Neith Metals is a leading manufacturer and supplier located in Cairo, Egypt, with a focus on high-performance Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Forgings. Renowned for their precision engineering and unwavering commitment to quality, Neith Metals provides products that can handle the toughest industrial challenges. Their Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Forgings boast an impressive blend of strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance, making them perfect for demanding environments. Crafted using cutting-edge techniques and rigorous quality control, these forgings ensure exceptional durability and reliability, catering to vital industries like aerospace, petrochemical, marine, and power generation with consistent, long-lasting performance.
These Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Forgings primarily consist of iron, along with 15–17.5% chromium, 3–5% nickel, and 3–5% copper, plus trace amounts of niobium and manganese. This precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel showcases a tensile strength ranging from 1000 to 1310 MPa, a yield strength of about 865 MPa, and an elongation of 10–15%. It delivers outstanding toughness, hardness, and corrosion resistance while maintaining mechanical stability even at elevated temperatures. The alloy’s unique combination of high strength and wear resistance makes it ideal for demanding mechanical and structural applications.
Specifications ASTM B564 / ASME SB564 AMS 5644
Flat bar blocks up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs.
Cylinders and sleeves up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length
Discs and hubs up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs.
Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length
Rounds, shafts and step shafts up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs.
| Grade | C | Ni | Si | S | Mn | P | Cr | Cu | |
| SS 17-4 PH | min. | – | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | 15.00 | 3.0 |
| max. | 0.07 | 5.0 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 17.5 | 5.0 | |
| Grade | Tensile Strength (ksi) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (ksi) min | Hardness |
| 17-4 PH | 135 | 16 | 105 | 277 |
| STANDARD | UNS | WERKSTOFF NR. |
| 17-4 PH | S17400 | 1.4542 |
The ideal temperature range for forging Stainless Steel 17-4PH is 1850°F to 2050°F (1010°C to 1120°C). Post-forging, annealing or solution treating is necessary to achieve optimal properties.
Yes, Stainless Steel 17-4PH forgings can be forged into custom shapes. This alloy offers excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability, making it suitable for precision custom forging applications.
The forging process for Stainless Steel 17-4PH typically takes several hours, including heating, shaping, and cooling. The exact duration depends on part size, complexity, and specific forging techniques used.
Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Forgings find extensive use in applications that require high strength, corrosion resistance, and toughness. They are commonly found in aerospace components, turbine shafts, valves, fasteners, and pump parts. In the petrochemical and marine sectors, these forgings perform reliably in corrosive and high-pressure settings. They are also utilized in paper and pulp processing, food production, and power generation systems. The alloy’s excellent machinability and heat-treatable characteristics make it perfect for precision-engineered parts, ensuring long-lasting service and dependable performance even under extreme operating conditions.






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