D2E And S90V Heat Treat And Source For Same.

[Gene]

Could any of you makers be so kind to give the best heat treat process for D2E, (the new enhanced D2), and S90V, (CPM420V),? And also a good source for both. Thanks much.

 

[Kit Carson]

Gene,
I heat treat the S90V at 2050, air quench, temper 500 x 2 hrs twice
For the 12.5% chrome D2 I use 1925, air quench, temper 500 x 2 hrs twice. Both will come out in the Rc59 range.
The problem with 2050 is you have to have the high temp foil. Normal foil will burn out when it hits much about 2000 degrees.
Crucible has the S90V (420V) but to my knowledge, they are out of the high chrome D2.

 

[Gene]

Hey Kit,
Thanks a bunch partner! Thanks also for the tip on the high temp foil. I'll check with Darrel. He might have some high chrome D2 he'd sell.