Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra SuperClean

THE MOST VERSATILE PM TOOL STEEL ON THE MARKET TODAY

Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra SuperClean is the most versatile pm tool steel on the market today, combining high wear resistance with very good ductility and resistance to chipping of edges. Excellent machinability in both soft and hard condition ensures advantages in both tool making and tool maintenance.

Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra SuperClean is also available as powder for processing by electron beam melting technology (EBM). This powder has the same chemical composition as the PM material.

  • Reliable production with low risk of edge chipping
  • Best combination of high hardness, wear resistance and chipping resistance
  • High compressive strength
  • Best stock standard program of all PM grades
  • Highest ductility of all the PM grades
  • High hardness, 58-64 HRc
  • Good wear resistance
  • Excellent soft and hard machinability
  • Good dimensional stability
  • Good temper back resistance
Uddeholm steel tool used for cold work progressive die

Reference grade Cold Work (D2)

  • Abrasive wear resistance 55%
  • Adhesive wear resistance 25%
  • Ductility/edge chipping resistance 20%
  • Toughness/gross cracking resistance 10%

Designations

Chemical composition

C Si Mn Cr Mo V
1.40 0.40 0.40 4.70 3.50 3.70

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