Blade Steel · Stainless
CPM S45VN Stainless Steel
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Details
Specs & resources
Specs
- Type
- Stainless steel
- Thickness
- .091 in – .219 in
- Length
- 7.8 in – 23.5 in
- Width
- 1.4 in – 6.0 in
- SKU
- BSS45-0100, BSS45-0140, BSS45-0160, BSS45-0200 …
Heat treat
- Preheat
- Heat to 1,550-1,600°F. Equalize temperature.
- Austenitize
- Heat to 1,900-2,000°F, soak times for the different austenitizing temperatures are listed below: 1,900°F = 30 Minutes 1,950°F = 30 Minutes 2,000°F = 15 Minutes The recommended heat treatment is to austenitize at 1,950°F then quench to below 125°F. Cryo if desired. Temper twice at 600°F for 2 hours minimum each temper. Cool to hand warm between tempers.
- Quench
- Plate, air or positive pressure quench (2 bar minimum) to below 125°F, or interrupted oil quench to about 1,000°F, then air cool to below 125°F.
- Temper
- Double temper at 400-1,000°F. Hold for 2 hours minimum each time.
Steel certs
- Look up the chemical composition cert for your bar with the three red letters stamped on it.
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