scholarly journals Microstructure and Properties of SLM High Speed Steel

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olsson Elin ◽  
Sundin Stefan ◽  
Ma Taoran ◽  
Proper Sebastian ◽  
Lyphout Christophe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Content ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Base Plate ◽  
Thermal Gradients ◽  
High Carbon Content ◽  
Powder Bed ◽  
New Applications ◽  
Good Heat

Selective laser melting (SLM) is a commonly used laser powder bed technique where the final properties are influenced by many different powder related properties, such as particle size distribution, chemical composition and flowability. In applications where high hardness, wear resistance, strength and good heat properties are required, high speed steels (HSS) are widely used today. HSS has high carbon content and are therefore considered as unweldable. The rapidly growing implementation of AM technologies has led to a growing range of new applications and demands for new alloys and properties. The interest in being able to manufacture HSS by SLM without cracking is therefore increasing. In SLM, it is possible to preheat the base plate to a few hundred degrees Celsius which has been used for HSS and proved successful due to reduced thermal gradients. In this study, the properties of SLM produced high speed steel PEARL Micro®2012 with a carbon content of 0.61 wt.-% have been investigated and compared to those of a forged and rolled PM-HIP counterpart ASP®2012.

Effect of Carbon on Frictional Wear Behaviours of High Vanadium High Speed Steel under Dry Sliding Condition

2010 ◽  
Vol 654-656 ◽  
pp. 370-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liu Jie Xu ◽  
Shi Zhong Wei ◽  
Ying Ping Ji ◽  
Guo Shang Zhang ◽  
Ji Wen Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Lath Martensite ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Micro Cutting ◽  
Matrix Microstructure ◽  
The Matrix

The high vanadium high-speed steel (HVHSS) with about 9wt% vanadium and different carbon contents were prepared using casting process. The effects of carbon on wear properties of HVHSS were studied using pin-on-ring tester, and the failure behaviors were investigated via SEM. Results show the optimal wear resistance is obtained when HVHSS possesses moderate carbon content (2.58wt.%). The cause is that the matrix microstructure of moderate carbon HVHSS is mainly low-carbon lath martensite with good toughness and high hardness, and it can effectively resist micro-cutting and figure wear at the same time, so the role of high-hardness vanadium carbides (VC) can be played enough because of the strong support of matrix. If carbon content is too low, the wear failure of HVHSS is mainly caused by severe micro-cutting and adhesive wear on contact surface because the matrix microstructure of high speed steel is ferrite with very low hardness, which leads to poor wear resistance. While, the matrix microstructure is mainly composed of high carbon martensite with poor toughness when carbon content is too high, therefore, it possesses very poor resistance to cycle fatigue and thermal fatigue, resulting in decrease of wear resistance.

scholarly journals Influence of Preheating Temperature on Hardness and Microstructure of PBF Steel hs6-5-3-8

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmin Saewe ◽  
Markus Benjamin Wilms ◽  
Lucas Jauer ◽  
Johannes Schleifenbaum
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Content ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Electron Backscatter Diffraction ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Base Plate ◽  
Engineering Industry ◽  
Nickel Aluminum ◽  
Powder Bed ◽  
Preheating Temperature ◽  
Backscatter Diffraction

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is an additive manufacturing process employed in many industries, for example for aerospace, automotive and medical applications. In these sectors, mainly nickel-, aluminum- and titanium-based alloys are used. In contrast, the mechanical engineering industry is interested in more wear-resistant steel alloys with higher hardness, both of which can be achieved with a higher carbon content, like in high-speed steels. Since these steels are susceptible to cracking, preheating needs to be applied during processing by LPBF. In a previous study, we applied a base plate preheating temperature of 500 °C for HS6-5-3-8 with 1.3 % carbon content. We were able to manufacture dense (p > 99.9 %) and crack-free parts from HS6-5-3-8 with a hardness > 62 HRC (as built) by LPBF. In this study, we investigate the influence of preheating temperatures up to 600 °C on hardness and microstructure dependent on part height for HS6-5-3-8. The microstructure was studied by light optical microscopy (LOM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). The analysis of hardness and microstructure at different part heights is necessary because state-of-the-art preheating systems induce heat only into the base plate. Consequently, parts are subjected to temperature gradients and different heat treatment effects depending on part height during the LPBF process.

CPM REX 25

Alloy Digest ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
High Speeds ◽  
Aisi Type ◽  
Tool Performance ◽  
End Mills ◽  
Machining Operations

Abstract CPM REX 25 is a super high-speed steel made without cobalt. It is comparable to AISI Type T15 cobalt-containing high-speed steel in response to heat treatment, properties, and tool performance. CPM REX 25 is recommended for machining operations requiring heavy cuts, high speeds and feeds, and difficult-to-machine materials of high hardness and abrasion resistance. Typical applications are boring tools, drills, gear cutters, punches, form tools, end mills and broaches. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: TS-365. Producer or source: Crucible Materials Corporation.

