Description
Book SynopsisThis handy book provides a single, up-to-date source of information for increasing the life of tool steels through optimized design and manufacturing. Supplying a solid understanding of the metallurgy involved, the text explains how material compositions, manufacturing processes, heat treatments, surface hardening techniques, and coatings affect tool steel properties, grades, and performance. It also explores real-life case studies and failure analyses, offering examples of die-life parameters and hints for modifying tool steels and heat treatments during cutting or forming processes. While the book offers deep coverage of properties, microstructure, and manufacturing, its focus is on describing the performance of each application of this special class of ferrous materials.
- Provides a single, up-to-date source of information for increasing the life of tool steels through optimized design and manufacturing.
- Explains how material compositions, ma
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Table of Contents
Introduction to Tool Steels. Manufacturing of Tool Steels. Physical Metallurgy of Tool Steels. Hot Work Tool Steels. Cold Work Tool Steels. Plastic Mold Tool Steels. High Speed Steels.
