Die-casting is an attractive method to produce near-net-shape metallic components. However, in such dies heat-checking is the most common die failure mechanism. To minimize this risk attention must be paid to control die steel strength as well as impact toughness at elevated temperatures, thermal fatigue properties and thermal softening etc. Pre-hardened tool steels, with improved thermal conductivity and control of the above-mentioned properties, are marketed which enables elimination of heat treatment in die manufacturing.
TOOLOX – Pre-hardened Tool Steels Aimed for Die-casting Applications Enabling Faster Mould Manufacturing
Sae Int. J. Mater. Manf
Sae International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing
SAE World Congress & Exhibition ; 2009
Sae International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing ; 2 , 1 ; 121-127
2009-04-20
7 pages
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
Fatigue , Molding , Conductivity , Heat treatment , Casting , Steel
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