mdighe
Materials
- Jun 12, 2003
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I have cast iron with 3.8%C and 14% Cr. I need to heat treat it. 1] Anneal it, and the harded it.
What are the hardening temperatures recommended for this alloy? I know because of the high Cr content, I will have to increase the austenizing temp to get Cr in to solution. Is 1750F a good temp to get most of the Cr in to solution?
In cast condition, they have a hardness of Rc 42-46. I have to soften them for ease of machining. What is the best annealing process for this alloy.
Any help highly appreciated.
Thanks
What are the hardening temperatures recommended for this alloy? I know because of the high Cr content, I will have to increase the austenizing temp to get Cr in to solution. Is 1750F a good temp to get most of the Cr in to solution?
In cast condition, they have a hardness of Rc 42-46. I have to soften them for ease of machining. What is the best annealing process for this alloy.
Any help highly appreciated.
Thanks