High speed tool steel (GB9943-88)
High speed tool steel (GB9943-88) is a kind of high- performance steel composed of carbon, chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, tungsten and other alloy elements. GB9943-88 is designed to meet the needs of modern high speed machining and cutting applications.
GB9943-88s high fatigue strength and straightforward machining characteristics make it one of the most popular steels for manufacturing tools and components. This steel has excellent thermal shock and abrasion resistance, extremely low thermal shrinkage rates and superb wear resistance. It also has excellent grindability and good machining performance. Additionally, thanks to its low coefficient of thermal expansion, it can maintain its shape and size during high temperature operation.
In general, GB9943-88 is used for the manufacturing of components and tools which are used in metal cutting and metal forming applications. Its hardness can range from 390-530 HB and its bend strength varies from 2,760 to 2,880 MPa, depending on the grade. It is suitable for manufacturing cutting and sawing tools, metal forming tools, drilling tools, and reamers.
GB9943-88 was chosen as the optimal steel for the production of fracture tools used in the oil and gas industry. These tools are used to fuse cracks in the production of oil and gas wells and they must have high fatigue strength and wear resistance. After extensive testing, GB9943-88 was found to be the most suitable steel for this purpose.
Due to its excellent wear resistance and high impact toughness, GB9943-88 is also widely used for the production of high-speed cutting tools. To improve the performance of these tools, GB9943-88 is commonly used in combination with other steels such as H13, D2 and A2.
In conclusion, GB9943-88 is a high-performance steel that is suitable for the production of a wide range of metal cutting and forming tools. Its excellent wear resistance, high impact toughness and straightforward machining characteristics make it the steel of choice for many manufacturers.