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Why Does D2 Tool Steel Warp After Quenching?
Why Does D2 Tool Steel Warp After Quenching?
Warping is one of the most common problems during the heat treatment of D2 tool steel.
It happens because internal stresses develop during rapid coolin...
D2 vs SKD11: What’s the Difference?
Many people assume D2 and SKD11 are exactly the same, but they are very similar rather than identical.
D2 is the American AISI standard
SKD11 is the Japanese JIS standard
Both are high-ca...
Why H13 cracks after heat treatment?
Why does H13 crack after heat treatment?
Heat Treatment of H13 Tool Steel can lead to cracking mainly because of thermal stress, improper process control, and microstructural transformation stress....
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving
Thank you to our steel friends for our long-term cooperation. With your support, understanding, and tolerance, we can continue to grow,
Here are the best wishes!
International Labor Day holiday notice
NOTICE:
The international Labour Holiday is coming soon. Here we wish you, all our clients, all our partners, and all of you our friends HAPPY LABOUR DAY.
Let’s reward our...
Global steel production in January 2025
Global steel production in January 2025 decreased by 4.4% compared to the same month in 2024 – to 151.4 million tons.
The top three steel-producing countries in January 2025, according to World Ste...
1.2312 Anti-corrosion treatment of mold steel
1.2312 mold steel (also known as P20+S, a modified version of P20 with added sulfur for improved machinability) is a pre-hardened tool steel commonly used in plastic injection molds, die-casting dies,...
Hardness500 Steel Plate Precautions in Post-Processing Production
Hardness 500 steel plate is an ultra-high hardness wear-resistant steel, typically around 500 Brinell Hardness (HBW). It’s used in applications where abrasion resistance is critical — mining equipment...
How to achieve the best heat treatment performance of AISI4140 steel
To achieve the best heat treatment performance of AISI 4140 steel, you need to follow a carefully controlled multi-step process that considers the steel’s application, desired mechanical properties, a...
Why is it not suitable to use carburizing and quenching heat treatment method for AISI1045 round steel?
From the perspective of metallurgy and practice, we discuss the following in depth:
❌ Why Carburizing and Quenching Is Not Suitable for AISI 1045 Round Steel
🔍 1. Carbon Content Is Already T...
