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Akshay Dangariya (1202530)
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Contents
I. Abstract
III. Synthesis/manufacturing
IV. Properties/characterization
V. Applications
VI. Conclusions
VII. References
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Abstract
High speed steels (HSS) are multicomponent alloys with a ferrous base, Fe-C-X, where X is a
set of alloying elements, primarily W, Cr, or V, Mo, and Co. Due to their ability to maintain
the highest level of hardness when cutting metals at a high rate, these steels are mostly
utilised for cutting tools. High speed steels have a dendritic interdendritic web of eutectic
carbides surrounding them in their as-cast microstructure. Even under extremely quick
cooling rates of up to 106 K s-1, they are seen. In this paper I am further explaining about the
how high speed steel is synthesise and manufactured over time. The manufacturing process of
the high speed steel is like a any other manufacturing process in industry, the equipment is
used for the high speed steel is conveyor belt, heaters, pumps, boilers and reboilers, exhausts,
motors, heat recovery units, pipes, cranes, and other standard machines, just like any other
industrial facility. I am also discussing about the some of the processing step of the high
speed steel in the manufacturing industry and effect of those steps on the high speed steel. In
addition, I also given the concise description on the safety and sustainability of the high speed
steel. In the synthesis properties of the high-speed steel, tungsten will increase the red
hardness of the HSS, molybdenum will decrease the solidification temperature of HSS,
chromium will raise the hardenability, oxidative stability and corrosion resistance of HSS,
vanadium will raise the hardenability, oxidative stability and corrosion resistance of HSS and
cobalt will boost high speed steel's secondary hardness, high temperature hardness, and
thermal conductivity. There are few characterizations technique also I am discussing in this
paper like Hardness testing by Vickers hardness testing, Scanning Electron Microscope
(SEM) Analysis, Impact Testing. At end of this paper, I will give the three intended
application of the high speed steel and the claims of those application.
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Introduction and background information
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How high speed steel is discovered?
American Frederic Taylor and British Maunsel White, who were employed by the
Bethlehem Steel Company in Pennsylvania at the turn of the nineteenth century,
conducted various tests and experiments on Mushet Steel to learn more about its
properties. During these tests, it was revealed that the 8% tungsten steel could be
quenched and tempered at a high temperature by adding a 3.8% chromium. When in
use, it could perform tasks far more quickly than Mushet Steel. High Speed Steel was
the name given to this material.
Currently, M2, M35, and M42 are the three most common classifications.
• M2 HSS
M2 HSS offers outstanding wear resistance because to its tungsten-molybdenum
composition after hardening. It has now displaced T1 the most popular high speed
steel grade due to its improved toughness & cutting capabilities. T1 is no longer
frequently manufactured or available in the UK.
• M35 HSS
Cobalt has been added to M35, making it more heat resistant than M2.
• M42
M42 tools have outstanding hot hardness & high hardness (ups to 70HRc), which
provide excellent dynamic performance in service.
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Which authors did most research on the HSS
Publisher of HSS
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Synthesis/manufacturing
Synthesis
1. Raw materials
Carbon: which boosts wear resistance.
Tungsten and molybdenum: improve red hardness
Vanadium: increases high temperature wear resistance
Chromium: increases depth hardening
Cobalt: enhances red hardness
2. Equipment
A high-speed steel mill has several conveyor belts, heaters, pumps, boilers and
reboilers, exhausts, motors, heat recovery units, pipes, cranes, and other standard machines,
just like any other industrial facility. These are standard tools needed in every kind of
manufacturing facility and are not just for high speed steel industry.
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Manufacturing
2. Processes: -
• Forging: -
It's important to avoid putting cold steel into a hot furnace while forging metal,
therefore heating must be done gradually and uniformly.
For initial forging, soak through at 1700–1800°F and then heat to 1900–2050°F.
Avoid forging at temperatures below 1600–1700°F, and after forging is finished, let
the metal cool gradually in lime, mica, dry ashes, or a furnace.
• Annealing: -
Heat gently to between 1400 and 1500 °F, then wait until the mass is completely
heated through before allowing it to cool in the furnace at a rate that can be raised
until it reaches about 1000 °F.
• Hardening: -
After sufficient preheating, move the tool to the hardening furnace, which runs at
2150–2225°F, depending on the application and the size of the tool.
• Quenching: -
Cool in a 1000–1100°F molten salt, oil, or air bath.
When quenching oil, it is often a good idea to remove the tool after the temperature
reaches around 1000°F and let the cooling proceed in still air.
• Tempering: -
Depending on the desired hardness, the tempering temperature may vary, but it
typically falls between 1000°F and 1100°F.
The use of two tempers is always recommended.
