Steel SUP10 Normalized
Heat-treated state
GB SUP10 · AISI/SAE 6150 · EN 50CrV4, 50CrVA
Use to homogenise forgings and refine grain before hardening, or where moderate strength suffices.
Values for the Normalized condition
Other SUP10 tempers and conditions
SUP10 is listed in 6 conditions; see the grade overview at SUP10.
Compare all 6 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefault soft/spheroidize annealed bar and coil for machining and forming | Stock condition for machining, cold forming and pre-heat-treat blanks before quench and temper. | 480 | 780 | 20 | 210 HB | — |
as-rolled bar, flat and coil | Cheapest mill condition for leaf-spring flats and forging stock that will be heat treated later. | 560 | 900 | 14 | 25 HRC | 7.5 % IACS |
NormalizedThis page austenitised and air cooled, refined grain | Use to homogenise forgings and refine grain before hardening, or where moderate strength suffices. | 660 | 1,000 | 13 | 31 HRC | 7.5 % IACS |
cold drawn / peeled-ground annealed bar and wire | Choose for close-tolerance bar, torsion-bar and wire blanks needing good surface before hardening. | 800 | 950 | 9 | 28 HRC | 7.4 % IACS |
Higher-temper condition for toughness-critical torsion bars and… | Use where fatigue with impact loading matters more than peak stress (stabiliser bars, heavy leaf springs). | 1,120 | 1,250 | 11 | 40 HRC | 7.2 % IACS |
Quenched and tempered | Standard spring condition: highest usable strength with adequate toughness for leaf, coil and torsion springs. | 1,300 | 1,450 | 9 | 44 HRC | — |
What is SUP10 Normalized?
SUP10 Normalized is SUP10 heat treated to Normalized — use to homogenise forgings and refine grain before hardening, or where moderate strength suffices. SUP10 Normalized has a yield strength of 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) — stronger than 80% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 13% and the elastic modulus is 206 GPa (29.9 Msi). SUP10 Normalized has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,420°C (2,588 °F). Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Normalized is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High strength — 660 MPa (95.7 ksi), better than 80% of steel grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 200°C (392 °F), worse than 93% of steel grades
- Limited ductility — 13%, worse than 78% of steel grades
- Difficult to weld — 25/100, worse than 77% of steel grades
SUP10 Normalized properties
Typical room-temperature values for SUP10 Normalized; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are SUP10 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
SUP10 Normalized has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,420°C (2,588 °F).
Mechanical14
SUP10 Normalized has a yield strength of 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) — stronger than 80% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 13% and the elastic modulus is 206 GPa (29.9 Msi).
Thermal6
SUP10 Normalized is rated for continuous service to 200°C (392 °F). It conducts heat at 44 W/m·K (25.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 57% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12.5 µm/m·K (6.94 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
SUP10 Normalized conducts electricity at 7.5 % IACS, worse than 67% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (12/100), worse than 53% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of SUP10 Normalized takes about 30 MJ of energy and emits 2.2 kg of CO₂ — more than 56% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 30%.
Manufacturability7
SUP10 Normalized's machinability is fair (45/100, worse than 65% of steel grades); weldability poor (25/100); formability poor (25/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with SUP10 Normalized
Is SUP10 easy to machine?
Machine in the annealed condition (~55 % of 1212) with rigid setups and carbide at moderate speed; above 40 HRC switch to grinding, CBN or EDM.
Can SUP10 be welded?
Effectively not weldable in the hardened state — high carbon equivalent causes cracking; if unavoidable, preheat 300–350 °C, low-hydrogen consumables and re-quench/temper the whole part.
Can SUP10 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form or coil only when annealed or as oil-tempered wire; hot forge 1050–1150 °C, finish above 900 °C, slow cool, then harden from 830–870 °C in oil and temper 400–500 °C.
What surface finishes work on SUP10?
No corrosion resistance of its own: shot-peen springs then phosphate + oil, powder coat or paint; avoid acid pickling and electroplating on hardened parts unless baked to relieve hydrogen.
SUP10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CJIS G4801 SUP10 | 0.47 – 0.55 | 0.51 |
| Si | 0.15 – 0.35 | 0.25 |
| Mn | 0.65 – 0.95 | 0.8 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | — |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | — |
| Cr | 0.8 – 1.1 | 0.95 |
| Vgrain refinement, relaxation resistance | 0.15 – 0.25 | 0.2 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.3 | — |
| Fe | balance | — |
SUP10 Normalized — frequently asked
What is SUP10 Normalized used for?
SUP10 Normalized is typically used for coil springs, leaf springs and springs. In short: heavy-duty spring bar.
What is the yield strength of SUP10 Normalized?
SUP10 Normalized has a typical yield strength of 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) — stronger than 80% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is SUP10 Normalized easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (45/100, worse than 65% of steel grades). Machine in the annealed condition (~55 % of 1212) with rigid setups and carbide at moderate speed; above 40 HRC switch to grinding, CBN or EDM.
Can SUP10 Normalized be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (25/100). Effectively not weldable in the hardened state — high carbon equivalent causes cracking; if unavoidable, preheat 300–350 °C, low-hydrogen consumables and re-quench/temper the whole part.
What surface finishes work on SUP10 Normalized?
No corrosion resistance of its own: shot-peen springs then phosphate + oil, powder coat or paint; avoid acid pickling and electroplating on hardened parts unless baked to relieve hydrogen.
Can SUP10 Normalized be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form or coil only when annealed or as oil-tempered wire; hot forge 1050–1150 °C, finish above 900 °C, slow cool, then harden from 830–870 °C in oil and temper 400–500 °C.
What is the maximum service temperature of SUP10 Normalized?
SUP10 Normalized is rated for continuous use to about 200°C (392 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in SUP10 Normalized?
Yes — SUP10 Normalized 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
- JIS G 4801 Spring steels — Japanese Standards Association (2021)
- GB/T 1222 (50CrVA) — SAC (2016)
- SAE J404 / ASTM A231 (6150 Cr-V spring steel) — SAE / ASTM (2020)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels — ASM International (1990)
- Machinery's Handbook (machinability ratings, spring design) — Industrial Press (2020)
- Mysteel / 1688 spring steel bar spot quotations (2026)
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.