Abstract
We report on mini-thixoforming of a hard and wear-resistant crucible particle metallurgy tool steel. Significant microstructural modifications associated with the special semisolid forming process are characterized in detail by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The mechanical performance of the material is assessed both pre-thixoforming and post-thixoforming by nanoindentation of the constituent phases. The novel microstructural changes that result from mini-thixoforming, which are discussed in this article for the first time, are beneficial in further improving the hardness of the steel.
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