scholarly journals Development of a New PM Tool Steel for Optimization of Cold Working of Advanced High-Strength Steels

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1326
Author(s):  
Abdulbaset Mussa ◽  
Pavel Krakhmalev ◽  
Aydın Şelte ◽  
Jens Bergström

In the present study, Uddeholm Vancron SuperClean cold work tool steel was investigated concerning wear resistance and fatigue strength, using laboratory and semi-industrial tests. The Uddeholm Vancron SuperClean was designed with the help of ThermoCalc calculations to contain a high amount of a carbonitride phase, which was suggested to improve tribological performance of this tool steel. In order to investigate the tested steel, galling tests with a slider-on flat-surface tribotester and semi-industrial punching tests were performed on an advanced high-strength steel, CP1180HD. Uddeholm Vanadis 8 SuperClean containing only a carbide phase and Uddeholm Vancron 40 containing a mixture of carbides and carbonitrides were also tested to compare the performance of the tool steels. The microstructure and wear mechanisms were characterized with scanning electron microscopy. It was found that the carbonitrides presented in Uddeholm Vancron SuperClean improved its resistance to material transfer and galling. Semi-industrial punching tests also confirmed that Uddeholm Vancron SuperClean cold work tool steel also possesses enhanced resistance to chipping and fatigue crack nucleation, which confirms the beneficial role of the carbonitride phase in wear resistance of cold work tool steel.

Alloy Digest ◽  
1979 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  

Abstract CYCLOPS SCK is a cold-work tool steel with a balanced composition to provide air hardening and an optimum combination of toughness, wear resistance and minimum distortion during heat treatment. Typical applications are shear blades, trimming dies and forming rolls, including grade rolls for cutlery and flatware. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: TS-346. Producer or source: Cyclops Corporation.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  

Abstract Böhler K100 is a high-carbon, high-chromium (12%), alloy cold-work tool steel that is suitable for medium run tooling in applications where a very good abrasive wear resistance is needed but where demands on chipping resistance are small. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity. It also includes information on forming and machining. Filing Code: TS-788. Producer or source: voestalpine Böhler Edelstahl GmbH & Co.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 54 (11) ◽  

Abstract Lescowear is a medium-chromium-containing air-hardening cold-work tool steel. It is a versatile alloy with a combination of toughness and wear resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity. It also includes information on wear resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: TS-623. Producer or source: Timken Latrobe Steel.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  

Abstract Böhler (or Boehler) K490 Microclean is an improved and more efficient cold work tool steel compared with other commonly used PM steels such as M4 or PM23. Toughness is more than doubled with a similar wear resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition and physical properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, and powder metal forms. Filing Code: TS-734. Producer or source: Böhler-Uddeholm North America. See also Alloy Digest TS-740, April 2017.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  

Abstract Deutsche Edelstahlwerke Cryodur 2235 is a high-carbon, Cr-V, alloy cold-work tool steel that has medium hardenability and is suitable for short-run tooling requiring a combination of good wear resistance and toughness, and a keen cutting edge. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: TS-811. Producer or source: Deutsche Edelstahlwerke Specialty Steel.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (8) ◽  

Abstract Deutsche Edelstahlwerke Cryodur 2242 is a medium-carbon, chromium-vanadium alloy cold-work tool steel that has medium hardenability and is suitable for applications requiring a combination of high strength, high toughness, and good wear resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: TS-816. Producer or source: Deutsche Edelstahlwerke Specialty Steel.


Metals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1038 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pello Jimbert ◽  
Maider Iturrondobeitia ◽  
Julen Ibarretxe ◽  
Roberto Fernandez-Martinez

The effects of deep cryogenic treatment (DCT) on the wear behavior of different tool steels have been widely reported in the scientific literature with uneven results. Some tool steels show a significant improvement in their wear resistance when they have been cryogenically treated while others exhibit no relevant amelioration or even a reduction in their wear resistance. In this study, the influence of DCT was investigated for a grade that has been barely studied in the scientific literature, the AISI A8 air-hardening medium-alloy cold work tool steel. Several aspects were analyzed in the present work: the wear resistance of the alloy, the internal residual stress, and finally the secondary carbide precipitation in terms of lengths and occupied area and its distribution into the microstructure. The results revealed a reduction in the wear rate of about 14% when the AISI A8 was cryogenically treated before tempering. The number of carbides that precipitated into the microstructure was 6% higher for the cryogenically treated samples, increasing from 0.68% to 0.73% of the total area they covered. Furthermore, the distribution of the carbides into the microstructure was more homogenous for the cryogenically treated samples.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1962 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  

Abstract Hi-Wear 64 is a cold work tool steel offering improved wear resistance and low temperature heat treatment. It is a deep hardening non-deforming steel recommended for tools to blank and form abrasive materials. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and hardness. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: TS-122. Producer or source: Carpenter.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  

Abstract Uddeholm Caldie is a high-carbon, chromium-molybdenum-vanadium alloy cold-work tool steel that is produced using the electroslag remelting (ESR) process. It is suitable for short and medium run tooling in applications where a combination of very high chipping resistance and compressive strength is required. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity. It also includes information on wear resistance. Filing Code: TS-785. Producer or source: Uddeholms AB (a voestalpine company).


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