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STEEL-IRONTest Sheet
1615
2. Edition
2. Generation of carbide net structures and carbide cells in high speed steel
Technical possibilities which affect the carbide distribution should be considered in order to make a reasonable
evaluation in the carbide distribution in steel. So, only carbide net structure and generation of carbide cells shall be
described in this part.
Carbides of high speed steels which are manufactured of current concrete blocks such as ledeburitic steels show
an unequal distribution. The hardening of the steel within the block causes the remaining enamel to a fast melting
change as carbide and austenite. This carbide, changing as an easy solution, is always like a net. The hanger
width of the carbide net structure depends on the hardening speed. Speed reduces from block surface to its kernel.
Therefore, larger hanger width sets in the kernel of a block or modified rod, so there is an unequal distribution
compared to the surface of the block. Because of the same reason, larger blocks required in the thicker
punch/blacksmith parts have a bigger net structure compared the small blocks. Therefore, the usage of bigger
blocks is limited.
The carbide net structure are stretched and extended as required and for proper shape when blocks are
transferred to rod shape. The extending of the carbide net structure strikes depending on the increasing shape
rating; therefore the carbides are seen in line form although they have no similarity with the previous net structure.
Macroscopic examination allows the evaluation of distribution of carbides of the entire transverse section on the
processes material. Other than the block leakages shown in the picture series, periodic leakages and shadow
strips are rarely seen. Bu if these are significantly seen in the macroscopic image of limited structure, then it will
have adverse effects of the usage of steels.
----------1) These two picture series of the STEEL-IRON test may be requested from Verlag Stahleisen GmbH, Postfach 10 51 64, 40042
Dsseldorf
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Large rods are generally are connected to the carbide net structure in the casting state because of the limited
possibility of modification and limited usage of raw material blocks. Modifications possible in bigger dimensions are
so small that casting structure may sometimes be the same. The density of net structure, in other words, the
penetration of net structure by carbides, are not just affected by production conditions but also it is associated with
the steels alloy amount.
Picture series of microscopic norm series are classified for 6 ratings and 3 groups (2). These show the granulating
carbide and block leakages alongside with the transverse section in the increasing diameter.
Ratings for the dimension ratings and modification degrees are proper in microscopic norm process.
----------2) Based on the General Motors Co. und Latrobe Steel Co. norm series