What is the recommended processing/heat treatment for 316 stainless following a forging process, i.e. time/temp/cooling method etc.? Note that only a portion of the component will be forged while the remainder of the component will remain in the as annealed condition from the supplier.
Is it more beneficial to machine a round tensile or a square tensile in order to obtain optimum properties - specifically elongation. This would be in reference to a high strength steel application.
