Vanadis 4 Extra (PM Cold Work)
Powder metallurgy cold work tool steel by Uddeholm. C 1.4%, Cr 4.7%, Mo 3.5%, V 3.7%. Extremely uniform carbide distribution. Hardness 58–64 HRC. Combines high wear resistance with very good toughness — a PM advantage over D2. Applications: fine blanking, cold forming, powder compacting, food industry knives, plastic injection molds with abrasive fillers.
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