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Normalized Alloy Steel Blocks

Due to FLEXOR®'S unique chemistry and high amount of carbide forming alloy FLEXOR® attains excellent tensile and yield strength while in the normalized alloy steel block condition. Typically this hardness range is 28-32 HRC. Some customers use FLEXOR® in this condition even after machining as it provides a homogeneous hardness from surface to core.

It is important to note that FLEXOR® does not need to be annealed prior to quench and tempering when higher mechanical properties are preferred. The normalized microstructure is already easy to machine with either high speed or carbide cutting tools and will be stable throughout any additional processing. 

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Comparing FLEXOR® to Other Steel Alloys

FLEXOR® is a unique steel which is neither a standard alloy steel nor a standard tool steel, though it is often mistaken for both. FLEXOR®'S unique chemistry allows it to be used in thousands of applications often as a superior alternative to other alloy or tool steels.

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Testimonials

"At Powerhold we use FLEXOR® exclusively on all our special design work-holding Diaphragms. The performance and machining quality of FLEXOR® is superior to anything we have utilized in the past.

Today’s customer demands a quality product that performs consistently...FLEXOR® enables us to meet that goal every day."

Stephen W. Brown, Purchasing Manager
POWERHOLD INC.

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