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Tool steel state.
- Thread starter dubser
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I wonder if its an odd (small) cross section size? Am I reading that right 5/32 x 5/32 square section x length?
Lots of other 5/32 in wider widths at lower cost
https://www.kbctools.ca/CatSearch/850/oil-hardening/1?v=j&facet=[["Thickness","Thickness","5/32\""]]
Anyways, yes, tool steel can be substantially more expensive than most regular grades of steel. It has to do with careful control of carbon% & other alloy ingredients necessary to achieve resultant hardness & properties. As a general rule you can only surface harden mild steels with specific processes or only achieve a lower through hardness with specific alloys like 4xxx. So you would only choose tool steel if you want the hardness.
Lots of other 5/32 in wider widths at lower cost
https://www.kbctools.ca/CatSearch/850/oil-hardening/1?v=j&facet=[["Thickness","Thickness","5/32\""]]
Anyways, yes, tool steel can be substantially more expensive than most regular grades of steel. It has to do with careful control of carbon% & other alloy ingredients necessary to achieve resultant hardness & properties. As a general rule you can only surface harden mild steels with specific processes or only achieve a lower through hardness with specific alloys like 4xxx. So you would only choose tool steel if you want the hardness.