The great benefits of martempering are the lowest grade of size alteration and distortion. The austenitized components are quenched to a temperature close above the martensite starting point to ensure temperature equalization between surface and core. This allow a martensitic formation being as uniform as possible during further cooling. Moreover for austempering the AS salts are the first choice as these assure the best attainable toughness.
Product | Application | Working temp. in °C |
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AS 140 | For austempering, martempering, tempering and blueing. Not suitable for components which are heated above 950 °C or treated in a bath containing more than 13 % KCN. | 160 – 550 |
AS 220 | For austempering, martempering, tempering and blueing. Not suitable for components which are heated above 950 °C or treated in a bath containing more than 13 % KCN. | 250 – 550 |
AS 235 | Non toxic salt for austempering, martempering, tempering and blueing. Not suitable for components which are heated above 950 °C or treated in a bath containing more than 13 % KCN. | 280 – 550 |
AS 300 | Non toxic salt for austempering, tempering and blueing. Not suitable for components which are heated above 950 °C or treated in a bath containing more than 13 % KCN. | 340 – 550 |
GS 430 | For quenching and tempering parts which are austenitized at temperatures above 950 °C. | 500 - 700 |