This specification, in conjunction with the general requirements for steel heat treatment covered in
AMS 2759, establishes the requirements for heat treatment of martensitic corrosion-resistant steel
parts. Parts are defined in AMS 2759.
This specification is applicable to parts made from the following steels: Types 403, 410, 416, 420,
422, 431, 440C, and Greek Ascoloy (UNS S40300, S41000, S41600, S42000, S42200, S43100,
S44004, and S41800 respectively).
SAE AMS2759/5D-2009 Referenced Document
ASTM A380 Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
SAE AMS2759 HEAT TREATMENT OF STEEL PARTS General Requirements
SAE ARP1820 Chord Method of Evaluating Surface Microstructural Characteristics
SAE AMS2759/5D-2009 history
2014SAE AMS2759/5D-2014 Heat Treatment Martensitic Corrosion-Resistant Steel Parts
2009SAE AMS2759/5D-2009 Heat Treatment Martensitic Corrosion-Resistant Steel Parts
2004SAE AMS2759/5D-2004 Heat Treatment Martensitic Corrosion-Resistant Steel Parts