What is the material composition of a vehicle's axle?
A general composition will do, but if anyone knows the composition of a 2003 Honda Accord LX 3.0L front axle that would be best. I'm doing a case study project in my material science class. I assume it is a type of steel, but don't know what kind. I also assume it is heat treated. If anyone knows the treatment process it goes through that would also help.
First thing you always want to consider when trying to identify a mystery steel is what it was made to do. For structural steels like A-36 a simple carbon steel (less than.3% carbon) is needed. Steels like these are not heat treatable.
Tool steels requiring strength like you axle are usually going to be a medium carbon (.4-.5%C). Typically an axle will be 1040 or a 4x40 alloy. Heat treatment on these are fairly simple.
It isn't until you get into wear resistance that you need higher carbon content.
As far as heat treating a med carbon alloy, heat to non magnetic and quench in oil (thin parts) warm water for thicker piece. Temper from 350 - 450F to get the desired hardness.
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