The solution heat-treated state (austenite phase) of SUS631 is soft and can be processed in various ways, but requires two or more heat treatments of martensitization and precipitation hardening to increase its strength.
Because SUS632J1 is always in martensitic phase with or without solution treatment, it can be strengthened with only one precipitation hardening heat treatment.
Solution heat-treated or cold rolled finish can be selected, Rolling finish provides higher strength, but not as high as that of SUS631.This steel grade exhibits strong magnetism in all states.
Solution heat-treated materials, although a martensitic phase, can be lightly processed because of its low carbon content and toughness.
Also, because there is little variation in strength at welded portion, it is sometimes used in applications where welding is involved, such as steel belts.
TOKKIN supplies a variety of stainless steels for springs as specified in JIS G4313.
Please refer to
this page for the features and comparison of each grade of stainless steel for springs.