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CNC machining of 52100, SUJ2, and GCr15 high-carbon chromium bearing steel — the definitive material for rolling contact fatigue applications. Full heat treatment, sub-zero treatment, precision grinding, and superfinishing managed as a single-source process.
52100 · SUJ2 · GCr15 — One Steel, Three Standards
| Carbone (C) | 0.98–1.10% |
| Chrome (Cr) | 1.30–1.60% |
| Manganèse (Mn) | 0.25–0.45% |
| Silicium (Si) | 0.15–0.35% |
| Sulfur (S) max | 0.015% |
| Phosphorus (P) max | 0.025% |
| Carbone (C) | 0.95–1.10% |
| Chrome (Cr) | 1.30–1.60% |
| Manganèse (Mn) | 0.50% max |
| Silicium (Si) | 0.15–0.35% |
| Sulfur (S) max | 0.025% |
| Phosphorus (P) max | 0.025% |
| Carbone (C) | 0.95–1.05% |
| Chrome (Cr) | 1.40–1.65% |
| Manganèse (Mn) | 0.25–0.45% |
| Silicium (Si) | 0.15–0.35% |
| Sulfur (S) max | 0.020% |
| Phosphorus (P) max | 0.027% |
Why 52100 / GCr15 for Rolling Contact Applications
Bearing steel is not just hard — it is engineered at the microstructural level for a specific failure mode: rolling contact fatigue. The fine, uniform chromium carbide distribution produced by proper heat treatment is what distinguishes bearing steel from general high-carbon or tool steels of similar hardness.
From Annealed Bar to HRC 62 Precision Ground Part
Bearing steel heat treatment is more controlled than general alloy steel — austenitizing temperature window is narrow, sub-zero treatment is routinely required, and tempering must be low enough to preserve maximum hardness while reducing brittleness.
Machining 52100 / GCr15 — Considérations clés
Comment nous usinons Bearing Steel Parts



52100 vs Other High-Hardness Steels
| Propriété | 52100 / GCr15 | 440C SS | Acier outil D2 | 4140 (HT) | M2 HSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dureté maximale | HRC 60–64 | HRC 58–60 | HRC 58–62 | HRC 34–42 | HRC 62–65 |
| Rolling Contact Fatigue | ★★★★★ Best | ★★★ Modéré | ★★ Pauvre | ★ Not rated | ★★ Pauvre |
| Résistance à la corrosion | Low (non-SS) | Good (SS) | Faible | Faible | Faible |
| Machinability (annealed) | ★★★ Modéré | ★★★ Modéré | ★★ Difficile | ★★★★ Bon | ★★ Difficile |
| Sub-Zero Treatment | Required (standard) | Recommended | Recommended | Not typical | Sometimes |
| Application principale | Bearings, ball screws, precision rolling contact | Bearings (corrosive env.) | Dies, punches, cutting tools | Shafts, structural parts | Cutting tools, drills |
| Choose When | Maximum rolling contact fatigue life, non-corrosive environment | Corrosive environment + bearing application | Sliding wear / die application | Moderate hardness structural parts | Cutting tool application |
Typical Bearing Steel Parts Nous produisons
52100 / GCr15
GCr15 / 52100
52100 / SUJ2
52100 / GCr15
GCr15 / 52100Bearing Steel for Precision Demanding Applications
Bearing Steel Projects Nous avons livré

GCr15 Bearing Outer Race — Industrial Gearbox Drive Unit

GCr15 Precision Valve Ball — High-Pressure Hydraulic Check Valve · 5,000 pcs
Comment nous produisons Bearing Steel Parts
Traitements de surface pour Bearing Steel Parts
Bearing steel (52100 / GCr15) is not a stainless steel — it has no inherent corrosion resistance. Surface treatment is required for parts exposed to moisture or process fluids. Key constraint: high hardness (HRC 60+) limits treatment options — hydrogen embrittlement risk must be managed for any treatment applied to hardened steel.
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Foire Aux Questions
Common questions about 52100, SUJ2, and GCr15 bearing steel — grade equivalency, heat treatment, sub-zero processing, precision grinding, and surface finishing.
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