W-1
(Silver Steel)
Steel availability
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Round Rectified 1/8 "to 2"
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Average Chemical Analysis
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C Yes Mn P S Cr Neither Mo W V Others BHN / HRC
W-1 1.05 0.30 0.35 0.03 0.03 0.10 0.20 0.10 0.60 0.10 CU: 0.2 202 +
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Heat treatment
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Temper temperature (° C) Cooling Medium (° C) Tempering (° C)
W-1 770-800 Water-Brine 180-340
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Features and Applications
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W-1
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Carbon steel that reaches hardnesses of up to 58 - 60 hrc., After quenching and tempering, ideal for springs, brushes, die posts, riveters, files, forging dies, drills, punches, corner pieces, etc.