Why no 4140 Material in Physical Properties

[otshouston]

Is there a reason that 4140 Steel isn't available in the material library? It is a very common material. When I create drawings the customer is always asking why are we using 4130 or 4142 and not 4140, even though we are, it is just incorrect on the drawing.

[TheCADWhisperer]

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@otshouston wrote:

Is there a reason that 4140 Steel isn't available in the material library? 

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You can add any material you need to a custom library.

A quick search would prompt the question, "What 4140 Steel, can you get the properties from your supplier?

Once you know the properties from your supplier - you can enter those properties in the Material Editor.

Once and done.

I have my students create a custom library just for our class...

[otshouston]

I appreciate the quick response. I didn't know you could create a material and add to the library. I believe I can get the material properties, now I just have figure out how to do it. I did watch the only video that I could find but it wasn't very specific........ I do appreciate the help.