Re: New guy with questions

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "johnhe" <johnhe@s...> wrote:

> How does oil hardening tool steel work chemically? I know you can

heat and

> dunk in oils instead of water for less harsh tempering.
>

Here is a link to brief descriptions and some chemistry for some
common tool steels. It does not include HSS (T series) or Cobalt
alloys (M series), which are usually found in quality taps. Carbon
steel is only used for junk drills and taps(like for use on wood).

http://www.engineersedge.com/tool_steel.htm


Best Regards, Fred Smith- IMService