6. Main treatment methods
The principles of heat treatment for tool steels are broadly the same as for other steels, but their application sometimes requires different techniques and always special precautions, due to the low conductivity of these steels, and their susceptibility to decarburization and tapping after heating to the high temperatures required for maximum hardness. Depending on the type of parts to be treated, the heating methods used may include muffle furnaces, salt bath furnaces, fluidized-bed furnaces, vacuum furnaces, etc.
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Standardization
French and European standards
- Steel designation system – Part 1: Symbolic designation, main symbols. Classification number : A02-005-1. - NF EN 10027-1 - 11-1992
- Steel designation systems – Part 2: Digital systems. Classification number : A02-005-2. - NF EN 10027-2 - 11-1992
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Construire acier (formerly Office Technique pour l'Utilisation de l'Acier), 20, rue Jean Jaurès, 92800 Puteaux, France.
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