Austenitizing
Batch furnace. 30 minutes in furnace.
Quenching
Quench as rapidly as possible. For optimal results 600°C (1110°F) should be reached within 2 minutes or less.
Deep freezing
The material only needs to reach the desired deep freezing temperature, no soaking-time is required.
Hardness | Temperature |
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63 HRC | 175oC (345oF) |
60 HRC | 225oC (435oF) |
58 HRC | 350oC (660oF) |