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SUH310 Steel: AISI 310S Equivalent — Austenitic Heat-Resistant Steel for Furnace Applications up to 1100°C

SUH310 is 25Cr-20Ni austenitic heat-resistant steel for service up to 1100°C — the highest-temperature standard JIS grade for load-bearing furnace applications. Full guide with composition, creep data, carburizing atmosphere limitations, and comparison with SUH309 and SUH330.
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JIS SUP7 Steel: SAE 9255 Equivalent — Si-Mn Spring Steel for Heavy-Duty Leaf Springs

JIS SUP7 is a Si-Mn alloy spring steel (JIS G4801) nearest to SAE 9255. Explore chemical composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and how it compares to SUP6 and SUP12.
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JIS SUP3 Steel: SAE 1075 Equivalent — High-Carbon Spring Steel for Thin-Section Applications

JIS SUP3 is a high-carbon spring steel (JIS G4801) nearest to SAE 1075/1080. Learn composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and when to choose it over alloy spring grades.
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SS400, S45C & SCM435: Steel Selection Guide for Mechanical Designers

SS400 (≈A36), S45C (≈1045), SCM435 (≈4135): learn how to choose the right JIS steel for your design. Includes chemical composition comparison, hardenability data, failure cases, and sourcing tips for engineers outside Japan.
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JIS SUP12 Steel: SAE 9262 Equivalent — Si-Cr Spring Steel for High-Fatigue Applications

JIS SUP12 is a Si-Cr alloy spring steel nearest to SAE 9262. Explore chemical composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and selection tips vs. SUP7.
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JIS SUP11A Steel: SAE 5160H Equivalent — Mn-Cr-B Spring Steel for Large-Section Springs

JIS SUP11A is a Mn-Cr-B alloy spring steel (JIS G4801) nearest to SAE 5160H. Learn composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and why boron makes it ideal for large cross-section springs.
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JIS SUP10 Steel: SAE 6150 Equivalent — Cr-V Spring Steel for Precision and Aerospace Springs

JIS SUP10 is a Cr-V alloy spring steel (JIS G4801) nearest to SAE 6150 and EN 51CrV4. Discover composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and when to choose it for high-performance springs.
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SS400 vs SM400: Why Japan’s Two “Same-Strength” Structural Steels Are Not Interchangeable

SS400 and SM400 have identical tensile strength, yet engineers in Japan treat them as completely different materials. Learn why — and what to order outside Japan.
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SNCM625 Steel: International Equivalents, Properties & Heat Treatment Guide

SNCM625 equivalent grades (DIN 34CrNiMo6, AISI 4340), chemical composition, mechanical properties, and heat treatment for large-section shafts. Metric and imperial data included.
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SNCM415 Steel: International Equivalents, Properties & Carburizing Guide

SNCM415 equivalent grades (AISI 4320, DIN 18CrNiMo7-6), chemical composition, carburized case and core properties, and heat treatment. Full metric and imperial data for engineers.