Effect of Carbon on Steel Properties

Carbon element plays a key role in balancing strength and toughness in steel. Reasonable control of carbon content is a core link in steel design and production. The higher the […]

What’s the difference with M2 and M42 high speed steel?

High-speed steel is a high-alloy steel containing large amounts of carbon (C), tungsten (W), molybdenum (Mo), chromium (Cr), vanadium (V) and other elements. It has high  hardness after heat treatment. […]

What is Powder metallurgy high-speed steel (PMHSS) ?- TPM330, ASP23,M3:2

Before understanding powder high-speed steel, we first understand what powder metallurgy is. Powder metallurgy refers to a steel manufacturing process in which fine steel powder is obtained by atomizing molten […]

The difference with Hot rolled and Forged

Hot rolled and forged are two normal process method for steel . What is hot rolling: The metal blank is passed through the gap between a pair of rotating rollers […]

Re-understand stainless steel – Can stainless steel also rust?

Will stainless steel rust? At first glance, it seems to be a false proposition.  But stainless steel rust is everywhere in life, such as the picture below! Why does iron […]

32CrMoV12-10/1.7765 alloy steel

In modern industry, 32CrMoV12-10 steel belong to alloy steel , which play a crucial role because they have high strength, good heat treatment properties and excellent corrosion resistance. 32CrMoV12-10 also […]

What are the main effects of Chromium(Cr) in steel?

Cr in steel is one of the main composition  composing steel, and its content directly affects the corrosion resistance and hardenability of steel. What are the main effects of Cr […]

The good relationship between Nickel(Ni) and Steel

We all know that in addition to iron and carbon, the main elements of steel include silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus, etc. And Nickel(Ni) and steel have a good relationship when […]

Exploring the Versatility of 1.4112(X90CrMoV18) Stainless Steel

1.4112 is a high-carbon, high-chromium member of the stainless steel series. Due to its high carbon content, it provides high mechanical strength values as well as corrosion resistance after heat […]

Comparing 1.2311 VS 1.2738 Steel for Mould Making

When we talk to  choosing the right steel for mould making, the most important is consider the precision and performance . Two popular options of mould steel are 1.2311 and […]

What mould steel is best for your mold? S136, NAK80 or P20?

This week, I had a customer inquire with us about several mould steel NAK80, S136 and P20. We knew that these steels would be used in plastic molds, and he […]

The Power of 1.3343/M2/HS6-5-2C High-Speed Steel

1.3343 steel is a high-toughness high-speed steel containing a high proportion of tungsten and has the characteristics of high wear resistance and high efficiency. Grade 1.3343 is the HSS type […]