| W-1 Tool Steel |
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Heat treat temperature |
1450-1600 F |
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Quench |
Water or Brine |
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Hardness |
Rockwell 56c |
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Applications |
Blacksmith tools
Cold Chisels
Hand punches
Cold Forming Tools
Knives
Scissors and Shears
Razors
Woodworking Chisels
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Disadvantages |
Water hardening tool steels tend to experience significant distortion during the quench operation. In addition, the hardening operation applies only to the outer "case" of the material, rather than being "through-hardened". |
W-1 DRILL ROD
W-1 TOOL STEEL FLAT STOCK
W-1 TOOL STEEL SQUARE STOCK
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