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High Speed Steels

High Speed Steels High speed steels forms a special class of highly alloyed tool steels, combining properties such as high hot hardness and high wear resistance. These are so named mainly because of their ability to machine materials at high cutting speeds. These steels have been widely adopted as the most basic material for cutting …

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Hadfield Manganese Steel

Hadfield Manganese Steel Hadfield steel also known as Hadfield steel or Hadfield austenitic manganese steel was invented by Sir Robert Hadfield in 1882. The first British patent for this steel, number 200 was granted for this steel in 1883. The first US patents, numbers 303150 and 303151, were granted in 1884. Fig 1 shows the …

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