cueball1125
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Does anyone know if there is a benefit to passivating 440c? Carbide tools are used for all machining operations.
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440C Stainless Steel
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It all depend on its' application, many stainless alloys will form a passive chromium oxide layer just being exposed to air after a few days to weeks. What will the 440C be exposed to?
If you used Carbide tools I would at least pickle the 440c to remove any contaminates on the surface.
When I hacve a chance I'll pull my ASM handbooks and let you know what they say.
If you used Carbide tools I would at least pickle the 440c to remove any contaminates on the surface.
When I hacve a chance I'll pull my ASM handbooks and let you know what they say.
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