Bending a 410ss liner lock-before HT or after?

[mjrodney]

Hmmm.....on a liner lock made from 410 stainless steel.......when does one bend the liner lock tab? Before heat treat or after heat treat?

Can anyone help me here?

 

[butcher_block]

90% sure you need to do that before heat treat
ive worked with just Ti so im not 100%
butch

 

[Darrel Ralph]

It works better that way!