Maraging Steel
Maraging Steel
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Does anyone know where I can obtain maraging steel (MAS1) at within the US?
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RE: Maraging Steel
http://www.daido.co.jp/english/profile/network/national/america.html
MAS1C chemical composition is C 0.03 max; Si 0.010 max; Mn 0.010 max; Ni 18.5; Mo 5.0; Co 9.0; Ti 0.6. Solution Treated Used at 50-54 Rc
For ultra high mirror finishes, the best in their line.
There maybe a problem due to some import restrictions unless they have been resolved. They concern certain Tool Steel and especially some sizes/cross sections. It wasn’t resolved in late 1991.
I think both Crucible and Carpenter make a mold steel take will take a high polish.
RE: Maraging Steel
RE: Maraging Steel
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RE: Maraging Steel
http://www.allvac.com/allvac/pages/Steel/Default.htm
VascoMax C grades contain Cobalt, T grades do not.
http://www.cartech.com
click on Technical Information then Alloy Category then Alloy Steels
http://www.timken.com/products/specialtysteel/engineering/tech_info/highstrengthalloy.asp
RE: Maraging Steel
RE: Maraging Steel
RE: Maraging Steel
RE: Maraging Steel
As you state you will never convince your management, but there are some very good domestic mold steels that I believe would work in you case.
The few references that I have recommend this steel where one needs high polishability in the mold.
If my data is correct this is one of the tool steels that fell under the import restrictions. A petition was filed by one of the US suppliers of DAIDO material in the US for lifting the restrictions.
Just keep in mind that prices for tool steels have and will increase again, not due to any restriction, but shortages of raw materials.
Here is the website for Crucible steel home of many mold steels.
http://www.crucibleservice.com/plastics.cfm