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HEAT TREATMENT

  1. FOR SECTIONS 1/4" AND SMALLER, HEAT THOROUGHLY TO 1450-1475°F
  2. FOR SECTIONS LARGER THAN 1/4", PREHEAT TO 1200°F, INSERT ROD, THEN RAISE TO 1450-1500°F
  3. HOLD TEMPERATURE FOR ONE-HALF HOUR PER INCH OF CROSS SECTION.
  4. QUENCH IN OIL AT 125-150°F
  5. TEMPER IMMEDIATELY