Thx Metengr
1. Heat uniformly to 1525/1575F
2. Hold one hour per inch of thickness
3. Quench in agitated oil at 140/170F
4. Temper at 950/1200F as required to achieve specified hardness (4 ranges to pick from)
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Ref:thread330-234493
Have reviewed existing threads on this subject. For 4140 rough machined parts (1/8" stock per side) around 1/2" to 1" thick wall we quench & temper to achieve say 140ksi ultimate minimum. In-process tensile tests on a prolongation or accompanying sample sometimes come in...