What is BS EN 4630 - Solution and precipitation treated steel for aerospace application about?
BS EN 4630 is part of the series of European metallic material standards for aerospace applications. The general organization of this series is described in EN 4258.
BS EN 4630 specifies the requirements relating to Steel X4CrNiMo16-5-1 (1.4418), Air melted, Hardened and tempered, Forgings, De ≤ 200 mm, 900 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 1 050 MPafor aerospace applications.
Who is BS EN 4630 - Solution and precipitation treated steel for aerospace application for?
BS EN 4630 on solution and precipitation treated steel for aerospace application is useful for:
- The aerospace and defence industry
- Manufacturers of aerospace equipment and components
- Vendors / Manufacturers and suppliers of sheet and strip steel for aerospace
- Purchase divisions/component sourcing personnel
- Product design engineers
- Aeronautical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 4630 - Solution and precipitation treated steel for aerospace application?
There are many considerations to make when creating parts for aerospace applications, such as the shape, weight, and durability of a part. These factors can all affect the aircraft’s flight worthiness.
When designing the interiors or exterior of vessels such as aeroplanes, spaceships, submarines, etc., structural decisions are based on function. There are some specific applications where aerospace grade stainless steel may surpass aluminium in performance. For years, the go-to material for aerospace applications was aluminium. However, in recent years, aerospace manufacturers have started investigating alternatives to aluminium, one of them being aerospace grade stainless steel.
BS EN 4630 provides you with the requirements for steel for aerospace applications so that the products are suitable for the required purpose.
The guidelines in BS EN 4630 contribute towards including high-quality components for aerospace that are responsible for the smooth and safe functioning of vessels.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 4630:2014 supersedes BS EN 4630:2007. BS EN 4630:2014 includes editorial changes with respect to BS EN 4630:2007.