Tool Steel L6

Aging Procedure

Not applicable to this alloy.

Annealing Procedure

Anneal at 1450 F and slow cool at a maximum of 40 F per hour.

Applications

Typically used in machine tool applications such as bearings, springs, rollers or chuck parts.

Cold Workability

L6 may be cold worked by conventional means as with the low alloy steels.

Forgeability

Forge at 1975 F down to 1600 F. Do Not forge below 1550 F.

Formability

L6 may be readily formed by conventional means.

Hardening Procedure

See "Heat Treatment" and "Tempering".

Heat Treatability

Heat slowly to 1500 F and hold at temperature for 10 to 30 minutes. Oil or water quench.

Hot Workability

See "Forging".

Machinability

Machinability of L6 is very good. It rates 90% of the machinability of the W group water hardening low alloy steels rated 100% as a baseline.

Principle Design Features

This is one of the Special Purpose, Low Alloy tool steel grades.

Tempering Procedure

Tempering is done in the range of 350 F to 1000 F for Rockwell C 62 to 45 range.

Weldability

This alloy is weldable. Consult the supplier for proper procedures.