1.6568 | 30CrNiMo5-5 broken shaft
Numeric designation | 1.6568 |
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Chemical designation | 30CrNiMo5-5 |
State | broken shaft |
Etching | 3 % Nital |
In the near-surface region of this shaft, a white layer (WEA White Etching Area) of tetragonal martensite has formed (rehardening zone). This was caused by slippage in the bearing seat. The WEA led to local spallings, which resulted in a fatigue fracture.