I am heat treating 4340 attemting to achieve the following results (similar to ASTM A540-B23):
Tensile 145,000 psi
Yield 130,000 psi
Elongation in 2" of 12%
Reduction in area of 40%
Impact V-notch ft-lbs 25
Brinnell 302-375
I used the following process:
Heated to 1575 F for 3.5 hrs in a...