UDDEHOLM STEEL FOR POWDER COMPACTI NG

Award winning problem solvers

Keep on going!
The life of your tool is crucial in powder compacting processes. With Uddeholm
Steel for Powder Compacting, you can increase the life span of your tools. They
often last twice as long or even longer than tools made of conventional tool steel
or high speed steel.

Galling, adhesive wear and high friction are serious problems in many cold forming
operations. After many years of analysing tooling problems, Uddeholm can now
offer the best solutions to them. New production processes make this possible.
Uddeholm Vancron 40 has an internal surface coating that vastly reduces friction.
This means that you do not need to surface coat any Uddeholm Vancron 40 tool,
and that you can keep on producing long after your competitors have given up.

Uddeholm Steel for Powder Compacting solve most tooling-related problems
that might occur during the compacting process. The four tool steel solve the
following common tooling problems: galling, adhesive wear, abrasive wear, chipping
and cracking. Furthermore, they are all easy to heat treat and maintain good
dimensional stability. Keep on going with the award winning steel Uddeholm
Vancron 40 and its complements.
Classifed according to EU Directive 1999/45/EC. For further information see our Material Safety Data Sheets.
Edition 2, 01.2009. The latest revised edition of this brochure is the English version, which is always published
on our web site www.uddeholm.com

Courtesy: Hgans AB, Sweden and Callo Sintermetall, Sweden.
Uddeholm Vancron 40
Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra
Uddeholm Caldie
Uddeholm Unimax
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GET I T ALL FROM UDDEHOLM
Uddeholm Steel for Powder Compacting are great problem solvers. By using various
combinations you can achieve superior results in your process. Uddeholm offers a
complete programme of steel with properties that will improve your powder
compacting business. This in turn will improve your economy, shorten your lead times
and make it easier for you to keep your promises. You can get all the tool steel you
need from Uddeholm.
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UDDEHOLM VANCRON

40 A REAL
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Uddeholm Vancron 40 is the most modern powder metallurgical tool steel available
on the market. In 2007 it received the EPMA award of merit because of its unique
properties. With remarkable low friction and surface properties it is, in many cases,
not even necessary to coat Uddeholm Vancron 40 to prevent galling. This means you
can reduce the amount of lubrication in your powder to be pressed and attain higher
densities and better properties. All in all this steel vastly improves the quality of the
fnished part and reduces the ejection force.
UDDEHOLM VANADI S 4

ExTRA REDUCE DOWNTI ME

Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra is a third generation high alloy powder metallurgical tool
steel. This makes it possible to combine a good chipping and cracking resistance with
very good wear resistance, for complicated tooling and long runs. It is a highly robust
material and you will experience fewer stoppages as well as improved total economy.
Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra plays an important role as a universal problem solver in
tooling for powder compacting.
UDDEHOLM CALDI E

TO AVOI D CRACKI NG
Uddeholm Caldie is an Electro Slag Remelted (ESR) matrix type cold work tool steel.
It can be hardened to 62 HRC, giving it a very good combination of chipping and
cracking resistance, as well as a high compressive strength. This means it is very useful
for powder compacting where higher densities are wanted, or when problems with
plastic deformation of the tooling occur. The high compressive strength also makes
Uddeholm Caldie a perfect substrate material for surface coated tools.
UDDEHOLM UNI MAx

SOLVES ExCESSI VE CHI PPI NG
Uddeholm Unimax is an Electro Slag Remelted (ESR) matrix type cold work tool
steel. An extremely high ductility makes Uddeholm Unimax the best problem solver in
the event of premature tool failures caused by excessive chipping and cracking. It is a
particularly good choice for tools of sensitive geometries (tight radii, bends, teeth etc.).
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UDDEHOLM is the worlds leading supplier of tooling materials. This
is a position we have reached by improving our customers everyday
business. Long tradition combined with research and product develop -
ment equips Uddeholm to solve any tooling problem that may arise.
It is a challenging process, but the goal is clear to be your number
one partner and tool steel provider.
Our presence on every continent guarantees you the same high quality
wherever you are. ASSAB is our wholly-owned subsidiary and exclusive
sales channel, representing Uddeholm in various parts of the world.
Together we secure our position as the worlds leading supplier of
tooling materials. We act worldwide, so there is always an Uddeholm
or ASSAB representative close at hand to give local advice and support.
For us it is all a matter of trust in long-term partnerships as well as in
developing new products. Trust is something you earn, every day.
For more information, please visit www.uddeholm.com, www.assab.com
or your local website.