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Old 12-09-2011, 12:32 PM
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Tempering L6

Can anyone tell me what the best temp is for tempering L6 tool steel. Thanks in advance!

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According to the Latrobe heat treat data sheet I just looked at 400 F will get you around Rc 57 - 58


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