PSM Industries,Ferro-TiC® CM High Chrome Tool Steel Sheet,Plate

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PSM Industries Ferro-TiC® CM High Chrome Tool Steel Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: **Product Name:** PSM Industries Ferro-TiC® CM | High-Chromium Tool Steel Metal Matrix Composite **Overview** PSM Industries' Ferro-TiC® CM is a premier-grade metal matrix composite (MMC) engineered for applications demanding the ultimate combination of wear resistance and structural integrity. This material strategically combines a high-chromium, high-carbon cold-work tool steel matrix (analogous to AISI D2/SKD11) with a high-volume fraction of uniformly dispersed titanium carbide (TiC) particles. Manufactured through proprietary powder metallurgy (PM) and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) technologies, Ferro-TiC® CM delivers an isotropic microstructure free from the carbide segregation and inhomogeneity limitations of conventionally cast tool steels. The result is a material that exhibits **extraordinary resistance to abrasive, adhesive, and erosive wear**, coupled with high compressive strength and moderate corrosion resistance, making it a superior alternative to both traditional high-chromium tool steels and many cemented carbide grades in severe service conditions. **Key Features:** * **Dual-Phase Wear Resistance:** The synergistic effect of a hard, high-chromium steel matrix and a dense network of ultra-hard TiC particles (Hardness ~3000 HV) provides unmatched defense against wear. * **Powder Metallurgy Integrity:** Ensures a fine, uniform, and isotropic distribution of carbides, guaranteeing consistent performance regardless of part orientation or complex geometry. * **Exceptional Hardness:** Achieves a very high composite macro-hardness, making it one of the hardest commercially available tool-steel-based composites. * **Good Dimensional Stability:** Exhibits minimal distortion during heat treatment compared to conventional high-chromium steels due to its PM origin. * **Machinable when Annealed:** Supplied in a soft-annealed condition to allow for conventional machining and shaping before final hardening. --- **Material Specifications: Ferro-TiC® CM** **1. Chemical Composition (Typical, wt%)** The composition is defined by a high-chromium tool steel matrix saturated with titanium carbide. * **Matrix:** High-Chromium, High-Carbon Cold Work Tool Steel (D2-type). * **Reinforcement:** High Volume Fraction (typically 45-55%) of Titanium Carbide (TiC). A representative **overall** chemical analysis includes: * **Iron (Fe):** Balance * **Titanium (Ti):** 14 - 20% * **Carbon (C):** 4.0 - 5.5% * **Chromium (Cr):** 8.0 - 12.0% * **Molybdenum (Mo):** 0.5 - 2.0% * **Vanadium (V):** 0.5 - 2.0% * **Silicon (Si):** ≤ 0.5% * **Manganese (Mn):** ≤ 0.5% *Note: The precise TiC volume fraction and particle morphology are proprietary to PSM Industries.* **2. Physical & Mechanical Properties (Hardened & Tempered Condition)** Properties are typical for the fully heat-treated composite material. Performance is isotropic. | Property | Typical Value | Condition / Note | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Density** | 6.5 - 6.7 g/cm³ | | | **Hardness** | 66 - 70 HRC | **Composite Macro-Hardness.** | | **Transverse Rupture Strength (TRS)** | 1,700 - 2,300 MPa | | | **Compressive Strength** | > 3,500 MPa | Exceptionally high. | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 280 - 320 GPa | | | **Fracture Toughness (K1c)** | Moderate | Engineered for severe wear; impact resistance is secondary. Suitable for controlled shock loads. | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 9.0 - 10.0 x 10⁻⁶/K | 20 - 400°C. | | **Thermal Conductivity** | ~ 18 - 22 W/m·K | Lower than plain steel due to TiC. | | **Corrosion Resistance** | Good | Superior to standard tool steels due to high Cr content; not equivalent to stainless steel. | **3. Applicable & Reference Standards** As a proprietary composite, Ferro-TiC® CM is a unique material class. Its performance is specified relative to and often replaces: * **ASTM A681 (Grade D2):** Chemical benchmark for the matrix. * **ISO 4957 (Grade X153CrMoV12):** European equivalent. * **JIS G4404 (Grade SKD11):** Japanese equivalent. * **Cemented Carbide Grades (ISO K, M, P classes):** Performance benchmark for wear applications where greater toughness is needed. * **Custom Material Specifications:** Commonly established by OEMs after successful field trials against conventional options. --- **Product Applications** Ferro-TiC® CM is the material of choice for the most punishing wear applications across industries, particularly where conventional tool steels fail prematurely. * **Metal Forming:** Precision blanking and fineblanking dies, progressive die inserts, punching pins for abrasive materials (e.g., electrical steels, high-strength alloys). * **Extrusion & Drawing:** Cold extrusion dies, mandrels, drawing cones for wires, rods, and tubes. * **Plastics & Composites Processing:** Injection molding screws, barrels, and wear plates for highly filled polymers (glass, mineral, carbon fiber). Precision knives and slitters for abrasive composite materials. * **Wear Parts in Hostile Environments:** Sand blasting nozzles, pump sleeves, seal rings, valve trim components subject to abrasive slurries with mild corrosive elements. * **Powder Compaction:** Tooling for compacting metal powders (ferrous & non-ferrous) and advanced ceramics. * **Pulp & Paper / Recycling:** Refiner plates, wear plates, and cutting blades for processing recycled materials. **Processing & Handling Guidelines:** 1. **Machining:** **Only in the annealed condition** (~40-48 HRC). Use rigid setups with carbide, CBN, or PCD tooling. Employ positive rake angles and adequate coolant. 2. **Heat Treatment:** Standard practice for air-hardening, high-chromium steels. Vacuum or atmosphere furnace recommended: preheat, austenitize at appropriate temperature, air or gas pressure quench, followed by double or triple tempering to achieve final hardness (66-70 HRC). 3. **Finishing:** Grinding (with appropriate wheels) and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) are standard post-hardening operations. 4. **Joining:** Can be successfully brazed or bonded to tough steel substrates to create composite structures (e.g., wear-resistant facings on shock-absorbing backings). **Why Choose Ferro-TiC® CM?** * **Unparalleled Wear Life:** Routinely outperforms conventional D2 and similar tool steels by factors of 10 to 100 times in abrasive environments, maximizing uptime and productivity. * **Consistent, Predictable Performance:** The isotropic PM structure ensures uniform wear and eliminates directional weaknesses, leading to reliable, repeatable part life. * **Superior Value:** Although initial cost is higher than standard tool steels, the dramatically extended service life results in a significantly lower total cost per part produced. * **Engineered Solution:** Offers a strategic balance of wear resistance and usable toughness that sits between monolithic tool steels and more brittle cemented carbides. **Disclaimer:** The information provided is based on typical data from PSM Industries and is intended for general reference. Actual performance in any specific application depends on numerous factors including operating conditions, part design, heat treatment specifics, and loading. For critical applications, prototyping and field testing are essential. Consultation with PSM Industries' application engineering team is strongly recommended. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: PSM Industries Ferro-TiC® CM High Chrome Tool Steel Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <7101 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: PSM Industries Ferro-TiC® CM High Chrome Tool Steel Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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