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Low Distortion Intensive Quench of Low-Alloy High Hardenability Steel

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This work aims to compare methods of quenchant delivery between an intensive quench (IQ) system and forced convection bath (FCB) systems. 4340 billets were machined, austenized, quenched, and examined for distortion. The parts were then sectioned for hardness, and the microstructure was characterized by light optical microscopy. The results show that spray pattern arrangement is critical for effectively quenching the part without distortion or cracking and that the IQ process can be used with more versatility to quench highly hardenable castings without cracking.

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The authors greatly appreciate support for this research from DLA-Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA and the Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations, J68, Research & Development, Ft. Belvoir, VA. Nucor Inc. is also greatly appreciated for contribution of the 4340 billet material.

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Piontek, J. IJMC/FEF Student Research Competition. Inter Metalcast 17, 576–579 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40962-022-00927-1

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