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  1. sjlivesey

    CF8M hardness/toughness

    have you looked at your drill bits and taps? the facility I work at has been "saving" money by buying cheap drill bits and taps made Red Ch*na. even though the label says "M42" they are not the same quality as ones made in USA. do an Ishikawa(fishbone) of your process and see if any of your...
  2. sjlivesey

    BE2519 tool steel

    so we will do samples at 800C and 825C. I have previously worked at a warm form facility, so i am aware of the hazards of handling hot metal. we are doing the parts one at a time so that overlap is not an issue.
  3. sjlivesey

    BE2519 tool steel

    right now we are making small prototypes, parts will be 1/16 x 1 1/2" x 8". we will heat treat one part at a time in a small muffle furnace. thought was pre-heat furnace to 1200F, add part, heat to 1475F, once part is at temp, soak for 5 minutes then quench. Quenchant temperature is based on...
  4. sjlivesey

    BE2519 tool steel

    good morning, I have received some samples of Bestar BE2519 flat stock. The material is 1/16" x 1 1/2" and is being evaluated for use as a fine slicing blade. Composition is C: 1.10 Si: 0.25 Mn: 0.3 Cr: 1.20 V: 0.20 W: 1.30 For heat treat I was thinking, heat to 800C, 5 minute soak, quench in...

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