Can
you process a Cr-Cu (Approx. 0.90% Cr, Balance is
Cu) alloy using the open die process and what type of resulting
properties can you obtain?
Scot
Forge has processed thousands of pounds of this material
and can definitely achieve the properties for which you
are looking. Achieving these properties may be possible
utilizing cold work to strengthen the material, however,
this processing route sacrifices ductility. This is a precipitation
hardening alloy which allows manipulation of the Cr within
the alloy to achieve a homogenous material with the desired
strength without sacrificing ductility. Scot Forge also
has in-house heat treat facilities that can process this
material without having to utilize an outside source. 