3. Scale of production: -
• The global high speed steel market is projected to expand at a CAGR of close
to 7% throughout the assessment period of 2021 to 2031 and cross a valuation of US$
4.5 Bn in 2031.
• Over the next ten years, M grade high speed steel will dominate demand with a
market share of over 40%.
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4. Most Manufacturing Areas
1. Health hazards
• High speed steel tools product do not cause any inhalation, or other chemical
dangers during regular operation and usage.
• However, processes including machining, welding, cutting, grinding, and burning
of such goods could emit dusts, fumes, or vapors that could be harmful to your
health.
Possible hazards
• Metallic dust and fume inhalation can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat.
• Skin contact irritation and rash occurs.
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• To ensure that dust or fume concentrations do not exceed exposure limits, use
enough local or general exhaust ventilation.
Properties/
characterization
Synthesis properties of HSS
A high carbon tool steel is high speed steel.
But because of its fantastic characteristics, it
is frequently used in the business. And
because high speed steel has a variety of
chemical compositions, there are various
kinds of it.
Composition of HSS
1.Tungsten(W) 4. Vanadium(V)
• increase the red hardness of steel.
• wear resistance in high temperature. • Hardened and tempered
Figure 1Chemical steels' strength
structure of HSS
and toughness are increased by
• enhance the stability of martensite
controlling grain growth.
decomposition at high temperatures.
• A smaller grain size helps to boost
2. Molybdenum (Mo)
ductility and tensile strength.
• decrease the solidification temperature
• Higher temperature creep properties
of HSS.
are enhanced by larger grain size.
• make the toughness of HSS get better.
5. Cobalt (Co)
• Throughout the tempering process,
• Boost high speed steel's secondary
avoid having the carbides separate out
hardness, high Temperatures hardness,
near the grain boundary.
and thermal conductivity.
• reduce the thermal conductivity of
• High speed steel's melting point could
HSS.
increase due to cobalt.
3. Chromium (Cr)
• Raise the hardenability, oxidative
6. carbon(C)
stability, and corrosion resistance of
HSS. • carbon is essential to the hardenability
of steel.
• make the hardenability and red
hardness of HSS become great. • Massive volumes of complicated alloy
carbides are necessary for the
• The rate of pearlite transformation's
wearability and high hot hardness;
crucial cooling is slowed down.
carbon plays a key role in this.
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• The Figure demonstrates how the significantly reduces the eutectoid's
addition of W, Mo, and Cr carbon content.
Price 8 $/kg
Characterization technique
• In order to characterize
the chemical
composition of both the
matrix and carbides and
any variations across
the shell depth, SEM
examination was
carried out using an FEI
Nova NanoSEM 230
high-resolution
scanning electron
microscope (HRSEM)
equipped with an
EDAX energy
dispersive x-ray (EDX) detector.
• During the analysis, a Figure 3Simple diagramFigure 4FEI NOVA NanoSEM
30kV accelerating of SEM 230 FEG
voltage was applied.
Impact Testing
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Application of HSS
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High speed induction motor with a squirrel cage rotor having
end rings and non-magnetic spacers.
Proposed model: -
• A high-speed induction motor with a coaxially positioned rotor within the stator and
installed in a suitable frame with a water-cooled jacket is disclosed.
• The stator contains stainless steel end plates and a multiphase winding on a laminated
core.
• Layers of insulation are positioned between the windings and the cooling coils which
are positioned around the end turn parts of the windings.
• In order to form the rotor teeth between adjacent conductor bars, a number of
elongated conductor bars are fitted tightly into a number of semi-closed, elongated
slots in the rotor core. The slots and bars are preferably wedge-shaped in cross section
and have a narrow neck portion that is located adjacent to the rotor core's outer edge.
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Conclusion
A subgroup of tool steels known as high-speed steel (HSS or HS) is frequently utilized as
a material for cutting tools. It is frequently utilized in drill bits & power-saw blades. Its
ability to endure greater temps without losing their temper makes it superior to an older
high-carbon steel cutters that were widely used throughout the 1940s.
Tungsten, vanadium, chromium and molybdenum are the four main alloying elements
that create carbides in high-speed steels. Hard & wear-resistant carbide compounds are
created when these alloying elements react with carbon. High-speed steels have a
martensitic matrix and two sets of carbides dispersed throughout it as their
microstructure. The Charpy V-Notch (CVN) impact testing gives the Material tensile
strength and its change with appropriate heat treatment.
Hard carbides must be held in a reinforced matrix in order to increase wear characteristics
while taking surface roughness into account. To achieve this, it is suggested that the
vanadium content be decreased, that alloying elements be added to cause solid solution
hardening, that fine carbides be precipitated to promote secondary hardening, and that
preaustenitization be used to generate minute previous austenite grains.
At the end of this paper, I explained the three intended application of the high speed steel
and claims of those application all three applications clearly stated the high speed steel
have a wide variety of use in industry as well as in future also.
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