Elmadani Saad
Hassan First University of Settat, High Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Sciences and Engineering of Biomedicals, Biophysics and Health, B.P: 555, 26000 Settat,

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Influence of Heat and Mechanical Treatments on the Mechanical and Structural Characteristics of Molded Manganese Steels Omar Ben Lenda; Hajar El Ganich; Sara Benmaziane; Elmadani Saad
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 58 No. 3 (2026): Vol. 58 No. 3(2026): June
Publisher : Directorate for Research and Community Services, Institut Teknologi Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2026.58.3.1

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This paper presents a study to improve the performance of Fe-Mn-C cast steels containing 1.7% and 2.7% Cr by weight, using two treatment methods (thermal and mechanical) applied separately to two different steel grades. This approach enables an extended service life for components such as crusher liners, mill hammers, and level crossings, without requiring complete recasting. The experimental techniques used for characterization included spark optical emission spectroscopy, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, as well as micro- and macro-hardness testing. Steel 1, with a composition of 15.51% Mn, 2.68% Cr, and 1.29% C, was heat-treated at 1070 °C and quenched in water, using different holding times and thicknesses. It was found that increasing the holding time from 30 to 50 minutes and reducing the thickness from 150 to 100 millimeters led to a complete and homogeneous dissolution of carbides. As a result, Steel 1 exhibited increased ductility. Steel 2 contains 13.45% Mn, 1.72% Cr, and 1.21% C. It underwent manual mechanical treatment, which resulted in surface hardening due to the transformation of austenite into martensite.