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Is multiple tempering really necessary when heat treating tool steels?

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Is multiple tempering really necessary when heat treating tool steels?

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Yes, double or triple tempering will eliminate the retained austenite that remains upon quenching. Tool steels can have up to 25% retained austenite after quenching and must be multiple tempered to eliminate this.

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