Abstract
Abstract Usually bainitic microstructures exhibit good toughness and austempering is typically the preferred heat treatment when toughness is the primary requirement of the component. Several reports have shown such characteristics when compared to tempered martensite. High carbon steel may exhibit brittle characteristics but it is a good steel with respect to mechanical properties and wear resistance. The objective of this study was to compare the impact properties of AISI O1, a high carbon tool steel as VND in Brazil. This was done by comparing Charpy impact strength under different heat treatment cycles. Tempered martensite and bainite was obtained at 350°C after holding at temperature for 20, 40, and 60 minutes. Since hardness influences impact behavior, comparative studies were performed at the same surface hardness level. Results show a low absorbed energy for the austempered samples which for this temperature is independent of the holding time.
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