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Elements in Tool Steel In this post, we would like to discuss the elements that make up tool & high speed steels. What do these elements do to provide the mechanical and physical properties we need for our applications? The most common elements are the following: CARBON

Which Types of Stainless Steel Are Magnetic?   Stainless steel comes in the category of magnetic as well as non-magnetic. The type of steel can be identified by comparing different set points. The first condition or consideration is the stainless steel contains iron in its chemical structure,

HOW IS STAINLESS STEEL MADE? Stainless steel is known for excellent corrosion resistance. It is an integral part of modern life and is used in a range of applications, including heavy industry, architecture, automotive manufacture, surgery and dentistry.   Until the 1950s and 1960s, which saw the

MOST COMMON USES OF STAINLESS STEEL From the smallest zipper to the largest skyscraper, stainless steel is an essential part of modern life.   Stainless steel’s strength, resistance to corrosion and low maintenance make it the ideal material for a wide range of applications. It also has

A SHORT GUIDE TO WELDING STAINLESS STEEL   The welding of stainless steel is substantially different from welding other materials. The difference begins with the unique chemical composition of stainless steel.   What is stainless steel? Like other steels, stainless steel is an alloy of iron and

What is Steel Fatigue?   steel fatigue can cause catastrophic failures without warning, such as a fan blade separating from a jet engine, causing damage or even death. To understand and prevent steel fatigue, we must first understand something about stresses in steels.   Stress can be applied in different

Plastic Injection Mold Steel Characteristics & Application   Steel Grade Comparable Standard AISI / JIS Hardening Delivery Hardness HRC Characteristics Applications ASSAB Steel IMPAX 718S P20 Modified Prehardened 31-36 Pre-hardened type, high purity with isotropic microstructure contains 1.0% Ni High quality mold inserts, best suitable for plastic

WHAT IS CASE HARDENING? The ability to withstand abrasion and resist indentation are two very important attributes of certain types of metals. Hardness, the measurement of those attributes, is a key consideration when deciding which type of metal to choose. Arguably the most important area of a

Duplex Stainless Steels Introduction, Applicable Standards, Chemical Compositions, PREN   Introduction Duplex stainless steels form the latest family of stainless steels, tested as early     as in the 1930’s and mass produced from the 1970’s onwards. Their excellent mechanical properties and their corrosion resistance have made them a first choice material

Injection Molding Tool Steel Grade Introduce   Custom injection molding systems are understandably concentrated on plastics selection. After all, the accoutrements used to construct the corridor have the topmost influence over quality and performance. Still, the grade of injection molding tool sword chosen for product also has