Crucible Steel Research Articles

PEERLESS 56

Abstract Peerless 56 was designed as an improved low-alloy hot-work steel possessing a combination of high tensile strength and hardness with roughness. It is recommended for extrusion dies, hot billet shears and hot work punches. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: TS-149. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

PEERLESS LCT2

Abstract PEERLESS LCT2 is a hot work steel which possesses high heat resistance and a high degree of working hardness at elevated temperatures. This steel is best applied where hardness and resistance to abrasion are of more importance than toughness. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: TS-140. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

LA BELLE SILICON No. 2

Abstract La Belle Silicon No. 2 is a water or oil hardening silicon-manganese tool steel developing good toughness at high hardness. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: TS-135. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

Crucible Steel Technique Cuts Welding Costs for Titanium-Lined Vessels

Crucible Steel Technique Cuts Welding Costs for Titanium-Lined Vessels

HYCC

Abstract HYCC is a high-carbon high-chromium tool steel having high wear and abrasion resistance combined with non-deforming characteristics. It is particularly adaptable for blanking dies and punches. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: TS-132. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

ORBIT

Abstract Orbit is a free-machining, low-alloy, air-hardening tool steel providing maximum dimensional stability. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: TS-131. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

ALLOY M252

Abstract ALLOY M252 is a high-strength nickel-base forging alloy recommended for heavy duty jet engine and gas turbine buckers. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as creep. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Ni-32. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America. Originally published March 1957, revised September 1962.

CRUCIBLE WF11

Abstract CRUCIBLE WF11 is a ductile cobalt-base alloy having exceptional mechanical properties at temperatures up to 1800 F in the fully annealed condition without subsequent aging. It is recommended for high temperature service. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties as well as creep. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Co-33. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

CRUCIBLE D6

Abstract Crucible D6 is a low alloy ultra-high strength steel developed for aircraft-missile applications and primarily designed for use in the 260,000-290,000 psi tensile strength range. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness, creep, and fatigue. It also includes information on low temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SA-129. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

REX 49

Abstract Rex 49 is a high-speed tool steel designed to give much longer life in machining difficult to cut metals such as highly-alloyed steels, stainless steels, superalloys, and titanium. Rex 49 heat treated to 67/69 Rockwell C makes it outstanding for difficult machining operations. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and compressive strength. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: TS-114. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

REXALLOY 33

Abstract REXALLOY 33 is a cast nonferrous cobalt-base alloy of chromium, tungsten and carbon which is recommended for cutting tools and wear-resistant parts. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as machining and joining. Filing Code: Co-6. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America. Originally published October 1954, revised January 1962.

America’s First D-H Unit

Crucible Steel Co. of America recently demonstrated its new D-H vacuum degassing unit by processing a 170-ton heat of open-hearth steel at its Midland, Pa. works. The unit is the first of its type in the US.

MAX-EL 2-B

Abstract Max-EL 2-B is a general purpose free-machining steel offering a good combination of strength, toughness and abrasion resistance, as well as excellent machinability. It is generally used in the as-rolled condition at a Brinell hardness of 200-235. This datasheet provides information on composition, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: CS-15. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

CRUCIBLE B-120VCA

Abstract Crucible B-120VCA is a higher performance all-beta titanium alloy. It responds to age-hardening heat treatment and is designed to be stable for at least 1500 hours under stress up to temperatures of 550 F and to substantially higher temperatures for shorter times. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, tensile properties, and bend strength as well as creep, and deformation. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Ti-28. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

KETOS

Abstract KETOS is an oil-hardening non-deforming tool steel having deep hardening qualities with a fine grain structure. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as deformation. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: TS-96. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

PEERLESS A

Abstract PEERLESS-A is a low carbon, medium tungsten hot work steel which possesses excellent red hardness. It is used in those applications where the tool operates a dull red heat. It conforms to AISI Type H21, SAE Type H21. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: TS-85. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

CRUCIBLE A-40

Abstract CRUCIBLE A-40 is a special grade of unalloyed titanium for applications requiring maximum ductility and formability. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Ti-20. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America, Titanium Division.

ATHA PNEU

Abstract ATHA PNEU is a shock resistant tool and die steel designed for applications requiring extreme toughness combined with good wear resistance and cutting properties. It conforms to AISI Type S1, SAE Type S1 and ASM Class III-D. This datasheet provides information on composition, hardness, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: TS-76. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

CHRO-MOW

Abstract CHRO-MOW is a tough hot work steel which will harden from a relatively low temperature in air. It possesses a desirable combination of toughness and red-hardness. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: TS-67. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.

HALCOMB 218

Abstract HALCOMB 218 is a tough hot work steel suitable for tools requiring a higher degree of toughness at moderately elevated temperatures than is obtainable in the tungsten types of hot work steel. It is similar to ASM Type IV-B and AISI H-11. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: TS-51. Producer or source: Crucible Steel Company of America.