Quenching is a vital part of the heat treating process in manufacturing. This presentation by Houghton International will show you how to master the process for the most efficient quenching and heat treating operations.

1. Quenching – Mastering the Process D. Scott MacKenzie, PhD, FASM December 2011 The How and Why of Quenching Metal Parts

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4. Quenching – Mastering the Process Vapor Phase Nucleate Boiling Phase Convection Phase

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13. Quenching – Mastering the Process Atlas of Isothermal Transformation and Cooling Transformation Diagrams, ASM, 1977 AISI1020 AISI1050 AISI1080 AISI1095

14. Quenching – Mastering the Process AISI 1060 AISI 5160 C-0.63% Mn–0.87% C-0.61% Mn–0.94% Cr-0.88%

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31. Quenching – Mastering the Process Severity of Quench (H) for Various Quenching Media

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36. Quenching – Mastering the Process Timken “ Practical Guide for Metallurgists

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41. Quenching – Mastering the Process From “Practical Data for Metallurgists”, Timken Company, 8 th Edition For ½ ” Bar, the expected values are: Surface: JEQ 1/16 = 62HRC Core: JEQ 2/16 = 59 HRC For 2 ” Bar, the expected values are: Surface: JEQ 2/16 = 59HRC Core: JEQ 7/16 = 31 HRC For 3 ” Bar, the expected values are: Surface: JEQ 4/16 = 38HRC Core: JEQ 12/16 = 21 HRC

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57. Quenching Products from Houghton Cold Quenching Oils Houghto-Quench K Houghto-Quench G Houghto-Quench 3440 Houghto-Quench 3430 Dasco Quench LPA 15 Dasco Quench LBA 15 Aqueous Quenchants Aqua-Quench 140 Aqua-Quench 145 Aqua-Quench 245 Aqua-Quench 251 Aqua-Quench 260 Aqua-Quench 3699 Aqua-Quench C Email cfaulkner@houghtonintl.com for more information. Hot Quenching Oils Mar-Temp 355 Dasco Quench MPA 60 Below is a sampling of Houghton quenchants. However, you should consult a Houghton expert for the right product for your application.

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