Temperature should be equalized at 850°C/1560°F for 30 minutes to avoid unnecessary temperature variations.
Austenitizing
Batch furnace. 30 minutes in furnace.
Quenching
Quench as rapidly as possible. For optimal results 600°C (1110°F) should be reached within 2 minutes or less.
Hardness | Temperature |
---|---|
58 HRC | 175°C (345°F) |
56 HRC | 225°C (435°F) |
53 HRC | 350°C (660°F) |