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This alloy is a free machining, high carbon, heat treatable metal combining elevated hardness and moderate corrosion resistance.

Chemical Composition

Applications

Commonly employed in applications requiring high hardness values, non-galling and non-seizing properties in a free machining steel. Due to its inherent porosity, it should not be considered for applications involving gas or liquid under pressure.

Machinability

Due to its' high sulfur content, this alloy can be readily machined using all common methods. Sulfur causes easy chip breakage and acts as a lubricant during machining.

Annealing

Soak at 1550-1600 F(843-871 C), furnace cool.

Tempering

For maximum hardness, soak 1 hour at 300-350 F(149-177 C). This will yield Rc 56 minimum.

Hardening

Soak at 1850-1950 F(1010-1066 C), air cool or warm oil quench.