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High speed steel

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-007033

A type of tool steel known for its ability to retain hardness and strength at high temperatures, making it suitable for machining operations. It contains alloying elements such as tungsten, molybdenum, chromium, and vanadium. This material is commonly used for drills, reamers, and milling cutters.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-007033
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMetallurgy
SynonymsHSS
TranslationsGerman: Schnellarbeitsstahl; Spanish: acero de alta velocidad; French: acier rapide
Record as JSON
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  "term": "High speed steel",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of tool steel known for its ability to retain hardness and strength at high temperatures, making it suitable for machining operations. It contains alloying elements such as tungsten, molybdenum, chromium, and vanadium. This material is commonly used for drills, reamers, and milling cutters.",
  "synonyms": [
    "HSS"
  ],
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schnellarbeitsstahl",
    "es": "acero de alta velocidad",
    "fr": "acier rapide"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/high-speed-steel/"
}

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