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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.

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