Shock-resisting steels are a class of tool steels designed to resist breakage by shock. Under the AISI classification system there are seven types, labeled S1 to S7.
Overview
Shock-resisting steels are designed to have high impact resistance (toughness), along with other properties such as strength, hardness. Silicon is a common addition to this class of steels, as it provides tempering resistance and increases toughness.
Applications for shock-resisting steels includes springs, as well as chisels, dies for forging, and punches. S2 steel is also used to make ball bearings for the mining industry. They are also used for screwdrivers and driver bits.
| Type | C % | Si % | V % | Cr % | Mn % | Ni % | Mo % | W % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 (UNS T41901) | 0.40–0.55 | 0.15–1.20 | 0.15–0.30 | 1.00–1.80 | 0.10–0.40 | <0.30 | <0.50 | 1.50–3.00 |
| S2 (UNS T41902) | 0.40–0.55 | 0.90–1.20 | <0.50 | — | 0.30–0.50 | <0.30 | 0.30–0.60 | — |
| S3 | 0.50 | 2.00 | — | 0.74 | — | — | — | 1.00 |
| S4 (UNS T41904) | ? ~0.4–0.65 | 1.75–2.25 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.60–0.90 | — | ||
| S5 (UNS T41905) | 0.50–0.65 | 1.75–2.25 | <0.35 | <0.50 | 0.60–1.00 | — | 0.20–1.35 | — |
| S6 (UNS T41906) | 0.40–0.50 | 2.00–2.50 | 0.20–0.40 | 1.20–1.50 | 1.20–1.50 | — | 0.30–0.50 | — |
| S7 (UNS T41907) | 0.45–0.55 | 0.20–1.00 | 0.20–0.30 | 3.00–3.50 | 0.20–0.90 | — | 1.30–1.80 | — |
- Commonly known as "tungsten chisel steel".
- May be omitted.
SVCM
"SVCM" redirects here. For the medical technique, see Spatial vectorcardiometry.SVCM steel is a kind of shock-resisting steel. SVCM steel is an alloy of carbon, silicon, chromium, magnesium, nickel, molybdenum and lead. SVCM+ in addition is quenched and tempered achieving a high hardness (HRC 59). SCVM+ has better torsional properties than chromium-vanadium steel (Cr-V).
References
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- Materials Selection for the Minerals Industry: A Short Course. Metallurgical Society of AIME. 1977. p. 69.
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- Davis, Joseph R., ed. (1995). ASM Specialty Handbook: Tool Materials. ASM International. p. 123, Table 2. ISBN 978-0-87170-545-7.
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- ^ "Screwdrivers". Draper Tools.
Made by blending carbon, silicon, magnesium, nickel, chromium, molybdenum and lead to create a metal featuring a host of qualities including high strength and ductility
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