting and scraping tools. 
 
The alloy can be hot worked, cold worked, machined and heat treated using the same equipment and methods used for Type 410
stainless steel. 
 
CarTech TrimRite stainless is balanced to be fully martensitic in the hardened condition and is magnetic in all conditions. 
 
In laboratory tests, self-drilling fasteners of CarTech TrimRite stainless heat treated to Rockwell C 50 have shown good drilling
capability. At a constant drill load of 35 pounds and a speed of 2500 rpm, No. 8 x 3/4" self-drilling fasteners drilled through
0.062"-thick cold-rolled 1010 carbon steel at Rockwell B 80 in 3.0 seconds or less.
Elevated Temperature Use
Carpenter TrimRite stainless is not usually recommended for elevated temperature applications, since corrosion resistance and
toughness will be reduced if the alloy is heated above about 700/800°F (371/427°C) after hardening and tempering as recommended.
 

Corrosion Resistance
Laboratory tests have shown TrimRite stainless to have better corrosion resistance than Types 410, 420 and 440 in a number of
environments. It has good resistance to rusting and corrosion by atmospheric conditions and various chloride-containing
environments. Cones of TrimRite stainless ground with 400 grit paper and passivated in 20% nitric acid containing 2% sodium
dichromate showed a high level of corrosion resistance when tested for 22 hours in copper acidified salt spray (ASTM B368-CASS
test) and also when tested for 200 hours in 95°F (35°C), 5% neutral salt spray (ASTM B117). 
 
Additionally, the alloy has good resistance to mild atmospheres, mild chemicals, most foodstuffs and many petroleum products. 
 
For maximum corrosion resistance parts must be free of scale, foreign particles, free iron and surface imperfections which can trap
foreign material and contribute to pitting and crevice corrosion, especially in the presence of chlorides. The presence of any of these
conditions will decrease the resistance to rusting in accelerated corrosion tests. Finished parts should be passivated.
 

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Important Note:The following 4-level rating scale is intended for comparative purposes only. Corrosion testing is recommended;
factors which affect corrosion resistance include temperature, concentration, pH, impurities, aeration, velocity, crevices, deposits,
metallurgical condition, stress, surface finish and dissimilar metal contact.
 
Nitric Acid Moderate Sulfuric Acid Restricted
Phosphoric Acid Restricted Sodium Hydroxide Moderate
Salt Spray (NaCl) Moderate Sea Water Restricted
Humidity Moderate    
 
 

Properties
Physical Properties
Specific Gravity 7.75  
Density 0.2800 lb/in³ 
Mean Specific Heat (32 to 212°F) 0.1100 Btu/lb/°F 
Mean CTE (32 to 212°F) 5.61 x 10 -6 in/in/°F 
Modulus of Elasticity (E) 29.0 x 10 3 ksi 
Electrical Resistivity (70°F) 335.0 ohm-cir-mil/ft 
Typical Mechanical Properties
Annealed: 
The hyperlink entitled "Typical Room Temperature Mechanical Properties" shows typical mechanical properties for annealed TrimRite
stainless wire, strip, and bar. In the annealed condition, relatively low hardness, tensile and yield strengths are conductive to cold
forming. 
 
Hardened + Tempered: 
Typical properties and the effect of tempering are shown in the hyperlinks entitled "Typical Room Temperature Mechanical Properties
of Bar, Typical Room Temperature Mechanical Properties of Strip". To avoid loss in toughness, tempering temperatures should not
exceed 600°F (316°C). 
 
In the hardened condition, this alloy has hardness and tensile strength comparable to Type 420 but possesses the higher ductility
expected for Type 410. The table shown in the hyperlink entitled "Typical Room Temperature Mechanical Properties for Type 410 and
Type 420 Bar" is used for comparison. 
 
Typical Fatigue Strength: 
Fatigue strength determined by a rotating beam test for bar tempered at 400°F (204°C), Rockwell C 50. Endurance limit (typical
value) is 115 ksi (793 MPa). The hyperlink entitled "Rotating Beam Fatigue Strength" shows the fatigue data for TrimRite stainless.

