Blade Steel · Stainless
CPM 20CV Stainless Steel
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Details
Specs & resources
Specs
- Type
- Stainless steel
- Thickness
- .097 in – .110 in
- Length
- 11.5 in – 23.5 in
- Width
- 1.5 in – 4.5 in
- SKU
- BS20CV-0100
Heat treat
- Preheat
- Heat to 1,400-1,450°F and equalize.
- Austenitize
- Heat rapidly to 2,050°-2,150°F. Soak for 30 minutes. Lower austenitizing temperatures maximize impact toughness. Higher austenitizing temperatures maximize edge holding.
- Quench
- Plate or air quench to 125°F.
- Cryogenic Treating
- Cryo is recommended for austenitizing temperatures at or above 2,100°F. Cool to -100 °F, removed from cryo and allow blade to warm to room temperature in cool air.
- Temper
- Temper immediately after cryo or quench if cryo is not performed. Temper for 2 hours.
Steel certs
- Look up the chemical composition cert for your bar with the three red letters stamped on it.
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