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Can Dura-Bar be heat-treated?

April 26, 2017dura-bar heat-treated

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Can Dura-Bar be heat-treated?

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Yes and often by the same methods as steel. A major benefit of Dura-Bar is that the graphite in the matrix eliminates the need for carburization. Post heat-treat hardness levels are in the Rc50 range with wear properties better than most heat treated steels.