2024 A good, general-purpose alloy suitable for structural foam and blow molding. It is slightly more expensive than 6000 series due to a higher copper content. This alloy has acceptable corrosion performance for short-run tools. […]
The basics of making ejector sleeves when using tool steel do require specific steps in manufacturing procedures as well as heat treatment steps that assure the maximum attainable life and performance possible. Even the maximum attainable life is often far less than expected with a heat treated and precision manufactured component. […]
Global CompetitionLike it or not, we are all working, competing, buying and selling in a global market, and remarks made by industry regarding the unfair competition from countries with lower labor costs, favorable monetary exchange rates, tax benefits or other motivating factors are common. […]
where are we today with the integration of copper alloys in mold building? There are still major opportunities and major contributions to be gained by companies that are willing to use these products. […]
Customer Question: How many of the molders and moldmakers—who did or did not follow that insightful and educational information—are still in business today? […]
Ion Nitriding: Ion nitriding is a surface treatment method of diffusing nitrogen in the surface of the steel to enable the nitrogen to react with alloying elements that will readily form stable nitrides. […]
Isothermal Transformation Temperature: The isothermal transformation temperature is commonly known as the Triple T Diagram (TTT). […]
Intergranular Cracking: Intergranular cracking is a condition in the steel that that will occur between the grain boundaries of the steel. […]
Induction Hardening: Induction hardening is a method of steel surface heat treatment. In order to be able to induction heat treat (harden) the surface of a steel, […]
Hardenability is the ability of the steel to produce the appropriate hardness in relation to the amount of martensite when quenched for its austenitizing temperature into the appropriate quench medium. The resulting hardness will be according to its cross-sectional area and chemistry (composition). […]