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Strange mechanical properties of 17-4 PH
Micros and chemistry are a good place to start not sure how large the shaft is but you might check for center line micro-structural issues, niobium carbides seem to mess with ROA and impacts especially in large cross sections. I second the comments about sourcing you cant live with them you...- Benakano
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- Forum: Metal and Metallurgy engineering
