4142 Round Bar: Material Profile
4142 provides a slightly different carbon range than 4140 and should be ordered to the exact specification shown on the drawing or purchase requirement.
It may be supplied annealed, normalized, cold-finished, or quenched and tempered depending on downstream processing.
Purchase to the controlling ASTM, SAE, AMS, or customer specification. Section size, supply condition, mechanical properties, surface limits, testing, and heat/lot traceability can change the acceptable material and processing route.
Key Characteristics
- High strength potential
- Good hardenability
- Good fatigue resistance
- Broad heat-treatment response
Common Applications
- Drive components
- Shafts and couplings
- Tooling and holders
- Oilfield and heavy-equipment parts
Specification Requirements
Identify the governing specification and revision, product form, section size, condition, mechanical properties, testing, and certification requirements. The purchase specification and material certification govern the order.