HK40 Tie Rod End Housing
ASTM A297 HK40 / UNS J94204. 0.23–2.85 kg across 5 catalogued sizes.
The Tie Rod End Housing is supplied as an investment casting in HK40 (ASTM A297 HK40 / UNS J94204). In this grade the 5 catalogued sizes weigh 0.23 to 2.85 kg as cast, before machining allowance. Higher carbon HK for creep strength in reformer tubes and furnace hardware.
- Specification
- ASTM A297 HK40 / UNS J94204
- Corrosion
- Excellent oxidation resistance; not for wet corrosion.
- Temperature
- continuous service to approx. +1100 C
- Density
- 7.75 g/cm³
- Also known as
- ASTM A297 HK40, UNS J94204, EN 1.4848
- Casting weight
- 0.23 – 2.85 kg
Why HK40 for a tie rod end housing
- Fabrication
- Machinability: poor. Weldability: fair. Both change the finished cost as much as the metal price does, and neither shows up on a materials comparison table.
Casting Weight in HK40
As-cast weight per size, before machining allowance, scaled from the alloy density. Gates and risers are additional and are not part of the finished-part weight.
| Size | Casting weight in HK40 (kg) |
|---|---|
| 60 mm | 0.23 |
| 75 mm | 0.44 |
| 90 mm | 0.76 |
| 110 mm | 1.38 |
| 140 mm | 2.85 |
Alternatives to HK40 for This Part
The question is rarely "tell me about this grade" — it is "this grade, or something else?". These are the other grades this part is legitimately cast in.
| Grade | Specification | Corrosion | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCB | ASTM A216 WCB / UNS J03002 | None inherent — carbon steel castings are painted, plated or galvanized for corrosion protection. | approx. -29 C to +425 C |
| AISI 4140 Cast | ASTM A732 Gr 4140 / UNS G41400 (42CrMo4) | None inherent; specify plating or a coating. | approx. -40 C to +425 C |
| AISI 8620 Cast | ASTM A732 Gr 8620 / UNS G86200 | None inherent; case-hardened surfaces are usually oiled or phosphated. | approx. -40 C to +400 C |
| HK30 | ASTM A297 HK30 / UNS J94203 (GX40CrNiSi25-12) | Excellent oxidation resistance in hot air and exhaust gas; not a wet-corrosion alloy. | continuous service to approx. +1050 C |
| A356 / A356-T6 | ASTM B26 A356-T6 / AlSi7Mg0.3 | Good atmospheric resistance; anodize or coat for marine exposure. | approx. -50 C to +150 C |
Alloys & Grades
The Tie Rod End Housing is cast in 7 of the 63 grades we work in. Those are listed first; the full reference tree is underneath, with each designation shown alongside its ASTM/UNS, EN and GB equivalents.
- WCB ASTM A216 WCB / UNS J03002
- AISI 4140 Cast ASTM A732 Gr 4140 / UNS G41400 (42CrMo4)
- AISI 8620 Cast ASTM A732 Gr 8620 / UNS G86200
- HK30 ASTM A297 HK30 / UNS J94203 (GX40CrNiSi25-12)
- HK40 ASTM A297 HK40 / UNS J94204
- A356 / A356-T6 ASTM B26 A356-T6 / AlSi7Mg0.3
- Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) ASTM B367 Gr C-5 / UNS R56400 (Ti-6Al-4V)
Browse all 63 cast grades we work instainless · carbon & low-alloy · nickel & cobalt · copper · aluminium · titanium
Austenitic Cast Stainless Steel
- CF8 ASTM A351 CF8 · UNS J92600 · AISI 304 cast · EN 1.4308
- CF3 ASTM A351 CF3 · UNS J92500 · AISI 304L cast · EN 1.4309
- CF8M ASTM A351 CF8M · UNS J92900 · AISI 316 cast · EN 1.4408
- CF3M ASTM A351 CF3M · UNS J92800 · AISI 316L cast · EN 1.4409
- CF8C ASTM A351 CF8C · UNS J92710 · AISI 347 cast · EN 1.4552
- CG8M ASTM A351 CG8M · UNS J93000 · AISI 317 cast
- CN7M ASTM A351 CN7M · UNS N08007 · Alloy 20 cast · Carpenter 20
- CK3MCuN ASTM A351 CK3MCuN · UNS J93254 · 254 SMO cast · EN 1.4547
- CN3MN ASTM A351 CN3MN · UNS J94651 · AL-6XN cast
Martensitic Cast Stainless Steel
