badger2011
Bioengineer
- Jul 1, 2011
- 17
Hello!
I am in need of some advice for heat treating small batches of stainless steel components. I currently own a Thermo Oven ( ), but this one doesn't have enough horse power to perform the H900 or H950 on more than 5 pounds 17-4 or 455 stainless.
Has anyone used a mid-sized oven and/or can recommend one? I'd like to be able to do about 20-30 pound loads.
I've looked at these ovens too, but the ramp time (unloaded) is 90 minutes!
I believe a good practice is to ramp within 45-60 minutes, is this correct? (ASTM A564 Age-hardening standard )
Any thoughts or comments on the oven or heat treat process are welcome. I've done my research but I still feel like a bit of a novice.
Thanks!
I am in need of some advice for heat treating small batches of stainless steel components. I currently own a Thermo Oven ( ), but this one doesn't have enough horse power to perform the H900 or H950 on more than 5 pounds 17-4 or 455 stainless.
Has anyone used a mid-sized oven and/or can recommend one? I'd like to be able to do about 20-30 pound loads.
I've looked at these ovens too, but the ramp time (unloaded) is 90 minutes!
I believe a good practice is to ramp within 45-60 minutes, is this correct? (ASTM A564 Age-hardening standard )
Any thoughts or comments on the oven or heat treat process are welcome. I've done my research but I still feel like a bit of a novice.
Thanks!
