Temper: 1/2 Hard Fabrication Properties: Good Suitability – Gas Shielded Arc Welding, Coated Metal Arc Welding, Spot Weld, Seam Weld, Butt Weld, Capacity for Being Cold Worked, Capacity for Being Hot Formed; Fair Suitability – Brazing Common Fabrication Processes: Bending; Forging; Hot forging; Hot Pressing; Welding Typical uses: Bolts; Nuts; Bearing Races; Bearings; Cams; Gears; Pump Rods; Valve Guides; Valve Seats; Valve Stems; Worm Gears; Marine Hardware Applicable Specifications: Bar – ASTM B124/B124M, SAE J463, SAE J461, AMS 4635; Die – Forgings AMS 4635, Forgings SAE J463, Forgings SAE J461, Forgings MILITARY MIL-B-16166; Forgings, Die (Hot Pressed) – ASME SB283, ASTM B283/B283M; Rod – ASTM B124/B124M, SAE J461, AMS 4635, SAE J463; Rod, Bar & Shapes - Aluminum Bronze ASME SB150, Aluminum Bronze ASTM B150/B150M; Shapes – ASTM B124/B124M |