burchtree Well-Known Member Apr 26, 2010 #1 Doing a slip joint out of CPM-154 for a customer and I wasn't sure what to temper the spring at. Any suggestions?
Doing a slip joint out of CPM-154 for a customer and I wasn't sure what to temper the spring at. Any suggestions?
mike miller KNIFE MAKER Apr 26, 2010 #2 I did 1100 degrees for one hour times 2 The knife in question has been in my pocket for the last 6 months still good so far
I did 1100 degrees for one hour times 2 The knife in question has been in my pocket for the last 6 months still good so far
burchtree Well-Known Member Apr 26, 2010 #3 Thanks - I was figuring around 1200, but thought I'd ask first. My Crucible spec book didn't even list CPM-154 in it.
Thanks - I was figuring around 1200, but thought I'd ask first. My Crucible spec book didn't even list CPM-154 in it.
Cliff Fendley Well-Known Member Apr 26, 2010 #4 I don't have any specs for the CPM either, they tell me to use the info for 154cm.
Rusty McDonald KNIFE MAKER Apr 26, 2010 #5 Cliff Fendley said: I don't have any specs for the CPM either, they tell me to use the info for 154cm. Click to expand... you can use the specs for 154cm or ats34 they are very similar metals
Cliff Fendley said: I don't have any specs for the CPM either, they tell me to use the info for 154cm. Click to expand... you can use the specs for 154cm or ats34 they are very similar metals