KETOS®
(AISI O1)
 
Ketos is an oil-hardening tool steel which may be hardened from fairly low temperatures with little size change. This grade combines deep-hardening qualities with a fine-grained structure, affording good initial production runs, and good continued production after grinding.
 
 
Typical Chemistry
Carbon 0.90%
Manganese 1.25%
Silicon 0.30%
Chromium 0.50%
Tungsten 0.50%
Typical Applications
  Blanking Dies Jewelers Hobs
  Engraving Tools Paper Knives
  Forming Tools Taps (Hand)
  Gauges Trim Dies
   

Hardening

Note: Full hardness will only be attained in sections less than about 3 inches thick.
 

Critical Temperature: 1370F(745C).

Preheat: 1250/1350F(675/730C)

High Heat: 1450/1500F(790/815C), hold 10/30 minutes at temperature. Quench: Quench in oil to hand warm, 150F(65C).

Temper: 350/600F(175/315C); hold one hour per inch of thickness, two hours minimum, four hours preferred.

Cryogenic treatments: Refrigeration treatments may improve long-term dimensional stability by transforming retained austenite. Refrigeration treatments should be performed after at least one temper, to minimize risk of cracking, and should always be followed by a temper.
 
   
Typical Properties
Hardness and Impact Toughness Data
Oil Quenched from 1475F(800C).
 

Tempering
 
Temp.
 
Hardness
HRC
 
Toughness,
Charpy C-notch
 
°F
 
°C
 
ft-lbs
 
Joules
 

AQ 63-65
300 150 63-65 14 19