What is the machinability rating of Inconel 625?
General Information for Material Inconel 625
| Material Group | S - Superalloys (Heat resistant and Titanium) |
| Sub-Group | Superalloy |
| Hardness | 29.0 HRC |
| Tensile Strength | 690 [N/mm^2] |
| Machinability Range | 17% |
MACHINABILITY OF INCONEL 625 MATERIAL
Inconel 625 is a nickel-based heat resistant superalloy (HRSA) material with a machinability rating of 17% and hardness of 29 HRC.
Inconel 625 has 61% nickel and additional alloying elements per the table below.
The main feature of nickel-based alloys is their excellent strength across a wide temperature range combined with good corrosion resistance. In this sub-group, the material standards also define the allowed hardness range, and hardness is a significant factor affecting the machinability (besides the chemical composition).
Inconel 625 is among the hardest of the nickel-based alloys, and accordingly has poor machinability of only 17%.
Superalloys should be machined with a positive and sharp cutting edges. Geometries that are suitable for austenitic stainless steel will also work well on HRSA. However, quality manufacturers will have in their catalogs additional geometries that are specifically designed for these challenging materials.
Equivalent International Designations for Material Inconel 625
| Standard | Name |
|---|---|
| SAE | ASME SB443.4 |
| WNR | 2.4856 |
| DIN | NiCr22Mo9Nb |
| UNS | UNS N06625 |
| ANFOR | NC22FeDNB |
Chemical Composition for Material Inconel 625
| Element | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nickel (Ni) | 61% |
| Carbon (C) | 0.05% |
| Iron (Fe) | 4.0% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 22% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 9% |
| Aluminum (Al) | 0.3% |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.3% |
