HSS PM 23 - AT A GLANCE
What kind of steel is the HSS PM 23?
The HSS PM 23 is also known under the name PMHS 6-5-3 or the 1.3394. It is a powder metallurgically manufactured high spped steel with high purity, optimised homogeneity and a uniform and fine carbide distribution. These properties lend this grade an optimised fracture resistance and cutting edge stability.
Properties
HSS PM 23 has a great combination of properties which are due to the production based on the powder metallurgically. THis steel has high wear resistance, toughness, high hardness and a fine and evenly spread microstructure. These properties make this steel a good choice for tools and knives needing their sharpness for a long time. This means for example gears and bearings as well as applications that need high speeds.
- High speed steel
- Powder metallurgical steel
- High toughness
- Very high wear resistance
- High pureness
- Optimised homogeneous microstructure
- Evenly spread and fine carbides
- Improved impact resistance
- Improved edge stability
Applications
With its specific properties the HSS PM 23 (1.3394) can be found in many industries and is used for many different applications. It stands out compared the conventionally melted 1.3343 stainless steel due to its higher purity and optimised homogeneity, which it acquires through the PM manufacturing process. Its fine carbide distribution also ensures excellent breakage resistance and edge stability, making it ideal for demanding applications.
- Stamping tools
- Precision cutting tools
- Machining tools
- Broaching tools
- rotary knives
- Woodworking tools
- Gear shaper cutters
- Circular saw segments
- Metal saw
- Screw dies
- Counter sinks
- Chasers
- Cold extrusion punches
- Deep drawing dies
- Plastic moulds with high wear resistance
