Heat treating AISI 1144 for best wear resistance.
Heat treating AISI 1144 for best wear resistance.
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I have a forming tool / press made from AISI 1144, and would like to know the best method to use to get the highest hardness / wear resistance. Strength and toughness do not matter for this application.
Should I even bother heat treating this part made from aisi 1144, or should we make another from a different material (tool steel maybe what i'm after)?.
Any help would be great.
Should I even bother heat treating this part made from aisi 1144, or should we make another from a different material (tool steel maybe what i'm after)?.
Any help would be great.





RE: Heat treating AISI 1144 for best wear resistance.
Regards,
Cory
Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.
RE: Heat treating AISI 1144 for best wear resistance.
Normalize @ 1650°F air cool
Reheat to 1550°F water quench
Temper at 800°F
Hardness Rc 39-40
I have to agree with CoryPad that another material would be the route to take. I would start with the Air Hardening Variety.
RE: Heat treating AISI 1144 for best wear resistance.
RE: Heat treating AISI 1144 for best wear resistance.
Thanks again.