Tool Steels: Properties and Performance

Focuses on describing the performance of each application of this special class of ferrous materials.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 245 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Focuses on describing the performance of each application of this special class of ferrous materials.
Tool steels are essential components in various industrial applications, and their performance is crucial for achieving optimal productivity and quality. This comprehensive book provides a single, up-to-date source of information for increasing the life of tool steels through optimized design and manufacturing. It explains how material compositions, manufacturing processes, heat treatments, surface hardening techniques, and coatings affect tool steel properties, grades, and performance.

The book begins by providing a solid understanding of the metallurgy involved in tool steel manufacturing, machining, hot and cold working, and molding. It covers the different types of tool steels, their properties, microstructure, and manufacturing processes. The authors then discuss the effects of material compositions, manufacturing processes, heat treatments, surface hardening techniques, and coatings on tool steel properties, grades, and performance.

One of the key aspects of the book is its focus on real-life case studies and failure analyses. The authors provide examples of die-life parameters and hints for modifying tool steels and heat treatments during cutting or forming processes. These case studies and failure analyses are from the Villares Metals plant in Brazil, which is one of the largest and most advanced tool steel manufacturers in the world.

The book also covers the latest developments in tool steel technology, such as the use of advanced materials, such as ceramics and composites, and the development of new heat treatments and surface hardening techniques. It also discusses the environmental impact of tool steel manufacturing and the need for sustainable practices.

In conclusion, this handy book provides a single, up-to-date source of information for increasing the life of tool steels through optimized design and manufacturing. It explains how material compositions, manufacturing processes, heat treatments, surface hardening techniques, and coatings affect tool steel properties, grades, and performance. It also offers examples of real-life case studies and failure analyses, and covers the latest developments in tool steel technology. Whether you are a professional engineer, technician, or student, this book is essential for your understanding of tool steel properties and their applications.

Weight: 481g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367782573