5160 is a low alloy steel known for its excellent toughness. It has been used by many forging bladesmiths due to its good properties and also wide availability, especially in the form of leaf springs. However, information on how to maximize the steel’s properties with heat treating is scant...
The teamwork between the springmanufacturer, quenchant supplier, steel supplier and machinebuilder required for the successful implementation andmanufacturing will also be reviewed.R. AuchterThe 1st international automotive heat treating conference: 1st international automotive heat treating conference, 13-15 ...
5160 and 1018 Damascus steel billets (512 layers)Random pattern8" and 16" 3/32", 1/8", 5/32" and 3/16" x 1" 3/32", 1/8", 5/32" and 3/16" x 1-1/2" 3/32", 1/8", 5/32" and 3/16" x 2" 1/8", 5/32" and 3/16" x 4" ...
Pop’s Knife Supplycontacted me about doing a set of experiments on their 8670 steel. We talked about different heat treating variables we might test andJoey Berryof Pop’s heat treated and ground the coupons. I measured the hardness and toughness of each condition and I am providing the ana...