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Hot work tool steel

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Assignee: UDDEHOLMS ABPriority: Jun 12, 2020Filed: Jun 11, 2021Published: Jan 11, 2024
Est. expiryJun 12, 2040(~13.9 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
C21D 8/00C21D 6/002C22C 38/24C22C 38/22C22C 38/04C22C 38/06C22C 38/02C21D 1/18C21D 1/773C21D 1/32C21D 8/005C21D 9/0068C21D 2211/001C22C 38/58C22C 38/38C22B 9/18C21D 1/25C22B 9/20C22C 38/52C22C 38/44C22C 38/46C22C 38/42C22C 38/001C21D 9/20C22C 38/12
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Abstract

A matrix type hot work tool steel, in use, has an improved abrasive wear resistance in demanding applications. The steel is suited for applications in hot forging, die casting or hot extrusion. It is also suitable for press hardening, in particular for press hardening of Advance High Strength Steel (AHSS) and has a high hot wear resistance. The hot work tool steel has a composition including, in weight % (wt. %): C 0.65-0.85; Si 0.03-0.8; Mn 0.1-1.8; Cr 4.5-6.6; Mo 1.8-3.5; V 1.3-2.3; Al≤0.1; N≤0.12; Ni≤1; W≤0.5; Co≤2; Cu≤1; Nb≤0.1; Ti≤0.05; Zr≤0.05; Ta≤0.05; B≤0.01; Ca≤0.01; Mg≤0.01; REM≤0.2; and balance Fe and impurities.

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1 . A hot work tool steel for hot forging, press hardening, die casting or hot extrusion consisting in weight % (wt. %): 
       
         
           
                 
                 
                 
               
                     
                     
                 
                     
                   C 
                   0.65-0.85 
                 
                     
                   Si 
                   0.03-0.8  
                 
                     
                   Mn 
                   0.1-1.8 
                 
                     
                   Cr 
                   4.5-6.6 
                 
                     
                   Mo 
                   1.8-3.5 
                 
                     
                   V 
                   1.3-2.3 
                 
                     
                   Al 
                   ≤0.1 
                 
                     
                   N 
                   ≤0.12 
                 
                     
                   Ni 
                   ≤1 
                 
                     
                   W 
                   ≤0.5 
                 
                     
                   Co 
                   ≤2 
                 
                     
                   Cu 
                   ≤1 
                 
                     
                   Nb 
                   ≤0.1 
                 
                     
                   Ti 
                   ≤0.05 
                 
                     
                   Zr 
                   ≤0.05 
                 
                     
                   Ta 
                   ≤0.05 
                 
                     
                   B 
                   ≤0.01 
                 
                     
                   Ca 
                   ≤0.01 
                 
                     
                   Mg 
                   ≤0.01 
                 
                     
                   REM 
                   ≤0.2, and 
                 
                     
                     
                 
                     
                   balance Fe and impurities. 
                 
             
                
               
               
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
         2 . The hot work tool steel according to  claim 1 , wherein the steel fulfils at least one of the following requirements: 
       
         
           
                 
                 
                 
               
                     
                     
                 
                     
                   C 
                   0.65-0.8 
                 
                     
                   Si 
                   0.05-0.6 
                 
                     
                   Mn 
                    0.2-0.8 
                 
                     
                   Cr 
                    4.5-5.6 
                 
                     
                   Mo 
                    2.0-2.5 
                 
                     
                   V 
                    1.5-1.9 
                 
                     
                   Al 
                   ≤0.05 
                 
                     
                   N 
                   ≤0.08 
                 
                     
                   Ni 
                   ≤0.5 
                 
                     
                   W 
                   ≤0.5 
                 
                     
                   Co 
                   ≤2 
                 
                     
                   Cu 
                   ≤0.5 
                 
                     
                   Nb 
                   ≤0.05 
                 
                     
                   Ti 
                   ≤0.01 
                 
                     
                   Zr 
                   ≤0.01 
                 
                     
                   Ta 
                   ≤0.01 
                 
                     
                   B 
                   ≤0.006 
                 
                     
                   Ca 
                   ≤0.005 
                 
                     
                   Mg 
                   ≤0.005, and 
                 
                     
                   REM 
                   ≤0.1. 
                 
                     
                     
                 
             
                
               
               
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
         3 . The hot work tool steel according to  claim 1 , wherein the steel fulfils at least one of the following requirements: 
       
         
           
                 
                 
                 
               
                     
                     
                 
                     
                   C 
                   0.65-0.75 
                 
                     
                   Si 
                   0.15-0.5 
                 
                     
                   Mn 
                    0.4-0.5 
                 
                     
                   Cr 
                    4.9-5.1 
                 
                     
                   Mo 
                    2.2-2.3 
                 
                     
                   V 
                    1.5-1.7 
                 
                     
                   Al 
                   ≤0.03 
                 
                     
                   N 
                   ≤0.05 
                 
                     
                   Ni 
                     0.25 
                 
                     
                   W 
                   ≤0.2 
                 
                     
                   Co 
                   ≤1 
                 
                     
                   Cu 
                   ≤0.2 
                 
                     
                   Nb 
                   ≤0.005 
                 
                     
                   Ti 
                   ≤0.005 
                 
                     
                   Zr 
                   ≤0.005 
                 
                     
                   Ta 
                   ≤0.005, and 
                 
                     
                   REM 
                   ≤0.05. 
                 
