Z-10 PM

CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS

Carbon .............................................. 2.45 %
Chromium ........................................ 5.25 %
Vanadium ........................................ 9.75 %
Molybdenum .................................. 1.30 %
Manganese ..................................... 0.50 %
Silicon ............................................... 0.90 %

DESCRIPTION

Z-10 PM is a high vanadium cold work tool steel produced by powder metallurgy methods. Its highly alloyed, air hardening composition offers exceptional wear resistance along with good strength and toughness. This combination of properties can provide outstanding edge retention and extended tool life compared to standard tool steels grades such as D2 and M2. It is suitable for use in demanding applications involving long run, high production tools and abrasive part materials. The powder metallurgy process utilized provides well known benefits including more consistent machinability, grindability, heat treat response, and dimensional stability when compared to conventionally produced, high alloy grades.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

• punches and dies
• powder compaction tooling
• cold forming tools
• industrial knives
• slitter blades
• plastic processing components
• granulator and pelletizer blades
• woodworking tools
• wear parts