Austenitic dispersion-hardening alloy 36NKhTYuM8 is well known as a nonmagnetic corrosion-resistant and heat-resistant spring material having quite good technological ductility (after quenching) and a high yield strength after aging (α0002 = 930 – 950 N/mm2). It is used for the production of complicated and critical elastic members. There are data on the possibility of a certain improvement in the adaptability to manufacture and the operating properties of the alloy. The present work concerns the possibility of rapid quenching with the use of electric-contact heating for alloy 36NKhTYuM8.