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Powder Metal Production Methods/Knife Steel Strength February 10, 2017 |
Welcome to Simply Tool Steel,Powder Metal Production/Knife Steel StrengthPowder metal parts can be produced using a few different production methods. Each PM production company tends to specialize in using one form of production over another form. Each form of production has its' own benefits and drawbacks. The five production types are: 1. Powder Metal Compaction PM Compaction is the most common type of PM forming. The advantages include low-cost in high quantities, variability of part configurations, and near-net shape part production. The drawbacks can be costly tooling, long lead times and development costs. PM Forging is often used in conjunction with PM compaction. PM forging offers the customer a higher part density and increased part strength. Added tooling costs and production costs may be a drawback of the PM forging process. Metal Injection Molding is often used to produce tiny, intricate parts. Fine part detail and minimal powder waste are some of the benefits of using the MIM process while tooling costs and slower production rates are some of the drawbacks of this method. Powder Metal Extrusion is a new PM production method which provides the customer the ability to produce long linear shapes with good strength and low cost. Product development costs and slower production rates are some of the drawbacks of this new method. Metal Additive or 3D printing is a new method of producing PM parts. This method provides low production costs for low quantities, no waste, and quick part development. The cost of the printing equipment and the slow production rate are some of the drawbacks. This PDF download is written in an easy-to-understand format, providing the reader with a thorough understanding of tool steel and its' role in the tooling industry. This valuable resource can improve the quality of your tooling and reduce your downtime. You can expect to learn about: Toughness, wear resistance, hardness and red hardness properties of tool steel Secondary properties of tool steel Tool steel terminology and alloying elements An introduction to the tool steel industries and uses Proper heat treating of tool steel Proper design, machining and grinding of tool steel The methodology behind choosing the correct tool steel Tool steel comparison charts and data sheets for common tooling grades
Strength of Knife Steel Tool steel derives its' strength from its' hardness. A knife with a hardness that is too low will bend or flex when a transverse pressure is applied. A knife or tool with a hardness that is too high will snap. Unless... The correct knife steel grade is chosen. A knife steel with a high degree of toughness combined with a high hardness can withstand a higher degree of transverse pressure before deformation occurs. You can learn more about knife steel, heat treating and developing strength in them in our book, "Knife Steel Simplified". Improve the quality of your knives. This PDF download is written in an easy-to-understand format, providing the reader with a thorough understanding of tool steel and its' role in the knife industry. The custom knife maker can now improve the quality of their knives and reduce the learning curve. You can expect to learn about: Toughness, wear resistance, hardness and corrosion resistance of knife steel Machining and grinding of tool steel Proper heat treating of knife steel to assure a high-quality blade Steel comparison charts of common knife steel grades Knife steel data sheets for many common knife steel grades “Programmable” heat treating 10 Knife making tips for high-quality tool steel knives Get your
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