Ferrous Alloys Flashcards
1
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Stainless steel
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Tough, hard, corrosion resistant
18% chrome, 8% nickel
Melt temp 1510
Uses: sinks, cutlery, kitchenware
2
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High speed steel (HSS)
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Hard, tough, high level of resistance to frictional heat
18%tungsten, 4% chromium, 1% vanadium, 0.5-0.8% carbon
Uses: tool blades, drill bits, milling cutters, router bits
3
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Die steel (tool steel)
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Hard, tough
Uses: blanking punches and dies, extruded dies, fine press tools
