Why is 45# steel commonly used to manufacture shaft components?
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Why is 45# steel commonly used to manufacture shaft components? Why is quenching and tempering performed during manufacturing?
Surface quenching is intended to increase the surface hardness of the shaft and reduce wear.
As a common carbon steel, 45# steel has a high carbon content, resulting in high strength and hardness; it is cost-effective and possesses good wear resistance.