PM823 ESR steel, manufactured with ESR (electro slag remelting) technology, is a tool grade steel for cold work applications. It stands out for its high toughness and wear resistance, although due to its mechanical characteristics it could be used as a solution in extreme conditions. warm work, it belongs to 8% Cr steels, it is an excellent solution in applications that require high demands of mechanical effort, and wear, if it is required to increase wear resistance, it is an excellent substrate with ceramic solutions (coatings of the PVD, CVD type ), the steel is supplied in annealed, block and round execution.
PM823 ESR steel is manufactured with ESR (electro slag remelting) technology, as a tool grade steel it is offered as a solution for cold working applications, although due to its mechanical characteristics it could be used as a solution in warm operating conditions, it belongs to the 8% Cr steels, it is a solution with high toughness and wear resistance properties, its specific chemical composition reveals a precise balance with carbon contents of 0.85%, vanadium of 2.45% and chromium of 7.7%, which strengthens the alloy with carbides distributed in its structure, which will provide high toughness and wear resistance (both abrasive and adhesive), as well as high compressive strength.
Among its outstanding characteristics, if it is required to increase wear resistance, PM823 ESR is ideal for use with ceramic coatings of the PVD type, with better performance results if we compare it with commonly used steels such as D2, or A2, its high Hardenability and temper resistance position it as a versatile solution for various hot and cold work industrial applications.
Regarding its supply, the PM823 ESR steel is supplied in annealed condition with a maximum hardness of 280 HB, offering optimal conditions for subsequent machining processes. It is important to note that it is available in blocks and rounds, with dimensions greater than 4.0″ in thickness and diameter, its exclusive manufacturing as forged.
For its best performance we offer detailed heat treatment recommendations, such as full annealing, stress relief treatment, martensite hardening, tempering and thermochemical treatments, such as nitriding, the unique chemical composition of PM823 ESR steel and precise element balance. , underlines its ability to face demanding challenges efficiently.
