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Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 9:00 AM
QT2.1

Quench Oil Quality Control: A Guide for Heat Treaters

W. Stofey, American Ultra Specialties, Inc. (retired), Novelty, OH

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Summary: This presentation will cover the various analytical tests normally available for quench oils. The meaning of the test results and their effect on oil quality and quenching performance will be discussed. Tests that should be certified by the supplier and methods of sampling of the incoming oil by the user will be suggested. Sample amounts and retention times will also be noted.