Z-Wear PM

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Carbon.............................1.15 %
Chromium.......................7.50 %
Vanadium........................2.40 %
Tungsten.........................1.00 %
Molybdenum..................1.60 %

DESCRIPTION

Z-Wear PM is a powder metallurgy tool steel intended to provide high value and exceptional versatility. It offers wear resistance superior to conventionally produced tool steel grades like A2 and D2 along with high toughness and resistance to chipping. This unique combination of properties allows consistent and reliable tool performance in a broad range of cold work applications. Z-Wear PM is designed to be “user friendly” and exhibits excellent machinability, heat treat response (up to 64Rc) and grindability. It maintains a high degree of dimensional stability and can serve as an ideal substrate for a variety of common tool coatings and surface treatments.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

• Thread Rolling
• Tactical Knives/Blades
• Fineblanking
• Heavy stamping
• Metal punches