I have a unique application I need help specifying a material and heat treat process for.
The application involves a circular clamp that is about 5.25 in O.D. x
4.25 in I.D. x 1.00 in thick. It is split on one side has 2 tabs with a hole in each tab on the same side as the split (It looks kind of like an external snap ring). Inserts are mounted in the two holes and a clamp screw is threaded between the two inserts. The clamp screw opens the clamp to an O.D. of about 5.88 O.D.I am looking for a material that can be surfaced hardened to about Rc
45-50, and still be ductile enough to open and close easily without cracking.I have done several searches on the internet with no luck. I would appreciate any advice on the type of material/heat treat that can/should be used for this application.
Thanks