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Assab Steels VANADIS 10 Cold Work Steel Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: # Product Datasheet: Assab Steels VANADIS 10 Powder Metallurgy High Wear-Resistance Cold Work Tool Steel ## Product Overview **Assab Steels VANADIS 10** is an advanced powder metallurgy (PM) cold work tool steel engineered to deliver **exceptional wear resistance while maintaining good toughness**. As part of the premium VANADIS series, it bridges the gap between ultra-high wear resistance and practical toughness requirements, making it particularly suitable for applications involving highly abrasive materials where chipping resistance remains important. ## Key Characteristics & Advantages - **Superior Wear Resistance:** Extremely high vanadium content creates abundant hard MC-type carbides for outstanding abrasion resistance - **Good Toughness Balance:** Maintains better toughness than conventional high-vanadium steels at equivalent hardness levels - **Excellent Dimensional Stability:** Predictable minimal distortion during heat treatment - **Enhanced Grindability:** PM microstructure enables improved grinding characteristics compared to ingot-cast equivalents - **Superior Polishability:** Capable of achieving very fine surface finishes - **Uniform Properties:** Consistent performance throughout the material cross-section - **Optimized Carbide Distribution:** Fine, evenly dispersed carbides for balanced performance ## Standard Specifications & International Designations | **Standard** | **Designation** | |--------------|-----------------| | **Assab/Uddeholm** | VANADIS 10 | | **Manufacturing Process** | Powder Metallurgy (ASP Process) | | **Material Class** | High Vanadium PM Cold Work Steel | | **Performance Grade** | Premium Wear-Resistance Steel | | **Comparable Types** | Superior to conventional D7/A9 types | ## Chemical Composition (Typical, Weight %) | Element | Content (%) | Primary Function | |---------|-------------|------------------| | **Carbon (C)** | 2.90 | Forms hard carbides with vanadium/chromium | | **Chromium (Cr)** | 8.00 | Provides corrosion resistance & secondary carbides | | **Vanadium (V)** | 9.80 | Primary carbide former for extreme wear resistance | | **Molybdenum (Mo)** | 1.50 | Enhances hardenability & secondary hardening | | **Cobalt (Co)** | 1.00 | Improves hot hardness & tempering resistance | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.50 | Deoxidizer, strengthens matrix | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 0.40 | Improves hardenability | | **Iron (Fe)** | Balance | Matrix | *Special Note: The exceptionally high vanadium content (9.8%) combined with high carbon results in a very high volume fraction of hard vanadium carbides (VC), providing extraordinary wear resistance.* ## Microstructural Characteristics - **Primary Carbides:** Abundant MC-type vanadium carbides (≈20-25% volume fraction) - **Carbide Size:** Typically 1-4 μm, uniformly distributed - **Carbide Hardness:** 2800-3200 HV (vanadium carbides) - **Matrix:** Tempered martensite with fine secondary carbides - **Homogeneity:** Excellent due to PM manufacturing - **Grain Size:** Very fine (ASTM 10-12) ## Typical Heat Treatment ### Soft Annealing - **Temperature:** 850-900°C (1560-1650°F) - **Cooling:** Slow furnace cool at 10°C/hour to 600°C, then air cool - **Resulting Hardness:** 280-320 HB - **Purpose:** Optimal condition for machining ### Stress Relieving - **Temperature:** 600-650°C (1110-1200°F) - **Application:** After rough machining, before hardening - **Duration:** 2 hours per 25 mm section thickness ### Hardening 1. **Preheating:** - First stage: 500-550°C (930-1020°F) - Second stage: 800-850°C (1470-1560°F) 2. **Austenitizing:** **1100-1160°C (2010-2120°F)** - Standard range: 1120-1140°C (2050-2085°F) - Maximum wear: 1150-1160°C (2100-2120°F) - Enhanced toughness: 1100-1120°C (2010-2050°F) 3. **Soaking Time:** 30-45 minutes (depending on section size) 4. **Quenching Methods:** - High-pressure gas (4-8 bar recommended) - Vacuum oil quenching for complex parts - Still air for simple geometries ### Tempering - **Immediate Requirement:** Temper upon reaching 50-70°C (120-160°F) - **Recommended:** **Triple tempering** with complete cooling between cycles - **Temperature Range:** 500-600°C (930-1110°F) - **Hardness Development:** - 500°C (930°F): 64-66 HRC - 525°C (975°F): 63-65 HRC - 550°C (1020°F): 62-64 HRC - 575°C (1065°F): 61-63 HRC - 600°C (1110°F): 59-61 HRC ## Physical Properties | Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | |----------|-------|------|------------| | **Density** | 7.41 | g/cm³ | At 20°C | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 205 | GPa | At 20°C | | **Thermal Expansion Coefficient** | 9.8 | ×10⁻⁶/K | 20-100°C | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 18.5 | W/(m·K) | At 20°C | | **Specific Heat Capacity** | 450 | J/(kg·K) | At 20°C | ## Mechanical Properties (Hardened & Tempered) ### Standard Condition (1130°C/525°C×3) | Property | Value Range | Unit | Test Standard | |----------|-------------|------|---------------| | **Hardness** | 63-65 | HRC | ISO 6508 | | **Compressive Strength** | 3,400-3,600 | MPa | ISO 3785 | | **Transverse Rupture Strength** | 3,800-4,200 | MPa | ISO 3325 | | **Yield Strength (0.2%)** | 2,900-3,200 | MPa | ISO 6892 | | **Impact Toughness (Charpy V)** | 25-40 | J | ISO 148 | | **Fracture Toughness (K_IC)** | 15-20 | MPa√m | ASTM E399 | ### Wear Performance Comparison | Test Method | Relative to D2 (D2=1.0) | Notes | |-------------|------------------------|-------| | **Abrasive