Heat-treating?

[T.W. Sharps]

Is there somewhere I can look that has heat-treating formulas for different steels?

 

[marthinus]

Any steels specifically? Most people just google it.

 

[Robert Erickson]

Here is a website with a fair amount of info: http://ajh-knives.com/metals.html. Also if you go to http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/bladematerials.htm and click on any of the blade materials listed they have steel composition and heat treating info.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Many steels have the HT info on the sellers site. Crucible steel has lots of HT data.
The book to have if you are serious is the "Heat Treater's Guide: Practices and Procedures for Irons and Steels" by the ASM.

http://www.amazon.com/Heat-Treaters-Guide-Practices-Procedures/dp/0871705206

 

[Lo/Rez]

I just checked out http://ajh-knives.com/metals.html and didn't go any further than the AEB-L post.

Seems to be about the same as 440-B. Extremely easy to grind, heat treats like 440-C. Very easy to buff and polish, but is reported to have 'several quirky' habits in grinding that makes it difficult to use on larger or thicker knives. Very good choice for miniatures, kitchen knives etc. It does not hold edge very good, but is easier to sharpen with a honing steel.

That was enough for me.

 

[nthe10ring]

If you have an android smart phone you can download the HEAT TREATERS GUIDE COMPANION for free from the play store. You may be able to do the the same with apple, but dont know. Lots of info on most steels that we use and its always handy.

Jerry

 

[T.W. Sharps]

If you have an android smart phone you can download the HEAT TREATERS GUIDE COMPANION for free from the play store. You may be able to do the the same with apple, but dont know. Lots of info on most steels that we use and its always handy.

Jerry

thankyou.

 

[Error 404]

As Stacy mentioned above, Crucible data sheets are a good place to start. Good luck.

https://www.crucible.com/products.aspx