Heat treatment of steel July 29, 2021 Heat treatments are performed to alter the properties, chemicals and physical appearance of the steel grade. However, steel is heated due to many factors, such as the grade and the desired application. When performed by a professional, heat treatment is a highly controlled process that allows for many benefits. For example, increased hardness, durability, corrosion … Continued Seguir leyendo
Acero de temple al aire July 27, 2021 Air hardening steel refers to steel that undergoes the process of using air as a quenchant. This natural quenchant is often used on steel in the A group of tool steels, such as A2, A3, A4, A6 and A10. However, it has also been known to be used on steel grades such as D2. Quenching … Continued Seguir leyendo
What is quenching? June 29, 2021 Quenching is one of the most popular heat treatment methods for changing the properties of steel. When a toolmaker desires to increase the hardness, toughness, or strength of the steel due to the finished product’s environment, quenching is essential to perform. What is quenching? Well, a quick answer would be that steel is heated to its … Continued Seguir leyendo
Oil hardening steel June 25, 2021 Overview Oil hardening steel refers to steel that must be quenched by oil. Typically, this is the cold-work group of steels, including the O family of tool steels such as O1 and O2. Pure steel often comes in a supply that is too soft for application. Therefore, quenching is the process needed to harden steel … Continued Seguir leyendo
Tool steel application chart June 7, 2021 Tool Application Tool Requirements Tool Steel Choices Arbors Less likely to crack O1 Battering tools Good hardenability, shock resistance S1 Bending dies High hardness O1 Blanking Toughness, wear resistance M2 Blanking coining Toughness, wear resistance M2 Burnishing tools High hardness, wear resistance D2 Cams High stress and endurance O1 Chipper knives Minimum cracking, toughness A8 … Continued Seguir leyendo
AISI 01 Ground Flat Stock April 28, 2021 AISI 01 Ground Flat Stock is an oil hardening, low distortion, precision ground high integrity cold work tool steel widely used to manufacture numerous types of industrial tooling. The main characteristics and properties of the material are: High as-quenched hardness Low dimensional movement or distortion after hardening Hardens from a relatively low hardening temperature Good … Continued Seguir leyendo
Knife Making Steel April 6, 2021 Propiedades fundamentales del acero para la fabricación de cuchillos Tanto si se ha aficionado a la fabricación de cuchillos como si busca una hoja de alta calidad, debe asegurarse de que su cuchillo esté bien fabricado para que funcione correctamente. Muchas propiedades fundamentales de la hoja determinarán si su cuchillo se romperá o se desafilará. Es esencial elegir el... Continuar Seguir leyendo
Elementos de acero March 23, 2021 Los elementos del acero varían en función de los requisitos y usos individuales. No obstante, a continuación se incluye una lista completa de elementos. Elemento Descripción Aluminio (Al) El aluminio tiene el número atómico 13 y el símbolo AI. Durante el proceso de fabricación del acero, el aluminio se añade ampliamente como desoxidante para eliminar el oxígeno. Además, cuando se utiliza en aceros recalentados, ... Continúa Seguir leyendo
Tool Steel Grades and Comparison March 10, 2021 What Is Tool Steel? Tool Steel is widely used across the world by a range of toolmakers, engineers and pattern makers. Tool steel is not one particular steel, as it refers to a range of carbon alloy steels. The different grades are popular due to their unique hardness, resistance to abrasion and, more importantly, the … Continued Seguir leyendo
What is high-speed steel? March 1, 2021 High-speed steel is a material used in the manufacturing industry to make cutting tools. The material is “heavily alloyed and ferrous”. What does that mean? Essentially, the steel is created from several other metals and contains a large amount of iron. There’s also a clue in the name; surprisingly, high-speed steels can cut materials at high … Continued Seguir leyendo