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AISI L6
ConditionsHardness
T (°C)TreatmentMethodValue
25 annealed   HRB 93 
25 oil quenched from 845°C, single tempered at 315°C   HRC 54 
25 oil quenched from 845°C, single tempered at 425°C   HRC 46 
25 oil quenched from 845°C, single tempered at 540°C   HRC 42 
25 oil quenched from 845°C, single tempered at 650°C   HRC 32 
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A white paper to assist in the evaluation of 3D scanning hardware solutions.

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