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1/2\" x 3-1/2\" x 18\" Oil Hardening Flat Stock:
$55.47
Product Features:
- Thickness: 1/2\"
- Width: 3-1/2\"
- Overall Length: 18\"
Tolerances:
- Thickness +/-.001”
- Width up to 8”, +.000/.005”
- Length: +1.25 / .250\"
Description:
- O-1 Oil Hardening
- Stock is dimensional stable - use it for the most intricate work
- Deep hardening characteristics and fine grain structure
- Machines freely - fully spheroidized, annealed
Hardening:
It is recommended that stock be heated uniformly to 1450°-1500° F and quenched in oil. Temperature of the quenching oil should be 120°-140°F for best results. Do not quench in water because this is an oil hardening steel.
Tempering:For maximum toughness, a tempering time of one hour at temperature is recommended.
