Modern Pumping Today December 2024 - 19

W
hen it comes to choosing
the right tool steel, there is
often only one criterion in
the foreground: the price. But this is
exactly where it pays to take a closer
look. Swiss Steel Group's special
steel, Thermodur E 40 K Superclean,
demonstrates that a supposedly more
expensive steel can be a significantly
better choice from an overall cost
perspective. Thanks to its unique
properties 40 K Superclean not only
offers outstanding performance but
also significant advantages in terms of
production efficiency and component
service life.
OUTSTANDING PURITY FOR
MAXIMUM RELIABILITY
Thermodur E 40 K Superclean
is a high-purity tool steel with
a microstructure designed to
meet the special requirements of
modern, highly stressed tools. In the
production of E 40 K Superclean,
the Swiss Steel Group relies on
particularly careful control of the
alloy components and an optimized
melting process. In order to achieve
the best degree of purity, this
special steel is remelted using the
electroslag remelting process (ESR).
The resulting steel is characterized
by an extremely low proportion of
non-metallic inclusions-a feature
known in the industry as " superclean " .
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES
YOU CAN SEE
High Toughness and Strength
Thermodur E 40 K Superclean
offers an excellent combination of
high strength and toughness. The
result is significantly increased
resistance to mechanical stresses
and alternating thermal stresses
that often occur in highly dynamic
manufacturing processes.
Reduced Cracking
Thanks to its extremely clean
microstructure, the special steel E 40
K Superclean has a significantly lower
tendency to crack and chipping.
Excellent Polishability and Wear
Resistance
The exceptional purity of E 40
K Superclean enables excellent
polishability, making it ideal for
applications that require a precise
surface finish. It also offers high wear
resistance, which remains constant
even under extreme conditions and
at high temperatures.
Good Thermal Conductivity
The improved thermal conductivity
of Thermodur E 40 K Superclean
ensures more efficient heat
dissipation, resulting in better cycle
times and more efficient processes
and significantly reducing the risk of
thermally induced tool damage.
EMPHASIZING TOTAL COST
OF OWNERSHIP
Engineers and production managers
know: Using the right material
can make all the difference. The
E 40 K Superclean impressively
demonstrates that a slightly higher
material price pays for itself after
a short time through increased
efficiency and reduced tool
downtime. While cheaper steels often
lead to production interruptions,
higher maintenance costs and a
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