- The highest carbon stainless steel of the 440 series.
- It is a very good blade steel.
- I think the reason it is not more popular is because newer steels have overshadowed it.
This alloy been properly annealed and is in the soft condition. You do not have to do any non-standard wasteful processes before heat treating. The steel must be heat treated to get to a hardened state. Follow the heat treat recipe and the steel will harden.
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Mechanical Properties
Chemistry Information : 440C Stainless Steel
This rectangle bar measures 0.08 inches in thickness and 1.5 inches in width, made from 440C stainless steel. It is annealed and hot rolled, offering a balance of hardness and machinability suitable for blade making and other precision applications.
The bar is supplied in an annealed, soft condition and requires heat treatment to achieve its hardened state. Following the recommended heat treat recipe is necessary to harden the steel effectively.
This product is offered in a standard length of 11.6 inches and does not indicate availability of custom cutting services for this item.
The rectangle bar ships within 1 business day, ensuring a fast turnaround for your project needs.
No, a material test report (MTR) is not available for this product.