Powder Metallurgy (PM) Tool Steels: Tool steels produced via powder metallurgy for cutting and forming dies are primarily characterized by the following properties.
- Homogeneous structure.
- An equal and statistically random distribution of carbides.
- The toughness properties have been optimized in the direction of the rolling and/or forging load.
- Optimization of toughness and wear resistance.
The benefits these features offer to users are:
- It enhances operational and process safety.
- Greater resistance to breakage.
- Improved dimensional stability compared to conventional steels during heat treatment.
- Easier to grind than conventional alloy steels.
