7/32X1/2X36IN. O-1 FLAT STOCK

No. 496 Oil Hardening – Standard

FEATURES:

• Stock is dimensionally stable, use it for the most intricate work.
• Deep hardening characteristics and fine grain structure.
• Machines freely, fully spheroidized, annealed.
• Full length identification eliminates confusion with other steels.

HARDENING:

• It is recommended that stock be heated uniformly to 1,450°F to 1,500°F and quenched in oil.
• Temperature of the quenching oil should be 120°F to 140°F for best results.
• Do not quench in water because this is an oil hardening steel.

TEMPERING:

• For maximum toughness, a tempering time of one hour at 1,450°F to 1,500°F is recommended (quench – oil, Rockwell C – 63 to 65).
• Following table may also be used as a guide, depending on type of work:

– Cutting tools: 300°F to 350°F (light straw). – Solid punches and dies: 400°F to 450°F (straw). – Spring temper: 750°F to 800°F (blue).

TOLERANCES:

• Thickness – ±.001".
• Width – Up to 8" .000/.005", 9" and over .000/.015", squares ±.010".
• Length – 36" + 5/8", Saw cut oversize to allow for finish cutting.
• Squareness – Edge All: .003 per inch, Finish: 35 microinch or finer.

NOMINAL ANALYSIS (AISI 0-1):

• Carbon – .90
• Chromium – .50
• Manganese – 1.20
• Tungsten – .50
• Vanadium – .20

ALSO AVAILABLE (Please Inquire):

• 36" 0-1 Oil Hardening – Oversize.

7/32X1/2X36IN. O-1 FLAT STOCK