Carburizing 1020 steel
Carburizing 1020 steel
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Would it be conceivable to expect gas carburized 1020 carbon steel to achieve a case hardness of 15N88 (approximately Rc 56)?
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RE: Carburizing 1020 steel
What is the size of the part?
Do you have concerns about the core hardness?
RE: Carburizing 1020 steel
RE: Carburizing 1020 steel
56HRc is not all that hard, as unclesyd mentions.
RE: Carburizing 1020 steel
RE: Carburizing 1020 steel
RE: Carburizing 1020 steel
I agree with NickE that you had better carefully evaluate the change in material. Case hardness and applicable surface treatments are one consideration, but when you change alloy composition, other parameters need to be considered for the intended service; core mechanical properties and notch toughness (if applicable).
RE: Carburizing 1020 steel
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