Steel 16NCD13 - 1.6657 - 14NiCrMo 13-4

16NCD13 Case-Hardening Steel: Reliability, Strength, and Performance

The 16NCD13 is a lightly alloyed case-hardening steel, often used in applications requiring fatigue and wear resistance. It is primarily suited for parts subjected to high stresses, such as safety components, in sectors as diverse as automotive, precision mechanics, and aerospace.

This high-performance steel has found the right balance between good core toughness and high surface strength, further enhanced through carbon addition. Thanks to a fine microstructure and the presence of nickel in the alloy, it also offers good fatigue resistance. Although it has decent weldability, 16NCD13 still requires specific precautions (preheating, post-heating, etc.). It is typically used for heavy repetitive mechanical parts such as gears, pinions, drive shafts, and axles.

In short, the 16NCD13 steel is chosen for its mechanical properties in extreme environments, such as the aerospace sector. Offering an excellent compromise between surface hardness, wear resistance, core toughness, and fatigue strength, it is built to last despite high cyclic stresses.