Advice for induction: 440c stainless
Advice for induction: 440c stainless
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I would like to receive some feedback on methods for induction heat treating 440c. I know this is a difficult procedure, but I also know it can be done. If anyone has any experience in this area I could use some advice. I am very interested in the process of preheating material prior to austenitizing. Any advice is appreciated.





RE: Advice for induction: 440c stainless
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RE: Advice for induction: 440c stainless
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RE: Advice for induction: 440c stainless
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RE: Advice for induction: 440c stainless
I agree with arunmrao on both issues, preheating and quenching. I would definitely contact Houghton, Tenaxol, etc. about your specific process. You can obtain signficant improvements in the quenching process just by adding 5-20% polymer to the water, and adjusting the flow rate and quenchant temperature.
RE: Advice for induction: 440c stainless