DIN 2076 vs. ASTM A 877
DIN 2076 vs. ASTM A 877
DIN 2076 vs. ASTM A 877
ASTM A 877 93 Oil-tempered, Cr-Si alloy steel Valve spring quality, suitable for high dynamic stresses at moderately elevated temperatures No defects allowed within 1% of outer diameter (hot-acid etch) Decarburization must be < 25 m (measured from outer diameter) Stringent requirements for inclusion levels (ASTM E 45)
No real requirements for surface defects No real requirement for decarburization limit No real requirement for inclusion levels
KEY POINTS Both materials have similar requirements for tensile strength, but microstructure (oil-tempered alloy steel vs. patented, cold-drawn carbon steel) differences result in better load loss for Cr-Si, especially at 150 C. The additional requirements for surface defects, decarburization, and inclusion levels make the Cr-Si Valve Spring Quality wire substantially better for fatigue applications.