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    Passivation Problems with 17-4 SS

    Thanks for the info, I'll check it out.
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    Passivation Problems with 17-4 SS

    Has anyone experienced a coloration between this and improper heat treat? I am a quality/process engineer running a passivation line for medical devices. If we get product (17-4 H900) back from our heat treat vendor that is slightly discolored, and we don’t properly finish it thru polishing or...
  3. IndianaEd

    Stainless Steel galling

    What is the application? There are material types like gall tough that prevent this depending upon design and application.
  4. IndianaEd

    Problems with 17-4 discoloration after passivation

    Has anyone experienced a coloration between this and improper heat treat? I am a quality/process engineer running a passivation line for medical devices. If we get product (17-4 H900) back from our heat treat vendor that is slightly discolored, and we don’t properly finish it thru polishing or...

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