- CA15 ASTM A743 CA15 · UNS J91150 · AISI 410 cast · EN 1.4008
- CA40 ASTM A743 CA40 · UNS J91153 · AISI 420 cast · EN 1.4034
- CA6NM ASTM A743 CA6NM · UNS J91540 · EN 1.4313 · GX4CrNi13-4
- CA15M ASTM A743 CA15M · UNS J91151
- CA6N ASTM A743 CA6N · UNS J91650
Precipitation-Hardening Cast Stainless Steel
- CB7Cu-1 (17-4 PH) ASTM A747 CB7Cu-1 · UNS J92180 · 17-4 PH cast · AISI 630
- CB7Cu-2 (15-5 PH) ASTM A747 CB7Cu-2 · UNS J92110 · 15-5 PH cast
Duplex & Super Duplex Cast Stainless Steel
- CD3MN (2205) ASTM A890 Gr 4A · UNS J92205 · Duplex 2205 cast · EN 1.4470
- CE3MN (2507) ASTM A890 Gr 5A · UNS J93404 · Super Duplex 2507 cast · EN 1.4469
- CD4MCu ASTM A890 Gr 1A · UNS J93370
- CD3MWCuN (Zeron 100) ASTM A890 Gr 6A · UNS J93380 · Zeron 100 cast
Heat-Resistant Cast Stainless Steel
- HK30 ASTM A297 HK30 · UNS J94203 · GX40CrNiSi25-12
- HK40 ASTM A297 HK40 · UNS J94204 · EN 1.4848
- HH ASTM A297 HH · UNS J93503 · EN 1.4837 cast
- HT ASTM A297 HT · UNS J94605
- HP ASTM A297 HP · UNS J95705 · GX40NiCrSi35-25
Carbon Steel Castings
- WCB ASTM A216 WCB · UNS J03002 · GP240GH · EN 1.0619
- WCC ASTM A216 WCC · UNS J02503
- WCA ASTM A216 WCA · UNS J02502
- LCB ASTM A352 LCB · UNS J03003
- LCC ASTM A352 LCC · UNS J02505
- AISI 1045 Cast ASTM A732 Gr 1045 · UNS G10450 · C45 · 45#
Low-Alloy Steel Castings
- AISI 4140 Cast ASTM A732 Gr 4140 · UNS G41400 · 42CrMo4 · EN 1.7225
- AISI 8620 Cast ASTM A732 Gr 8620 · UNS G86200 · 20CrNiMo
- WC6 ASTM A217 WC6 · UNS J12072 · 1.25Cr-0.5Mo · G17CrMo5-5
- WC9 ASTM A217 WC9 · UNS J21890 · 2.25Cr-1Mo · G17CrMo9-10
- C5 ASTM A217 C5 · UNS J42045 · 5Cr-0.5Mo
- C12A ASTM A217 C12A · UNS J84090 · Grade 91 · 9Cr-1Mo-V
- AISI 4340 Cast ASTM A732 Gr 4340 · UNS G43400 · 40CrNiMoA
Nickel-Base Alloy Castings
- Inconel 625 (CW6MC) ASTM A494 CW6MC · UNS N26625 · Inconel 625 · Alloy 625
- Inconel 718 AMS 5383 · UNS N07718 · Alloy 718 · GH4169
- Inconel 713C AMS 5391 · UNS N07713 · Alloy 713C
- Hastelloy C (CW6M) ASTM A494 CW6M · UNS N30107 · Hastelloy C cast
- Hastelloy C-276 (CW12MW) ASTM A494 CW12MW · UNS N30002 · Alloy C-276 cast
- Monel M-35-1 ASTM A494 M35-1 · UNS N24135 · Monel 400 cast
Cobalt-Base Alloy Castings
- CoCrMo (ASTM F75) ASTM F75 · UNS R30075 · CoCr28Mo6
- Stellite 6 UNS R30006 · CoCr-A · Alloy 6
- Stellite 12 UNS R30012 · Alloy 12
- X-40 (Co-Cr-W) AMS 5382 · UNS R30031 · Haynes 31
Bronze Castings
- C95800 Nickel Aluminum Bronze ASTM B148 C95800 · UNS C95800 · NAB · CuAl10Fe5Ni5
- C95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze ASTM B148 C95500 · UNS C95500
- C90300 Tin Bronze ASTM B584 C90300 · UNS C90300 · 88-8-0-4
- C93200 Bearing Bronze ASTM B584 C93200 · UNS C93200 · SAE 660
Brass Castings
- C83600 Red Brass ASTM B584 C83600 · UNS C83600 · 85-5-5-5
- C87600 Silicon Brass ASTM B584 C87600 · UNS C87600
- C86300 Manganese Bronze ASTM B584 C86300 · UNS C86300
Aluminum Alloy Castings
- A356 / A356-T6 ASTM B26 A356 · UNS A13560 · AlSi7Mg0.3 · EN AC-42000
- A357 ASTM B26 A357 · UNS A13570 · AlSi7Mg0.6
- 355 / C355 ASTM B26 355 · UNS A03550 · AlSi5Cu1Mg
- A201-T7 ASTM B26 A201 · UNS A02010 · AlCu4MgTi
Titanium Castings
- Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) ASTM B367 Gr C-5 · UNS R56400 · TC4 · Ti-6-4
- CP Titanium Grade 2 ASTM B367 Gr C-2 · UNS R50400
Special & Wear Alloys
- Ni-Resist D-2 ASTM A439 D-2 · UNS F43000
- High-Chrome White Iron ASTM A532 Class III · 25Cr white iron
Technical Drawing
Every parameter below is editable, and the drawing redraws to match the values you choose. Picking a size snaps the other fields to that size's values; you can then override any one of them.
