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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...- IndianaEd
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- Replies: 5
- Forum: Metal and Metallurgy engineering
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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...- IndianaEd
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- Replies: 1
- Forum: Steel and Stainless engineering
