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Stress Relief of smallish 316 parts

Stress Relief of smallish 316 parts

Stress Relief of smallish 316 parts

(OP)
Yes they are about 100mm or smaller
Wire cut , machining , that sort of thing
My question
To what temp do I take the rough blank , and for how long
And also how do I cool it
My guess is 1100C, and rapid cool  same as for annealing , I may be wrong
Thanks

RE: Stress Relief of smallish 316 parts

I have performed stress on small 316 SS parts at 850°C holding for 5 minutes and air cooling.  This will give you all the relief that you need in short of quench anneal at 1100°C.  The parts need to be cleaned, grease, oil, fingerprints, etc.

They only disadvantage is they have a heat tint when removed.  If the heat tint is acceptable it is an excellent passivation procedure.

RE: Stress Relief of smallish 316 parts

(OP)
Yes Uncle
I had a feeling a lower temp would suffice
Thanks heaps  

RE: Stress Relief of smallish 316 parts

850C is risky.  There are a number of secondary phases that may form/not disolve at that temp.  If your starting material has a nice clean microstructure and low C, you can probably get away with it.
1050C is a better bet.
If the parts are thin then cooling should be an issue.  They will cool plenty fast

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RE: Stress Relief of smallish 316 parts

(OP)
Thanks EdStainless
Much appreciated for your brain work
I will count on you when I get an important one

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