i use 44oc steel i have an electric oven that goes to 450 degrees. i generally use 30w motor oil. what are the steps to heat treating,quenching,hardening? like how long do i leave it in and at what temp for the process and what steps are first? i know how to do the file test but at what stage do i do it?
usually i heat it up to about 450 and let it set in the oven for about 10 min quench into the oil and call it good but i would like to know how to do it right also i have posted the pic of my first folding lock back on my profile its at http://members.yahoo.com/ then search for day_walker74003 if anyone is interested
usually i heat it up to about 450 and let it set in the oven for about 10 min quench into the oil and call it good but i would like to know how to do it right also i have posted the pic of my first folding lock back on my profile its at http://members.yahoo.com/ then search for day_walker74003 if anyone is interested