DEEP CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF A D2 COLD-WORK TOOL STEEL

Authors
COLLINS DN DORMER J
Citation
Dn. Collins et J. Dormer, DEEP CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF A D2 COLD-WORK TOOL STEEL, Heat treatment of metals, 24(3), 1997, pp. 71-74
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Metallurgy & Metallurigical Engineering
Journal title
Heat treatment of metals → ACNP
ISSN journal
03054829
Volume
24
Issue
3
Year of publication
1997
Pages
71 - 74
Database
ISI
SICI code
0305-4829(1997)24:3<71:DCTOAD>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Deep cryogenic treatment at liquid-nitrogen temperatures can enhance t he wear resistance of tool steels. This article records some of the ex perimental investigations which helped clarify the underlying mechanis ms.