JimGlass
Stainless
- Joined
- Jan 15, 2003
- Location
- Genoa, Illinois
I need to make some parts from 3/16" dia 17-4 stainless. The print calls for 17-4 PH (H1150).
My local steel suppliers are unable to obtain this grade (PH) of stainless in diameters under 1/2".
Can I buy 3/16 dia annealed 17-4 stainless then heat treat after machining. I did some research and sources say it is a precipitation heat treating. Heat the parts to 1150 degrees and hold for 4 hours then quench in still air. My heat treater says it will cost $150 to heat treat 25 pieces 3/16 dia X 5" long.
Can I heat treat these parts in my own heat treat oven. I heat treat tool steels all the time but never any stainless steel.
I'm clueless on this stainless steel.
Thanks
Jim
My local steel suppliers are unable to obtain this grade (PH) of stainless in diameters under 1/2".
Can I buy 3/16 dia annealed 17-4 stainless then heat treat after machining. I did some research and sources say it is a precipitation heat treating. Heat the parts to 1150 degrees and hold for 4 hours then quench in still air. My heat treater says it will cost $150 to heat treat 25 pieces 3/16 dia X 5" long.
Can I heat treat these parts in my own heat treat oven. I heat treat tool steels all the time but never any stainless steel.
I'm clueless on this stainless steel.
Thanks
Jim