Dec 9, 2013 #1 forging82 Materials Dec 9, 2013 16 0 0 US I was wondering if anyone knows how high 17-4 material can be heated during solution without growing grain size. I know the recommended temp is 1900F but I'm wondering what will happen if the furnace is hotter(~1970F). Thanks
I was wondering if anyone knows how high 17-4 material can be heated during solution without growing grain size. I know the recommended temp is 1900F but I'm wondering what will happen if the furnace is hotter(~1970F). Thanks
Dec 10, 2013 #2 TVP Materials Apr 12, 2002 4,592 0 0 US Do you know what the original forging temperaure was? If it was higher than 1970 F, then grain growth should not be an issue. Upvote 0 Downvote
Do you know what the original forging temperaure was? If it was higher than 1970 F, then grain growth should not be an issue.
Dec 10, 2013 Thread starter #3 forging82 Materials Dec 9, 2013 16 0 0 US They were forged at 2175F. Upvote 0 Downvote