Bohler-Uddeholm UDDEHOLM VANADIS 10 SUPERCLEAN 3 Powder Metallurgical Cold Work Tool Steel

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Bohler-Uddeholm UDDEHOLM VANADIS 10 SUPERCLEAN 3 Powder Metallurgical Cold Work Tool Steel Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: # **Böhler-Uddeholm UDDEHOLM VANADIS 10 SUPERCLEAN 3 Powder Metallurgical Cold Work Tool Steel** ## **Product Overview** **UDDEHOLM VANADIS 10 SUPERCLEAN 3** represents the pinnacle of powder metallurgy cold work tool steel technology, engineered for applications demanding the ultimate combination of **extreme wear resistance, high compressive strength, and sufficient toughness**. As the highest-wear-resistant grade in the VANADIS family, it incorporates the proprietary **SUPERCLEAN 3** manufacturing process that ensures exceptional purity, homogeneity, and isotropic properties. This material is specifically designed for the most challenging cold work applications where conventional tool steels fail prematurely due to abrasive wear. --- ## **1. Key Characteristics & Advantages** ### **Core Advantages:** - **Unparalleled Wear Resistance:** Superior to all standard cold work steels and most PM alternatives, offering the highest abrasive wear resistance in its class - **Exceptional Toughness Balance:** Maintains remarkable toughness for its extreme wear resistance level, outperforming other high-vanadium PM steels - **SUPERCLEAN 3 Technology:** Ultrafine carbide structure with maximum homogeneity and minimum non-metallic inclusions - **Superior Dimensional Stability:** Minimal distortion during heat treatment due to uniform microstructure - **Excellent Grindability & Polishability:** Achieves mirror finishes (Ra < 0.05 μm) ideal for precision tooling - **Isotropic Properties:** Consistent performance in all directions, critical for complex tool geometries - **Optimized Heat Treatment Response:** Wide hardening window with excellent tempering stability --- ## **2. Chemical Composition (Weight %)** | Element | Carbon (C) | Chromium (Cr) | Molybdenum (Mo) | Vanadium (V) | Cobalt (Co) | |---------|------------|---------------|-----------------|--------------|-------------| | Content | 2.9 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 9.8 | - | | **Key Role** | Primary carbide former | Hardness & corrosion resistance | Hardenability & secondary hardening | **Extreme wear resistance via hard VC carbides** | - | **Additional Elements:** - Silicon (Si): ~0.5% - Manganese (Mn): ~0.5% - **SUPERCLEAN Feature:** Ultra-low sulfur (<0.003%) and oxygen content, minimizing inclusion-related failures --- ## **3. Physical & Mechanical Properties** ### **Physical Properties:** - **Density:** 7.64 g/cm³ - **Thermal Conductivity:** 18 W/(m·K) at 20°C - **Modulus of Elasticity:** 210 GPa - **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion:** 10.3 × 10⁻⁶/K (20-400°C) - **Specific Heat Capacity:** 460 J/(kg·K) ### **Heat Treatment Parameters:** - **Soft Annealed Hardness:** ~280 HBW - **Austenitizing Temperature:** 1100-1180°C (2010-2155°F) - **Quenching Media:** Pressurized gas (2-5 bar), oil, or salt bath - **Tempering Range:** 500-550°C (930-1020°F) - **Recommended Cycles:** 3 tempering cycles minimum - **Achievable Hardness:** **64-68 HRC** (typically supplied at 64-66 HRC for optimal toughness balance) ### **Mechanical Performance at 64 HRC:** - **Compressive Strength:** ~3,500 MPa - **Transverse Rupture Strength:** ~3,200 MPa - **Impact Toughness (Charpy C):** 15-25 J - **Fatigue Strength:** Excellent under cyclic loading conditions --- ## **4. Primary Applications** ### **Premium Cold Work Applications:** - **Fine Blanking & Precision Stamping:** Progressive dies for electrical laminations, automotive components, and watch parts - **High-Volume Production:** Blanking tools for abrasive materials (fiberglass, composites, hard steels) - **Powder Compaction Tools:** Punches and dies for metal powder pressing (ferrites, hard metals) - **Wire Drawing:** Cones and dies for drawing high-strength, abrasive wires - **Cutting & Slitting:** Industrial knives for cutting carbon fiber, glass fiber, reinforced plastics ### **Specialized Applications:** - **Wear Parts:** Guide rails, feed rollers, and wear plates in abrasive environments - **Cold Extrusion:** Tools for forming hard materials where galling is a concern - **Thread Rolling:** Dies for high-strength fasteners - **Precision Molds:** For highly abrasive plastic materials (filled polymers, ceramics) --- ## **5. International Standards & Comparable Grades** ### **Classification & Standards:** - **Primary Classification:** PM High-Vanadium Cold Work Tool Steel - **Manufacturing Standard:** ASTM B939 (Powder Metallurgy Steels) - **European Designation:** No direct EN equivalent (proprietary PM steel) ### **Comparative Analysis:** | Grade Type | Standard | Comparable Grade | Key Differences | |------------|----------|------------------|-----------------| | **Conventional Steel** | AISI | D2, D6 | VANADIS 10 offers 3-5× longer tool life | | **PM Tool Steel** | Proprietary | Uddeholm VANADIS 8 | Higher V content for extreme wear | | **PM Tool Steel** | Proprietary | Böhler K390 | Similar wear resistance, different carbide structure | | **PM Tool Steel** | CPM Series | CPM 10V | Comparable vanadium content, different alloy balance | | **PM Tool Steel** | Japanese | HAP72 | Similar application range, different carbide distribution | ### **Performance Positioning:** - **Wear Resistance:** Higher than VANADIS 8, VANADIS 6, and most commercial PM steels - **Toughness:** Superior to other ultra-high-wear PM grades like CPM 15V - **Industry Position:** Top-tier solution for wear-critical applications --- ## **6. Processing & Fabrication Guidelines** ### **Material Supply Forms:** - Precision ground flat stock (thickness tolerance: ±0.05 mm) - Round bars (turned and polished) - Blocks and custom pre-machined blanks - Near-net-shape PM components ### **Machining Recommendations:** - **Turning:** CBN or ceramic inserts, moderate speeds and feeds - **Milling:** Fine-grained carbide tools, climb milling preferred - **Drilling:** Solid carbide drills, peck drilling for deep holes - **Electrical Dis machining:** Excellent performance with fine finishes ### **Heat Treatment Protocol:** 1. **Stress Relieving:** 600-650°C after rough machining 2. **Preheating:** 2-stage (600°C & 850°C) for complex tools 3. **Austenitizing:** 1120°C ±10°C in vacuum or controlled atmosphere 4. **Quenching:** Pressurized gas (2-5 bar nitrogen) recommended 5. **Tempering:** 3 cycles at 525°C minimum, air cool between cycles 6. **Cryogenic Treatment:** Optional (-196°C) for maximum dimensional stability ### **Surface Enhancement:** - **PVD Coatings:** TiN, TiCN, AlCrN (excellent adhesion) - **Polishing:** Achieves optical-grade finishes - **Texturing:** Consistent results due to homogeneous structure --- ## **7. Technical Comparison & Selection Guidance** ### **When to Choose VANADIS 10 SUPERCLEAN 3:** 1. **Primary wear mechanism:** Severe abrasive wear 2. **Production volumes:** Ultra-high (millions of strokes) 3. **Material processed:** Highly abrasive composites or hardened steels 4. **Surface finish requirements:** Mirror polish needed 5. **Tool complexity:** Requires isotropic behavior ### **Economic Justification:** - **Typical tool life improvement:** 300-500% over conventional steels - **Reduced downtime:** Fewer tool changes and regrinds - **Higher productivity:** Maintains precision over extended runs - **Lower cost per part:** Despite higher initial material cost --- ## **Conclusion** **UDDEHOLM VANADIS 10 SUPERCLEAN 3** represents the ultimate solution for cold work applications where wear resistance is the limiting factor. By combining the highest vanadium content in the VANADIS family with the advanced SUPERCLEAN 3 manufacturing process, it delivers unprecedented performance in the most demanding industrial environments. Its balanced properties make it particularly valuable for precision tooling where both extreme wear resistance and reliable toughness are required, offering substantial economic benefits through dramatically extended service life and reduced maintenance requirements in high-volume production settings. This material is specifically recommended for applications where other premium PM steels have proven inadequate, providing engineers and tool designers with a definitive solution for pushing the boundaries of productivity and tool performance. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Bohler-Uddeholm UDDEHOLM VANADIS 10 SUPERCLEAN 3 Powder Metallurgical Cold Work Tool Steel Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <6874 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. -: Bohler-Uddeholm UDDEHOLM VANADIS 10 SUPERCLEAN 3 Powder Metallurgical Cold Work Tool Steel Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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