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Heat Treatment
Annealing
Heat uniformly to 1350/1400°F (732/760°C) for two to four hours on heat---remove from furnace and cool to room temperature. The
hardness will be approximately Rockwell B 88/90 or equivalent. For lowest hardness (Rockwell B 82/87) heat to 1560°F (850°C) one
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to two hours on heat, cool in the furnace at a rate not exceeding 50°F (28°C) per hour to 1200°F (650°C), and then remove from the
furnace and cool in air to room temperature.
Hardening
Carpenter TrimRite stainless readily lends itself to heat treating in both batch and continuous types of heat treating furnaces. For the
maximum attainable hardness of Rockwell C 49/52 the alloy should be heated to 1900°F (1040°C) and rapidly cooled to room
temperature by quenching in oil or by forced air or gas cooling. Fifteen minutes on heat at 1900°F (1040°C) is generally adequate for
screws, clips, pins, wire and other small parts. A longer time (up to a maximum of about one hour) is required for larger sections.
When heat treating in a protective atmosphere, nitrogen or argon with a dew point no higher than -40°F (-40°C) is suggested.
Dissociated ammonia is considered unsuitable because of the risk of nitriding the work and the resulting reduction in corrosion
resistance.
Tempering
After hardening, parts should be tempered one to two hours at 350/400°F (177/204°C). When less than maximum hardness is
required parts may be tempered up to 600°F (316°C).
 

Workability
Cold Working
The cold forming characteristics of Carpenter TrimRite stainless in operations such as heading, thread rolling, slotting, extrusion,
drawing and flattening are similar to a number of other 400 series martensitic stainless steels. Field trials have shown the cold
headability to be only slightly less than Type 410. The hyperlink entitled "The Effect of Cold Work on Room Temperature Tensile
Properties" shows the effect of cold work on room temperature tensile properties starting from the annealed condition.

Machinability
TrimRite stainless is normally machined in the annealed condition and is similar to Type 420. Cutting tools must be kept sharp. A
coolant consisting of a chlorinated mineral oil with sulfur should be satisfactory for most machining operations. 
 
Following are typical feeds and speeds for TrimRite stainless.

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Additional Machinability Notes

When using carbide tools, surface speed feet/ minute (SFPM) can be increased between 2 and 3 times over the high-speed
suggestions. Feeds can be increased between 50 and 100%. 
 
Figures used for all metal removal operations covered are average. On certain work, the nature of the part may require adjustments
of speeds and feeds. Each job has to be developed for best production results with optimum tool life. Speeds or feeds should be
increased or decreased in small steps. 
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Drill Capacity: 
In laboratory tests, self-drilling fasteners of TrimRite stainless heat treated to Rockwell C 50 have shown good drilling capability. At a
constant drill load of 35 pounds and a speed of 2500 rpm, No. 8 x 3/4" self-drilling fasteners drilled through 0.062"-thick cold-rolled
1010 carbon steel at Rockwell B 80 in 3.0 seconds or less.
 

Other Information
Wear Resistance
Dry-sand abrasive wear tests per ASTM G65, Practice B have shown TrimRite Stainless to be equivalent to Type 420.

Descaling (Cleaning)
Prior to Heat Treating 
 
In those cases where metal will not be removed from the surface of the part after heat treating by grinding, machining or some other
method, it is imperative that the surface of the steel be cleaned to remove all foreign materials such as soap, oil, grease, coatings
including copper, sulfur-bearing compounds and other substances which can react with the metal at a high temperature (e.g.,
hardening temperature). 
 
Most lubricants and grease can be removed by tumbling or vibratory washing in 140°F (60°C) alkaline solution followed by water
rinsing or cleaning in an organic solvent. 
 
When stripping copper after cold heading, parts should be degreased and then stripped in 20% by volume nitric acid at 120/140°F
(49/60°C) followed by a thorough water rinse. 
 
After Hardening 
 
After hardening and tempering, parts in a finished condition should be passivated.
Applicable Specifications
• ASTM A276 • ASTM A493  
Forms Manufactured
• Bar-Rounds • Billet
• Strip • Wire
• Wire-Rod  

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•  Alloy Selection for Cold Forming (Part II)
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•  How to Select the Right Stainless Steel or High Temperature Alloy for Heading
•  Improved Stainless Steels for Medical Instrument Tubing
•  New Ideas for Machining Austenitic Stainless Steels
•  Passivating and Electropolishing Stainless Steel Parts
•  Specialty Alloys And Titanium Shapes To Consider For Latest Medical Materials Requirements
•  Unique Properties Required of Alloys for the Medical and Dental Products Industry
 
Disclaimer:
The information and data presented herein are typical or average values and are not a guarantee of maximum or minimum values. Applications specifically suggested for
material described herein are made solely for the purpose of illustration to enable the reader to make his/her own evaluation and are not intended as warranties, either
express or implied, of fitness for these or other purposes. There is no representation that the recipient of this literature will receive updated editions as they become available.
 
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Edition Date: 6/9/06
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