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heat treating 416 steel(more info) 1

Thread starter losochos
Start date Sep 6, 2001

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Sep 6, 2001

losochos

Mechanical

I've designed a battery compartment for a standard camcorder battery. I'ts handle and door catch were made from 304ss. When these 2 rubbed together the metal deformed and started to wear instantly. It is seeing about 15-20lbs of force. I was thinking of changing to 416 then hardening, or changing to a stronger material such as tool steel.
Any reccommendations on heat treating and or material change
are welcomed....