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Article: Alloy selection for cold forming part II.
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- Advanced Materials & Processes
- Article date:
- July 1, 2003
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Stainless steels and high-temperature alloys are available today for virtually any cold heading,forming, upsetting, or extruding operation. Part I (June 2003) covered stainless steel alloys; Part II covers high-temperature and specialty alloys.
Specialty grades of stainless steel and other specialty alloys have been designed for virtually every cold heading, forming, upsetting, and extruding operation. They are necessary for the growing number of fastener components that must have the corrosion resistance and strength to withstand harsh environments, high operating temperatures, and great pressures, as well as requirements for special magnetic properties. For all ...