I recently picked up some AEB-L 0.130" stainless, but I cannot find a datasheet from Uddeholm. (Maybe I am spoiled with Cruicible publishing datasheets for their steel products.) What are we looking at for hardening and tempering temps? I'd like about a Rockwell 60C in the final product. I am looking forward to giving this a try. Dan
I havent tried it yet an , but this is from Alpha , he sent this to me when I requested some of his steel AEB-L Heat Treat Heat Treating Information: Preheat:Heat to 1560° and equalize. 1920°F Austenitize:Ramp to 1940°F and hold at temperature for 15 minutes. Oil or plate or air quench as quickly as possible. 1975°F Austenitize:Ramp to 1995°F and hold at temperature for 5 minutes. Oil or plate or air quench as quickly as possible. Cryogenic Treating:To get the most from AEB-L you must cryo. Cool to -95 °F. No soak is required. Temper:Temper immediately after hardeneing or cryo. Temper at least 2 times for two hours each time. Use the table below to achieve desired hardness. sorry table wouldnt load but I can send it you
Rob, Thanks for this. I found the Alpha tech page on it. I need to be in the 275°F (non-cryo) range. BTW, Canadian Knifemaker Supply is carrying it now. Cheap like 88 cents per inch for .013 x 1.5". Making Mum a pressie for this kitchen this Mother's Day. Don't you guys forget Mother's Day. Dan
Dan how did you find the AEB-L to work with? I am thinking about picking some up to make a couple of chefs knives (and maybe a straight razor or two) from Rob a knifemaker.ca. For a quote unquote premium stainless the price us fantastic.
Tony, I am fan! Right now I have two chef's knives and one hunter from 0.130" AEB-L. I've heat treated three AEB-L blades so far and even the thin parts stay nice and straight. Plate quench seems to work fine. Dan
