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EP0856591A1
EP0856591A1 EP98400178A EP98400178A EP0856591A1 EP 0856591 A1 EP0856591 A1 EP 0856591A1 EP 98400178 A EP98400178 A EP 98400178A EP 98400178 A EP98400178 A EP 98400178A EP 0856591 A1 EP0856591 A1 EP 0856591A1
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    • C22—METALLURGY; FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS ALLOYS; TREATMENT OF ALLOYS OR NON-FERROUS METALS
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    • C22C38/00—Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
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    • C22C38/28—Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with titanium or zirconium

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  • the present invention relates to a steel for the cold forming which in particular has excellent resistance to abrasive wear.
  • This steel is obtained by melting and refining a steel and is characterized in that the alloy has the following weight composition: Preferred range Wide fork Carbon 1 - 1.20% 0.80 - 1.50% Manganese 0.30 - 0.50% ⁇ 1% Silicon 0.80 - 1% ⁇ 1% Phosphorus ⁇ 0.020% ⁇ 0.030% Sulfur ⁇ 0.005% ⁇ 0.005% Chromium 8 - 8.50% 6.25 - 9% Nickel ⁇ 0.30% ⁇ 0.50% Molybdenum 2 - 2.30% 1.80 - 3% Aluminum ⁇ 200ppm ⁇ 0.15% Vanadium 0.20 - 0.40% 0.20 - 0.40% Niobium 0.60 - 0.90% 0.60 - 1.5% Nitrogen ⁇ 130 ppm ⁇ 150 ppm Oxygen ⁇ 30 ppm ⁇ 50 ppm Titanium or Zirconium 500-1000 ppm 500-1500 ppm
  • the supplement being iron plus impurities characteristics of the practice of manufacturing the metal.
  • This steel is produced by electric fusion followed by a refining in a heating bag, a vacuum degassing and a slag reflow.
  • Niobium carbide In this steel, Carbon and Niobium form Niobium carbide and Titanium or Zirconium favor the production of idiomorphic Niobium carbide.
  • the stoichiometric relationship for the formation of Niobium carbide is around 1% Niobium for 0.12% of Carbon. Excess Carbon is balanced by the chromium content of the steel in Molybdenum and Vanadium.
  • the steel according to the invention has a hardness greater than 60 Hrc. It has a combination of qualities; resistance abrasive wear, machinability, toughness that could not be obtained so far.
  • Tenacity is determined by a following measurement the Charpy test.
  • a 7x10x55mm reference test piece is treated at 1050 ° C, oil stop, followed by tempering for two hours at 560 ° C; she presents for a hardness greater than or equal to 60 Hrc, an energy of rupture greater than or equal to 40 Joules.

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Abstract

Steel suitable for cold-shaping is prepared by melting and refining and contains by weight 0.80-1.50% carbon, 6.25-9% chromium, 1.80-3% molybdenum, 0.20-0.40% vanadium, 0.60-1.50% niobium, 500-1500 ppm of titanium or zirconium and up to the following levels of other ingredients: 1% manganese, 1% silicon, 0.030% phosphorous, 0.005% sulphur, 0.50% nickel, 0.15% aluminium, 150 ppm nitrogen and 50 ppm oxygen, the balance being iron and impurities.

Description

La présente invention a pour objet un acier pour le formage à froid qui présente notamment une excellente résistance à l'usure abrasive.The present invention relates to a steel for the cold forming which in particular has excellent resistance to abrasive wear.

Cet acier est obtenu par fusion et affinage d'un acier et est caractérisé en ce que l'alliage a la composition pondérale suivante : Fourchette préférée Fourchette large Carbone 1 - 1,20 % 0,80 - 1,50% Manganèse 0,30 - 0,50 % < 1% Silicium 0,80 - 1 % < 1% Phosphore < 0,020 % ≤ 0,030% Soufre < 0,005 % ≤ 0,005% Chrome 8 - 8,50 % 6,25 - 9 % Nickel < 0,30 % < 0,50% Molybdène 2 - 2,30 % 1,80 - 3% Aluminium < 200ppm < 0,15% Vanadium 0,20 - 0,40 % 0,20 - 0,40% Niobium 0,60 - 0,90 % 0,60 - 1,5% Azote < 130 ppm < 150 ppm Oxygène < 30 ppm < 50 ppm Titane ou Zirconium 500-1000 ppm 500-1500 ppm This steel is obtained by melting and refining a steel and is characterized in that the alloy has the following weight composition: Preferred range Wide fork Carbon 1 - 1.20% 0.80 - 1.50% Manganese 0.30 - 0.50% <1% Silicon 0.80 - 1% <1% Phosphorus <0.020% ≤ 0.030% Sulfur <0.005% ≤ 0.005% Chromium 8 - 8.50% 6.25 - 9% Nickel <0.30% <0.50% Molybdenum 2 - 2.30% 1.80 - 3% Aluminum <200ppm <0.15% Vanadium 0.20 - 0.40% 0.20 - 0.40% Niobium 0.60 - 0.90% 0.60 - 1.5% Nitrogen <130 ppm <150 ppm Oxygen <30 ppm <50 ppm Titanium or Zirconium 500-1000 ppm 500-1500 ppm

Le complément étant du fer plus les impuretés caractéristiques de la pratique de la fabrication du métal.The supplement being iron plus impurities characteristics of the practice of manufacturing the metal.