TATMO V-N

Alloy Digest ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 34 (12) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Cutting Tool ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Nitrogen Addition ◽  
Aisi Type ◽  
End Mills ◽  
Red Hardness ◽  
Edge Toughness

Abstract TATMO V-N is an AISI Type M7 high-speed steel modified by alloy balancing and a nitrogen addition to develop superior hardness response in heat treatment. It is an excellent grade for many cutting-tool applications requiring an optimum balance of red hardness, edge toughness and wear resistance, such as drills, taps, end mills, reamers and milling cutters. Its combination of outstanding properties and high hardness makes Tatmo V-N a logical alternate for cobalt high-speed steels in many cutting-tool applications. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: TS-452. Producer or source: Latrobe Steel Company.

scholarly journals Effect of Deep Cryogenic Treatment on Corrosion Properties of Various High-Speed Steels

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Jure Voglar ◽  
Živa Novak ◽  
Patricia Jovičević-Klug ◽  
Bojan Podgornik ◽  
Tadeja Kosec
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Cryogenic Treatment ◽  
Test Procedure ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Polarization Measurement ◽  
Deep Cryogenic Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Properties ◽  
Potential Measurement ◽  
Corrosion Studies

The aim of the study was to evaluate the corrosion properties of three different grades of high-speed steel following a heat treatment procedure involving deep cryogenic treatment after quenching and to investigate how these properties are connected to the microstructure and hardness of the material. The hardness of steels was measured, and microstructural properties were determined through observation of the metallographically prepared steels using scanning electron microscopy. These studies were complemented corrosion evaluation by the use of corrosion potential measurement and linear polarization measurement of steels in a sodium tetraborate buffer at pH 10. The results showed that the deep cryogenic procedure of high-speed steel changed the microstructure and consequently affected the hardness of the investigated steels to different extents, depending on their chemical composition. Corrosion studies have confirmed that some high-speed steels have improved corrosion properties after deep cryogenic treatment. The most important improvement in corrosion resistance was observed for deep cryogenically treated high-speed steel EN 1.3395 (M3:2) by 31% when hardened to high hardness values and by 116% under lower hardness conditions. The test procedure for differentiating corrosion properties of differently heat-treated tool steels was established alongside the investigation.

scholarly journals Selective Laser Melting of Crack-Free High Density M2 High Speed Steel Parts by Baseplate Preheating

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolien Kempen ◽  
Bey Vrancken ◽  
Sam Buls ◽  
Lore Thijs ◽  
Jan Van Humbeeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Selective Laser Melting ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Crack Formation ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
Thermal Gradients ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
Mechanical And Physical Properties ◽  
The World ◽  
M2 High Speed Steel

Cracks and delamination, resulting from residual stresses, are a barrier in the world of additive manufacturing and selective laser melting (SLM) that prohibits the use of many metals in this field. By preheating the baseplate, thermal gradients are lowered and stresses can be reduced. In this work, some initial tests were performed with M2 high speed steel (HSS). The influence of preheating on density and mechanical and physical properties is investigated. The paper shows many promising results for the production of SLM parts in materials that are very sensitive to crack formation and delamination. When using a preheating of 200 °C, crack-free M2 HSS parts were produced with a relative density of 99.8%.

Hardening of Selective Laser Melted M2 Steel

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Yang ◽  
Yishu Zhang ◽  
Haoxing You ◽  
Richard Smith ◽  
Richard D. Sisson
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Cutting Tools ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Steel Part ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Near Net Shape

Abstract Selective laser melting (SLM) is an additive manufacturing technique that can be used to make the near-net-shape metal parts. M2 is a high-speed steel widely used in cutting tools, which is due to its high hardness of this steel. Conventionally, the hardening heat treatment process, including quenching and tempering, is conducted to achieve the high hardness for M2 wrought parts. It was debated if the hardening is needed for additively manufactured M2 parts. In the present work, the M2 steel part is fabricated by SLM. It is found that the hardness of as-fabricated M2 SLM parts is much lower than the hardened M2 wrought parts. The characterization was conducted including X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) to investigate the microstructure evolution of as-fabricated, quenched, and tempered M2 SLM part. The M2 wrought part was heat-treated simultaneously with the SLM part for comparison. It was found the hardness of M2 SLM part after heat treatment is increased and comparable to the wrought part. Both quenched and tempered M2 SLM and wrought parts have the same microstructure, while the size of the carbides in the wrought part is larger than that in the SLM part.

Research on Cutting Performance of Graphite-Like Carbon Coated Tools in Dry Drilling of Ferrous Metal

2010 ◽  
Vol 455 ◽  
pp. 467-471
Author(s):  
Ji Ming Xiao ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
L.J. Bai ◽  
Qi Long Yuan ◽  
Jian Ming Zheng
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Ferrous Metal ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Cutting Performance ◽  
Low Friction ◽  
Dry Cutting ◽  
Coated Tools ◽  
Carbon Coated ◽  
Twist Drills

The graphite-like carbon (GLC) coating was deposited onto high-speed steel (HSS) twist drills by magnetron sputter ion plating technique. The drilling tests were performed on the ferrous metal under dry cutting conditions. By the analysis and comparison of the flank wear and the drilling forces on drills, the cutting performance of GLC coated HSS tools was researched. The results show that GLC coating with high hardness and low friction coefficient, due to its good adhesion and match with HSS substrate, can significantly improve the cutting performance of HSS twist drills, prolong the tool life, decrease the drilling forces in drilling the ferrous metal. And its cutting performance is better than the hard coated drills in the lower speed, but its thermal stability is inferior to the hard coated drills in the higher speed.

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