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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-007033 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Metallurgy |
| Synonyms | HSS |
| Translations | German: Schnellarbeitsstahl; Spanish: acero de alta velocidad; French: acier rapide |
Record as JSON
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"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.",
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"translations": {
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"es": "acero de alta velocidad",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/high-speed-steel/"
}
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