BS EN 4098:2007

What is BS EN 4098  -   Remelted steel for aerospace application about?

BS EN 4098 is part of the series of EN metallic material standards for aerospace applications. The general organization of this series is described in EN 4258 . BS EN 4098 specifies the requirements relating to Steel FE-PL1507 (40CrMoV12), Remelted, hardened and tempered, forgings De ≤ 50 mm, 1250 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 1400 MPa for aerospace applications.

Who is BS EN 4098 - Remelted steel for aerospace application for ?

BS EN 4098  on Remelted 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 4098 - Remelted 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 airplanes, spaceships, submarines, etc., structural decisions are based on function. There are some specific applications where aerospace grade stainless steel may surpass aluminum in performance. For years, the go-to material for aerospace applications was aluminum. However, in recent years, aerospace manufacturers have started investigating alternatives to aluminum, one of them b...