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high-speed steelAlloy of steel introduced in 1900. It doubled or trebled the capacities of machine shops by permitting the operation of machine tools at twice or three times the speeds possible with carbon steel (which loses its cutting edge when the temperature produced by the friction of the cutting action is above about 400°F, or 210°C). A common type of high-speed steel contains 18% tungsten, 4% chromium, 1% vanadium, and only 0.5–0.8% carbon. See also heat treating, stainless steel. high-speed steel [′hī ‚spēd ′stēl] (metallurgy) An alloy steel that remains hard and tough at red heat. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| BOHLER-UDDEHOLM, an Austrian specialty-steel maker, acquired 100% of Brazil's Villares Metals, a manufacturer of tool steel, high-speed steel and valve steel, for US$74 million. Produces router bits of high-speed steel, carbide, and diamond-coated steel. There are three basic drill bits available for farm use: carbon steel, high-speed steel (HSS) and cobalt. |
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