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EMJ stocks 17-4PH and 15-5PH in those sizes. Use the following links for more information:
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They are made by a number of US mills so sourcing through distribution should not be an issue.
Just remember that you will need to machine and heat treat it all, the cost of heat treating long pieces can be significant.
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Just remember that you will need to machine and heat treat it all, the cost of heat treating long pieces can be significant.
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@EdStainless. Wondering why you would say "machine and heat treat"?
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You don't use these alloys in the annealed condition.
The annealed properties are very unreliable.
If there is any cutting, forming, or machining to do, then do it on the annealed material.
Then put them through the age hardening cycle.
If there is very little finish work (cut to length only) then you could age it all first.
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The annealed properties are very unreliable.
If there is any cutting, forming, or machining to do, then do it on the annealed material.
Then put them through the age hardening cycle.
If there is very little finish work (cut to length only) then you could age it all first.
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