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CastCon - D7 Tool Steel
Manufactured by CastCon Process
An optical micrograph, about 200x
CastCon is a new manufacturing approach capable of producing parts with a wide variety of sizes, shapes, materials and structural characteristics. The mechanical properties of CastCon parts can be as good as those of wrought materials.
Applications of Stellite 6 Co Alloy
Excellent wear resistance, used for making dies, molds, tools, rolls, and knives.
Composition of D7 Tool Steel, (%)
| Alloy | C | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni | Mo | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7 | 2.15-2.50 | 0.60 (max) |
0.60 (max) |
11.50-13.50 | 0.30 (max) |
0.70-1.20 | 3.80-4.40 |
Properties of CastCon D7 Tool Steel
| Product Form | Tensile strength (ksi) |
0.2% yield strength (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CastCon | (Specimen produced from Anval 6 powder, as consolidated) | 126.7 | 51.9 | 6.04 |
