Steel 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn
Supply condition
EN 25MnCr5
Close tolerance bright bar for automatic-lathe parts and shafts finished by carburizing after machining.
Values for the Cold Drawn condition
Other 25MnCr5 tempers and conditions
25MnCr5 is listed in 8 conditions; see the grade overview at 25MnCr5.
Compare all 8 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefault soft annealed for machining | Standard stock condition for bar and forging blanks; softest state for turning, hobbing and cold work before carburizing. | 360 | 580 | 20 | 190 HB | — |
Treated to a specified hardness range | Ordered when the mill must guarantee a narrow hardness window for automatic machining lines. | 370 | 620 | 19 | 10 HRC | 8 % IACS |
Treated to ferrite-pearlite structure | Delivery condition specified when a defined FP microstructure and hardness band are needed for consistent gear hobbing. | 380 | 620 | 19 | 12 HRC | 8 % IACS |
Hot Rolled / As-Rolled (+AR) | Cheapest mill condition for forging or re-heat-treating stock where machinability is not critical. | 420 | 680 | 17 | 16 HRC | 8.2 % IACS |
air cooled from ~880 °C | Uniform fine ferrite-pearlite for forgings before carburizing; reduces distortion in case hardening. | 420 | 660 | 18 | 14 HRC | 8.2 % IACS |
Cold DrawnThis page bright drawn bar | Close tolerance bright bar for automatic-lathe parts and shafts finished by carburizing after machining. | 580 | 750 | 10 | 20 HRC | 8.2 % IACS |
Quenched and tempered | Choose when the part needs uniform through-strength (shafts, bolts) rather than a hard wear case. | 800 | 1,000 | 12 | 32 HRC | — |
carburized, quenched and low-temperature tempered (58-62 HRC case) | The functional end condition for gears and pins: hard wear-resistant case over a tough, high-strength core. | 850 | 1,150 | 9 | 60 HRC | — |
What is 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn?
25MnCr5 Cold Drawn is 25MnCr5 supplied in the Cold Drawn condition — close tolerance bright bar for automatic-lathe parts and shafts finished by carburizing after machining. 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 580 MPa (84.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) — stronger than 75% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi). 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,425°C (2,597 °F). Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Cold Drawn is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Easy to machine — 63/100, better than 92% of steel grades
- High strength — 580 MPa (84.1 ksi), better than 75% of steel grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 180°C (356 °F), worse than 98% of steel grades
- Limited ductility — 10%, worse than 91% of steel grades
- Low fracture toughness — 60 MPa·√m (54.6 ksi·√in), worse than 78% of steel grades
25MnCr5 Cold Drawn properties
Typical room-temperature values for 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn; 23 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 25MnCr5 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
25MnCr5 Cold Drawn has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,425°C (2,597 °F).
Mechanical15
25MnCr5 Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 580 MPa (84.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) — stronger than 75% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi).
Thermal6
25MnCr5 Cold Drawn is rated for continuous service to 180°C (356 °F). It conducts heat at 44 W/m·K (25.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 57% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 11.5 µm/m·K (6.39 µin/in·°F).
Electrical2
25MnCr5 Cold Drawn has an electrical resistivity of 2.1×10⁻⁷ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (10/100), worse than 86% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn takes about 29 MJ of energy and emits 2.1 kg of CO₂ — less than 53% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 30%.
Manufacturability8
25MnCr5 Cold Drawn's machinability is good (63/100, better than 92% of steel grades); weldability fair (40/100); formability fair (35/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn
Is 25MnCr5 easy to machine?
Machine in the +A/+FP condition with coated carbide (~150–200 m/min turning); finish gear teeth before carburizing and grind after hardening.
Can 25MnCr5 be welded?
Weldable only with care — CE ≈ 0.65, so preheat 200–300 °C, low-hydrogen consumables and stress relief; never weld carburized surfaces.
Can 25MnCr5 be formed, bent or molded?
Hot forges readily at 1100–850 °C; cold heading/upsetting possible in soft-annealed bar, with normalizing before case hardening.
What surface finishes work on 25MnCr5?
Case-hardened parts are ground then phosphated, black-oxided or Zn/Zn-Ni plated (bake to avoid hydrogen embrittlement); no anodizing.
25MnCr5 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Chigher C than 20MnCr5 for greater core strength | 0.22 – 0.29 | 0.25 |
| Si | ≤ 0.4 | 0.25 |
| Mn | 1.1 – 1.4 | 1.25 |
| Cr | 1 – 1.3 | 1.15 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| SS-variant (25MnCrS5) 0.020-0.040 for machinability | ≤ 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Fe | balance | — |
25MnCr5 Cold Drawn — frequently asked
What is 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn used for?
25MnCr5 Cold Drawn is typically used for gears, industrial drive shafts and pins. In short: carburizing Cr-Mn plate.
What is the yield strength of 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn?
25MnCr5 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 580 MPa (84.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) — stronger than 75% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 8 listed tempers.
Is 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (63/100, better than 92% of steel grades). Machine in the +A/+FP condition with coated carbide (~150–200 m/min turning); finish gear teeth before carburizing and grind after hardening.
Can 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (40/100). Weldable only with care — CE ≈ 0.65, so preheat 200–300 °C, low-hydrogen consumables and stress relief; never weld carburized surfaces.
What surface finishes work on 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn?
Case-hardened parts are ground then phosphated, black-oxided or Zn/Zn-Ni plated (bake to avoid hydrogen embrittlement); no anodizing.
Can 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn be formed, bent or molded?
Hot forges readily at 1100–850 °C; cold heading/upsetting possible in soft-annealed bar, with normalizing before case hardening.
What is the maximum service temperature of 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn?
25MnCr5 Cold Drawn is rated for continuous use to about 180°C (356 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn?
Yes — 25MnCr5 Cold Drawn is available for CNC machining and sheet metal; every part is priced by an engineer rather than instantly. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- EN 10084 — Case hardening steels: technical delivery conditions — CEN (2008)
- DIN 17210 / SEW 550 (historic case-hardening steel data) — DIN / VDEh (1987)
- Stahlschlüssel (Key to Steel) — Verlag Stahlschlüssel Wegst (2019)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.4 — Heat Treating (carburizing practice) — ASM International (1991)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.