Wear (SiC)** | 6.0-8.0× | Extremely high resistance | | **Adhesive Wear** | 4.0-5.0× | Against similar hardness | | **Erosive Wear** | 5.0-7.0× | Particle impact conditions | ## Primary Applications ### Extreme Wear Applications - **Tools for Highly Abrasive Materials:** - Fiberglass reinforced plastics - Carbon fiber composites - Ceramic-filled polymers - Mineral-filled compounds (>50% filler) - **Wear Parts** in abrasive processing industries - **Industrial Knives** for cutting abrasive materials ### Specialized Forming and Cutting - **Cold Forming Tools** for abrasive workpiece materials - **Drawing Dies** for hard or coated wires - **Shear Blades** for composite materials - **Slitter Knives** for abrasive strips and foils - **Cutting Tools** for reinforced materials ### Plastic and Rubber Processing - **Injection Molds** for extremely abrasive plastics: - Long glass fiber reinforced thermoplastics - High-percentage mineral-filled compounds - Engineering plastics with abrasive additives - **Extrusion Dies** for filled polymers - **Compression Molds** for abrasive rubber compounds ### Special Industrial Applications - **Tooling for Powder Metallurgy** part production - **Wear Plates and Guides** in extremely abrasive environments - **Textile Industry Tools** for synthetic fibers - **Paper Industry Tools** with mineral coatings - **Wood Processing Tools** for engineered wood products ## Processing Guidelines ### Machining Operations - **Recommended Condition:** Annealed state (~300 HB) - **Machinability:** Challenging (30-40% relative to 1% C-steel) - **Tool Requirements:** - Premium carbide grades essential - CBN or PCD for finishing operations - Positive rake angles with sharp edges - **Cutting Parameters:** - Turning: 20-35 m/min - Milling: 60-90 m/min - Feed rates: Conservative to avoid edge chipping - **Coolant:** High-pressure coolant strongly recommended ### Grinding Operations - **Wheel Selection:** - CBN wheels strongly recommended - Diamond wheels for final finishing - Resin-bonded wheels for fine finishes - **Parameters:** - Wheel speed: 20-30 m/s - Light infeeds: 0.002-0.010 mm/pass - Frequent dressing to maintain wheel sharpness - **Coolant:** Ample flow to prevent thermal damage ### Electrical Discharge Machining - **Suitable with Proper Settings:** - Lower power settings recommended - Fine finishing techniques - **Post-EDM:** - Stress relieve at 180-200°C - Remove white layer completely - Re-temper if significant material removal ### Surface Treatments - **PVD Coatings:** Can provide additional benefits - TiAlN, AlCrN, TiSiN recommended - Excellent coating adhesion - **Polishing:** Can achieve very fine finishes with proper technique - **Nitriding:** Possible but benefits may be limited due to already high surface hardness ## Comparative Performance ### Wear Resistance Ranking 1. **VANADIS 10** (Highest) 2. Other high-vanadium PM steels 3. Standard PM cold work steels 4. Conventional high-chromium steels (D2, D3) 5. Medium-alloy cold work steels ### Toughness Context - Higher toughness than conventional high-carbon high-vanadium steels - Lower toughness than VANADIS 4 & 6 grades - Appropriate for applications where wear is primary concern but some impact resistance needed ## Technical Specifications ### Available Forms | Form | Standard Sizes | Surface Condition | |------|---------------|-------------------| | **Ground Flat Stock** | Up to 300×600×2000 mm | Ground, decarb-free | | **Round Bars** | Ø20-250 mm | Turned or ground | | **Blocks** | Custom dimensions | Rough machined | | **Pre-machined Blanks** | As specified | Semi-finished | ### Quality Assurance - **Chemical Analysis:** Full certification - **Hardness Testing:** Multiple point verification - **Ultrasonic Testing:** Available for critical applications - **Microcleanliness:** Superior to conventional steels ## Application Recommendations ### Ideal For: - Applications where abrasive wear is primary failure mode - Processing of highly abrasive materials - Tools requiring maximum wear resistance - Situations where tool life extension justifies premium material cost ### Consider Alternatives When: - High impact loads are primary concern - Complex geometries with thin sections - Lower production volumes where cost is critical - Materials being processed are not highly abrasive ### Design Considerations: - Avoid sharp internal corners (minimum R3 recommended) - Provide adequate support for cutting edges - Consider stress concentration in design - Allow for grinding stock in manufacturing process ## Economic Considerations - **Material Cost:** Premium (highest in VANADIS series) - **Tool Life:** Exceptional in abrasive applications - **Return on Investment:** Justified in high-wear applications - **Total Cost:** Often favorable despite high initial cost --- **Important Note:** VANADIS 10 represents the ultimate in wear resistance within the cold work tool steel category. Its exceptional properties require appropriate processing techniques and equipment. Consultation with Assab technical experts is strongly recommended before specification. The material's performance is highly dependent on correct heat treatment and machining practices. Always verify current technical data and processing recommendations before use. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Assab Steels VANADIS 10 Cold Work Steel Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <6849 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. -: Assab Steels VANADIS 10 Cold Work Steel Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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