Cet acier est élaboré par fusion électrique suivie d'un affinage en poche chauffante, d'un dégazage sous vide et d'une refusion sous laitier.This steel is produced by electric fusion followed by a refining in a heating bag, a vacuum degassing and a slag reflow.

Dans cet acier, le Carbone et le Niobium forment du carbure de Niobium et le Titane ou le Zirconium favorisent l'obtention du carbure de Niobium idiomorphe. La relation stoechiométrique pour la formation du carbure de Niobium est de l'ordre de 1% de Niobium pour 0,12% de Carbone. Le Carbone en excès est équilibré par la teneur de l'acier en Chrome en Molybdène et en Vanadium.In this steel, Carbon and Niobium form Niobium carbide and Titanium or Zirconium favor the production of idiomorphic Niobium carbide. The stoichiometric relationship for the formation of Niobium carbide is around 1% Niobium for 0.12% of Carbon. Excess Carbon is balanced by the chromium content of the steel in Molybdenum and Vanadium.

L'acier selon l'invention a une dureté supérieure à 60 Hrc. Il présente une combinaison de qualités; résistance à l'usure abrasive, usinabilité, ténacité qui ne pouvait être obtenue jusqu'à présent.The steel according to the invention has a hardness greater than 60 Hrc. It has a combination of qualities; resistance abrasive wear, machinability, toughness that could not be obtained so far.

La ténacité est déterminée par une mesure suivant l'essai Charpy. Une éprouvette de référence 7x10x55mm est traitée à 1050° C, arrêt à l'huile , suivi d'un revenu de deux heures à 560° C; elle présente pour une dureté supérieure ou égale à 60 Hrc, une énergie de rupture supérieure ou égale à 40 Joules.Tenacity is determined by a following measurement the Charpy test. A 7x10x55mm reference test piece is treated at 1050 ° C, oil stop, followed by tempering for two hours at 560 ° C; she presents for a hardness greater than or equal to 60 Hrc, an energy of rupture greater than or equal to 40 Joules.

L'acier de formage à froid objet de l'invention présente une amélioration de la résistance à l'usure qui couvre trois formes :

  • l'usure abrasive, nettement améliorée
  • l'usure par écaillage, nettement améliorée, grâce à l'excellente ténacité de l'acier
  • l'usure par adhérence nettement améliorée.
The cold forming steel which is the subject of the invention has an improvement in wear resistance which covers three forms:
  • abrasive wear, significantly improved
  • significantly improved flaking wear thanks to the excellent toughness of the steel
  • significantly improved adhesion wear.

La présente invention ne doit pas être considérée comme lim itée au mode de réalisation décrit et représenté, mais en couvre, au contraire, toutes les variantes.The present invention is not to be considered as limited to the embodiment described and shown, but covers, on the contrary, all variants.

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Acier pour le formage à froid obtenu par fusion et affinage d'un alliage caractérisé en ce que l'alliage a la composition pondérale suivante : Carbone 0,80 - 1,50 % Manganèse < 1% Silicium < 1 % Phosphore ≤ 0,030 % Soufre ≤ 0,005 % Chrome 6,25 - 9 % Nickel < 0,50 % Molybdène 1,80 - 3 % Aluminium ≤ 0,15% Vanadium 0,20 - 0,40 % Niobium 0,60 - 1,50 % Azote < 150ppm Oxygène < 50ppm Titane ou Zirconium 500 - 1500ppm
Le complément étant du fer plus les impuretés caractéristiques de la pratique de la fabrication du métal.Steel for cold forming obtained by melting and refining of an alloy characterized in that the alloy has the following weight composition: Carbon 0.80 - 1.50% Manganese <1% Silicon <1% Phosphorus ≤ 0.030% Sulfur ≤ 0.005% Chromium 6.25 - 9% Nickel <0.50% Molybdenum 1.80 - 3% Aluminum ≤ 0.15% Vanadium 0.20 - 0.40% Niobium 0.60 - 1.50% Nitrogen <150ppm Oxygen <50ppm Titanium or Zirconium 500 - 1500ppm
The complement being iron plus the impurities characteristic of the practice of metal fabrication. Acier selon la revendication 1,
caractérisé en ce que l'alliage a la composition pondérale suivante : Carbone 1 - 1,20 % Manganèse 0,30 - 0,50 % Silicium 0,80 - 1 % Phosphore ≤ 0,020 % Soufre ≤ 0,005 % Chrome 8 - 8,50 % Nickel < 0,30 % Molybdène 2 - 2,30 % Aluminium < 200ppm Vanadium 0,20 - 0,40 % Niobium 0,60 - 0,90 % Azote < 130 ppm Oxygène < 30 ppm Titane ou Zirconium 500 1000 ppm
Le complément étant du fer plus les impuretés caractéristiques de la pratique de la fabrication du métal.Steel according to claim 1,
characterized in that the alloy has the following weight composition: Carbon 1 - 1.20% Manganese 0.30 - 0.50% Silicon 0.80 - 1% Phosphorus ≤ 0.020% Sulfur ≤ 0.005% Chromium 8 - 8.50% Nickel <0.30% Molybdenum 2 - 2.30% Aluminum <200ppm Vanadium 0.20 - 0.40% Niobium 0.60 - 0.90% Nitrogen <130 ppm Oxygen <30 ppm Titanium or Zirconium 500 1000 ppm
The complement being iron plus the impurities characteristic of the practice of metal fabrication.
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