Crack resistance of tool steels corresponding with the chemical composition of their matrices

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (86) ◽  
pp. 5-14
Author(s):  
J. Pacyna
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Crack Resistance ◽  
Phase Transformations ◽  
Charpy Impact ◽  
Charpy Impact Test ◽  
Tool Steels ◽  
Industrial Practice ◽  
High Crack ◽  
Secondary Precipitates ◽  
Kinetics Of

Purpose: of the presented investigations was showing that the crack resistance of tool steels depends on their hardenability and phase transformations occurring in the quenched matrix at tempering. The chemical composition of austenite decides on the steel hardenability while phase transformations after tempering can be influenced (apart from the chemical composition) by the heating method. Design/methodology/approach: of investigations was based on the analysis of dilatograms and the achieved aim was to obtain the hard tool steel (app. 500 HV30) for hot works. Samples of a diameter of 10 mm (without a notch) made of this steel were not broken by the Charpy impact test of energy of 30 kGm. Findings: of these investigations are practical. Grain boundaries of prior austenite should be protected against secondary precipitates, which constitute natural nuclei of diffusive structures. It is also possible to control phase transformations at tempering. Research limitations/implications: constitute the availability of the adequate equipment for investigating the kinetics of phase transformations of undercooled austenite and the kinetics of phase transformations after tempering. Practical implications: for the industry are such that the proposed tool steels of a high crack resistance contain molybdenum and nickel. Thus, these steels are very expensive. Originality/value: of these investigations was confirmed in the industrial practice.

scholarly journals The Phase Transformations in Hypoeutectoid Steels Mn-Cr-Ni

2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 497-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. RoŻniata ◽  
R. Dziurka
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Phase Transformations ◽  
Critical Points ◽  
Light Microscope ◽  
Cooling Curves ◽  
Critical Temperatures ◽  
Martensitic Microstructure ◽  
Cct Diagrams ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Undercooled Austenite

Abstract The results of a microstructure and hardness investigations of the hypoeutectoid steels Mn-Cr-Ni, imitating by its chemical composition toughening steels, are presented in the paper. The analysis of the kinetics of phase transformations of undercooled austenite of steels containing different amounts of alloying elements in their chemical composition, constitutes the aim of investigations. Metallographic examinations were carried out on a Axiovert 200 MAT light microscope. Sections were etched with a 3% HNO3 solution in C2H5OH. Dilatometric tests were performed using L78 R.I.T.A dilatometer. Using dilatometer the changes of elongation (Δl) of the samples with dimensions Ø 3×10 mm as a function of temperature (T) were registered. Obtained heating curves were used to precisely determine the critical temperatures (critical points) for the tested steels, while the differentiation of obtained cooling curves allowed to precisely define the temperatures of the beginning and the end of particular transition to draw CCT diagrams. Four CCT diagrams worked out for the tested hypoeutectoid steels (for quenching of steel) are - in the majority of steels - separated by the undercooled austenitic range and are of the letter „C” shape. However, for steels with Mn and Ni the separation of diffusive transformations from the bainitic transformation by the stable austenitic range is not observed. Hardenability of four investigated hypoeutectoid steels is similar, but still not high. To obtain martensite in the microstructure of these steels, it is necessary to apply the cooling rate higher than 25°C/s. The exception constitutes the Mn - Ni steel, in which only cooling with the rate higher than 50°C/s allows to achieve the martensitic microstructure and to avoid diffusive transformations (pearlitic and ferritic).

The low temperature aluminising kinetics of hot-work tool steels

2012 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-139
Author(s):  
B. Matijević ◽  
I. Kumić ◽  
T. Belić
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Tool Steels ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Hot Work Tool Steels

Influence of Honeycomb Core Compression on the Mechanical Properties of the Sandwich Structure

2013 ◽  
Vol 486 ◽  
pp. 283-288
Author(s):  
Ladislav Fojtl ◽  
Soňa Rusnáková ◽  
Milan Žaludek
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Impact Test ◽  
Charpy Impact ◽  
Charpy Impact Test ◽  
Low Velocity Impact ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Honeycomb Core ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Core Technology

This research paper deals with an investigation of the influence of honeycomb core compression on the mechanical properties of sandwich structures. These structures consist of prepreg facing layers and two different material types of honeycomb and are produced by modified compression molding called Crush-Core technology. Produced structures are mechanically tested in three-point bending test and subjected to low-velocity impact and Charpy impact test.

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