                     
                     
                 
             
                
               
               
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
         4 . The hot work tool steel according to  claim 1 , wherein the steel comprises carbides having a size of ≥1 μm and fulfils at least one of the following requirements concerning the amounts of carbides in volume %: 
       
         
           
                 
                 
                 
               
                     
                     
                 
                     
                   VC 
                   0.2-4 
                 
                     
                   M 6 C 
                   ≤2, and 
                 
                     
                   M 7 C 3   
                   ≤2. 
                 
                     
                     
                 
             
                
               
               
                
                
                
                
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
         5 . The hot work tool steel according to  claim 4 , wherein the steel comprises carbides having a size of ≥1 μm and fulfils at least one of the following requirements concerning the amounts of carbides in volume %: 
       
         
           
                 
                 
                 
               
                     
                     
                 
                     
                   VC 
                   0.5-3 
                 
                     
                   M 6 C 
                   ≤0.5, and 
                 
                     
                   M 7 C 3   
                   ≤0.5. 
                 
                     
                     
                 
             
                
               
               
                
                
                
                
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
         6 . The hot work tool steel according to  claim 5 , wherein the steel comprises carbides having a size of ≥1 μm and fulfils at least one of the following requirements concerning the amounts of said carbides in volume %: 
       
         
           
                 
                 
                 
               
                     
                     
                 
                     
                   VC 
                   1.5-2.3 
                 
                     
                   M 6 C 
                   ≤0.1, and 
                 
                     
                   M 7 C 3   
                   ≤0.1. 
                 
                     
                     
                 
             
                
               
               
                
                
                
                
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
         7 . The hot work tool steel according to  claim 1 , wherein the steel after hardening and tempering has a hardness of 55-57 HRC and wherein the steel fulfils at least one of the following requirements: 
       
         
           
                 
                 
                 
               
                     
                     
                 
                     
                   Rp0.2 
                   ≥1750 MPa 
                 
                     
                   Rm 
                   ≥2100 MPa 
                 
                     
                   A5 
                   ≥6% 
                 
                     
                   Z 
                   ≥20%, and 
                 
                     
                     
                 
             
                
               
               
                
                
                
                
                
               
            
           
         
         a cleanliness fulfilling the following maximum requirements with respect to micro-slag according to ASTM E45-97, Method A, Plate I-r: 
       
       
         
           
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
               
                     
                     
                 
                     
                   A 
                   A 
                   B 
                   B 
                   C 
                   C 
                   D 
                   D 
                 
                     
                   T 
                   H 
                   T 
                   H 
                   T 
                   H 
                   T 
                   H 
                 
                     
                   1.0 
                   0 
                   1.5 
                   1.0 
                   0 
                   0 
                   1.5 
                   1.0. 
                 
                     
                     
                 
             
                
               
               
                
                
                
                
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
         8 . The hot work tool steel according to  claim 1 , wherein the steel fulfils at least one of the following requirements: 
       
         
           
                 
                 
                 
               
                     
                     
                 
                     
                   C 
                    0.66-0.75 
                 
                     
                   Si 
                    0.15-0.25 
                 
                     
                   Mo 
                    2.2-2.3 
                 
                     
                   V 
                    1.52-1.68 
                 
                     
                   Al 
                   0.001-0.03 
                 
                     
                   N 
                   ≤0.05 
                 
                     
                   W 
                   ≤0.1 
                 
                     
                   Co 
                   ≤1 
                 
                     
                   Cu 
                   ≤0.15 
                 
                     
                   Nb 
                   ≤0.005 
                 
                     
                   Ti 
                   ≤0.005, and 
                 
                     
                   Zr 
                   ≤0.005. 
                 
                     
                     
                 
             
                
               
               
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
         9 . The hot work tool steel according to  claim 1 , wherein the steel fulfils at least one of the following requirements: 
       
         
           
                 
                 
                 
               
                     
                     
                 
                     
                   C 
                    0.66-0.75 
                 
                     
                   Si 
                    0.15-0.25 
                 
                     
                   Mo 
                    2.2-2.3 
                 
                     
                   V 
                    1.52-1.68 
                 
                     
                   Al 
                   0.005-0.03 
                 
                     
                   N 
                   ≤0.05 
                 
                     
                   W 
                   ≤0.1 
                 
                     
                   Co 
                   ≤0.5 
                 
                     
                   Cu 
                   ≤0.15 
                 
                     
                   Nb 
                   ≤0.005 
                 
                     
                   Ti 
                   ≤0.005, and 
                 
                     
                   Zr 
                   ≤0.005. 
                 
                     
                     
                 
             
                
               
               
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
         10 . The hot work tool steel according to  claim 1 , having a mean hardness of ≤360 HBW, wherein the steel has a thickness of at least 100 mm and the maximum deviation from the mean Brinell hardness value in the thickness direction measured in accordance with ASTM E10-01 is less than 10%, and wherein the minimum distance of the center of the indentation from the edge of the specimen or edge of another indentation shall be at least two and a half times the diameter of the indentation and the maximum distance shall be no more than 4 times the diameter of the indentation. 
     
     
         11 . Use of the hot work tool steel according to  claim 1  as a tool for hot forging, press hardening, die casting, high pressure die casting or hot extrusion. 
     
     
         12 . The hot work tool steel according to  claim 10 , wherein the maximum deviation from the mean Brinell hardness value in the thickness direction measured in accordance with ASTM E10-01 is less than 5%.

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