How tempering temperature affects steel properties?

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Tempering temperature is choosed based on required hardness given on the technical drawing

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Optimal toughness, hardness and strength properties of the part are obtained by choosing the correct tempering temperature

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Higher tempering temperatures result in lower hardness but higher plasticity

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Tempering temperature does not affect the mechanical properties of the steel

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