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    Cherry Red is a fast-acting hardening compound used to case harden steel parts like knives, drills, and chisels. It is applied to heated steel parts until they reach a cherry red color, then coated in the compound which will blister and harden the surface. The parts are then reheated and quenched to further harden the case. Test results showed the compound increased the hardness of mild steel from 17 to 39 on the Rockwell scale with repeated applications. Users must take safety precautions when heating parts and using the compound due to the fumes, gases, and heat generated during the hardening process.

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    Cherry Red is a fast-acting hardening compound used to case harden steel parts like knives, drills, and chisels. It is applied to heated steel parts until they reach a cherry red color, then coated in the compound which will blister and harden the surface. The parts are then reheated and quenched to further harden the case. Test results showed the compound increased the hardness of mild steel from 17 to 39 on the Rockwell scale with repeated applications. Users must take safety precautions when heating parts and using the compound due to the fumes, gases, and heat generated during the hardening process.

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    Cherry Red is a fast-acting hardening compound used to case harden steel parts like knives, drills, and chisels. It is applied to heated steel parts until they reach a cherry red color, then coated in the compound which will blister and harden the surface. The parts are then reheated and quenched to further harden the case. Test results showed the compound increased the hardness of mild steel from 17 to 39 on the Rockwell scale with repeated applications. Users must take safety precautions when heating parts and using the compound due to the fumes, gases, and heat generated during the hardening process.

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    Cherry Red is a fast-acting hardening compound used to case harden steel parts like knives, drills, and chisels. It is applied to heated steel parts until they reach a cherry red color, then coated in the compound which will blister and harden the surface. The parts are then reheated and quenched to further harden the case. Test results showed the compound increased the hardness of mild steel from 17 to 39 on the Rockwell scale with repeated applications. Users must take safety precautions when heating parts and using the compound due to the fumes, gases, and heat generated during the hardening process.

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    TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET

    CHERRY RED HARDENING COMPOUND

    AREA OF APPLICATION SAFETY INFORMATION:

    Cherry Red is a fast acting hardening powder, WARNING: PROTECT yourself and others. Read and
    which when applied to steels will develop a case understand this information.
    hardening surface. Cherry Red is used on parts FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health.
    such as knives, punches, drills, chisels, cutting HEAT RAYS, (infrared radiation) from flame or hot metal can
    edges, and small tools. injure eyes.
     Before use, read and understand the manufacturer’s
    instructions, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and your employer's
    HOW TO USE CHERRY RED: safety practices.
     Keep your head out of fumes.
    • Thoroughly heat part until its cherry red  Use enough ventilation, exhaust at the flame, or heat
    source, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone
    in color. Be sure the part (or section of
    and the general area.
    the part to be hardened) is completely  Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
    heated for best results.  See American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding,
    • Coat part in Cherry Red compound. Cutting, and Allied Processes, published by the American
    Cover all surfaces to be hardened. Welding Society, 8669 Doral Blvd., Doral, Florida 33166;
    Compound will blister and harden. OSHA Safety and Health Standards, available from the U.S.
    Government Office, Washington, DC 20402.
    Reheat part to cherry red color. .
    • Quench in water, oil, or let cool and STATEMENT OF LIABILITY- DISCLAIMER
    brush off excess compound. Cherry Red
    is water soluble and excess can be Any suggestion of product applications or results is given without representation
    or warranty, either expressed or implied. Without exception or limitation, there
    removed with water and a little brushing. are no warranties of merchantability or of fitness for particular purpose or
    • Repeat steps one through three as application. The user must fully evaluate every process and application in all
    needed to raise the Rockwell value. aspects, including suitability, compliance with applicable law and non-
    infringement of the rights of others. The Harris Products Group and its affiliates
    shall have no liability in respect thereof.
    TEST RESULTS USING CHERRY RED ON
    MILD STEEL:

    Mild steel before applying Cherry Red 17 HRC


    Mild steel after applying Cherry Red 39 HRC

    THE HARRIS PRODUCTS GROUP


    A LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY
    4501 Quality Place • Mason, OH 45040 U.S.A Tel: 513-754-2000 Fax: 513-754-6015
    Additional information available at our web site: www.harrisproductsgroup.com

    MK Revised 03.19

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