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reducing hardness of 420 stainless steel. 1

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kitchengadgets

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Aug 27, 2010
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Is there a way I can reduce hardness of 420 stainless steel in the form of 0.1mm thick and 12mm wide come in 16kg rolls.
 
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Yes, Type 420 stainless steel can be annealed, or tempered at a higher temperature if this is spring steel strip. Do you have an idea of what hardness/strength/ductility your application will require?
 
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