What is High-Speed Steel?
High-speed steel is a type of steel that is much harder and more durable than what is traditionally used in metalworking. It requires more effort to machine due to its high breaking strength.
This steel is much better at resisting corrosion and wear, and it is able to hold a sharp edge for a longer amount of time.
In addition, high-speed steel has a higher elastic modulus, which means it is stronger in tension and compression. The higher elastic modulus also gives high-speed steel improved weld-ability.
What's the Difference Between HSS and Tungsten Steel?
HSS is a High-Speed Steel that has a hardness of 61 HRC. Tungsten Steel is also steel with a hardness of 61 HRC, but it's made of tungsten carbide.
Both of these materials can become effective hardened tools, such as surgical scalpels, wrenches, gears, and others.
Benefits of High-Speed Steel
Here are the benefits of high-speed steel that make them useful in many industries.
High Heat Treatment Capability
High-speed steel achieves heat treatment hardness at 63-66hrc by exposing the steel to high pressure at a temperature of about 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. This process causes the carbon content in the steel to become more tightly packed. This, in turn, causes the steel to become more resistant to fracture.
Remarkable Bending Strength
High-speed steel achieves 3500MPa by working-hardening the steel by heating it to a temperature of about 2100°C, which causes the molecules to move faster, stabilizing the crystal structure.
The molecules move faster by heating them to a temperature of about 2100°C, which causes the crystal structure to stabilize.
Low Manufacturing Cost
High-speed steel is affordable in the market because it is consistently recycled.
To make high-speed steel, manufacturers use alloying elements, which makes high-speed steel very strong and can be used for many different types of applications, including manufacturing tools and equipment. The high demand for high-speed steel also makes it affordable in the market.
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