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The form follows the drawing configuration above. Attaching a drawing or a STEP file is the fastest route to a firm price.
Dimensions & Parameters
Nominal casting dimensions before machining allowance. Every row is a starting point for the customizer above.
| Size | Overall Length L (mm) | Overall Width W (mm) | Overall Height H (mm) | Main Thickness T (mm) | Hole Diameter ØD (mm) | Min. Wall Thickness (mm) | Fillet Radius R (mm) | Casting Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 mm | 60 | 37.2 | 43.2 | 8.4 | 5 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 0.23 |
| 75 mm | 75 | 46.5 | 54 | 10.5 | 5 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 0.44 |
| 90 mm | 90 | 55.8 | 64.8 | 12.6 | 5 | 7.8 | 10 | 0.76 |
| 110 mm | 110 | 68.2 | 79.2 | 15.4 | 7 | 9.5 | 10 | 1.39 |
| 140 mm | 140 | 86.8 | 100.8 | 19.6 | 8 | 12.2 | 10 | 2.87 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HK40 the right grade for a tie rod end housing?
Higher carbon HK for creep strength in reformer tubes and furnace hardware. Excellent oxidation resistance; not for wet corrosion. Continuous service to approx. +1100 C.
What does a tie rod end housing weigh in HK40?
Between 0.23 kg and 2.85 kg as cast across the 5 catalogued sizes, before machining allowance. The figure scales with the alloy density, so the same geometry in a different grade weighs proportionally more or less — which is why the weight is stated per grade rather than once for the part.
Can a tie rod end housing in HK40 be welded or machined?
Machinability: poor. Weldability: fair. Both affect the finished cost as much as the metal price does, so state the machining scope on the RFQ rather than leaving it to be discovered.
How do I request a quotation?
Configure the drawing on this page — size, alloy, finish — and submit the form. Attaching a drawing or a STEP file is the fastest route to a firm price, and it lets us flag a castability issue before you commit to tooling.
More on the Tie Rod End Housing
The full record for the tie rod end housing — every catalogued size, the parametric drawing and the quote form — is on the Tie Rod End Housing product page.
Each grade changes the price, the weight and what the part survives, so there is a page per grade for this part: WCB (the carbon-steel cost baseline), AISI 4140 Cast (quench-and-tempered, highest loaded), AISI 8620 Cast (case hardening, for gear teeth), HK30 (for exhaust-gas temperature) and A356 / A356-T6 (a third of the density).
How it is shelled decides the tolerance and the surface you get, and the tolerance band is worked out against this part's own dimensions on each: Silica Sol Casting (DCTG 5 – 7, Ra 3.2 – 6.3 µm), Water Glass Casting (DCTG 7 – 9, Ra 6.3 – 12.5 µm) and Composite Shell Casting (DCTG 6 – 8, Ra 6.3 – 12.5 µm).
The specification and the testing change by sector more than the geometry does, so the tie rod end housing is written up separately for Automotive & Transport, General Machinery and Aerospace & Defense.
If the question is still whether a casting is the right way to make this part at all, the Tie Rod End Housing application guide covers where it is used, what has to be decided before a price exists, and where investment casting is the wrong answer.