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Ferritan & Kwik-lap Alloys
Ferritan General Designation:
Chemical Name:
Titanium carbide + Chromium - Molybdenum- Carbon- Iron Alloy, & Titanium metal matrix compositeChemical Formula: TiC + Cr/Mo/C/Fe
Ferritan General Description:
a) A tool steel sintered titanium carbide alloy.
b) The key to its success : grains of titanium carbide that are uniformly distributed throughout its steel matrix, which contribute to this product’s excellent level of resistance to wear, abrasion, heat and vibrations. Ferritan’s unique properties make it a leading product in medium-sized and large production runs.
Kwik-Lap Lapping & Polishing of Ferritan or Ferro-Tic©:
Kwik-Lap
is nylon cloth impregnated with diamond, and is ideal for lapping and
polishing Ferritan, as well as steel, hard metals, glass, etc.
Kwik-Lap
nylon cloth comes in three grains:
a) D-400 (coarse grain) Kwik-Lap for lapping rough
and fouled surfaces.
b) D-600 (medium grain) Kwik-Lap for removing grinding marks and lines.
c) D-1200 (fine grain) for Kwik-Lap precision, high-definition work.
Ferritan Typical Matrix Alloy Types Available:
Medium alloy tool steel, high chrome tool steel, hot work tool steel, impact resistant tool steel, martensitic stainless, maraging steel, age hardenable martensitic SS, age hardenable nickel base and age hardenable nickel-iron
Ferritan Alloys Available:
Grades
TiC % Volume
Density
Hardness (HRC) Annealed state
Hardness (HRC) Treated state
C
45
6.60
44 / 46
68 / 70
CM
45
6.45
46 / 48
67 / 69
IN
45
6.50
48 / 50
66 / 68
TS
40
6.80
46 / 48
62 / 64
TE 1000
35
7.00
43 / 45
49 / 51
Ferritan Grade Descriptions:
Grade Name
Grade Description
C
FERRITAN C consists of a high-speed steel matrix incorporating round titanium carbide micrograins. It has excellent abrasion resistance and a friction coefficient lower than a standard metal carbide, without reducing its toughness.
Applications: cutting, stamping, and guiding components.
CM
FERRITAN CM consists of a chrome tool steel matrix incorporating round titanium carbide micrograins. It has both excellent abrasion resistance and a lower friction coefficient than a standard carbide, without reducing its toughness, even at temperatures over 500¼C.
Applications: cutting, stamping very thick sheet metal, and for use in guiding components up to temperatures of 500¼ C, powder compression tools, and components in corrosive environments.
IN
FERRITAN IN consists of a stainless steel matrix incorporating round titanium carbide micrograins. It features both excellent abrasion resistance in corrosive environments, and a friction coefficient that is lower than an industrial ceramic, without reducing its toughness.
Applications: Guiding components and other mechanical parts (whether or not they are subject to seizing) in corrosive environments. Corrosive powder compression tools, even operating in humid environments.
TS
FERRITAN TS consists of an alloy tool steel matrix for hot working, with round titanium carbide micrograins incorporated in it. It has excellent abrasion resistance properties as well as excellent resistance to thermal and mechanical shocks.
Applications: any deformation work involving thermal or mechanical shocks.
TE 1000
FERRITAN TE 1000 consists of a structurally-hardened Nickel-Chrome matrix incorporating round titanium carbide micrograins. It has excellent abrasion resistance and temperature resistance properties, even over 1050¼C. It is the only carbide on the market that is resistant at extreme temperatures continuously in excess of 1050¼C. Applications: Guiding components and other mechanical parts (whether or not they are subject to seizing) in highly corrosive environments or subject to high temperatures, corrosive or magnetic powder compression tools, continuous liquid metal extrusion, hot cutters, etc.
Ferritan Physical Dimensions Usually Available:
Rectangular flat, Centerless ground rod, Lathe finished rounds, Rectangular flat (milled surface), Larger rectangles, and Larger slender rounds
Ferritan Major Advantages:
Machineability:
Ferritan can be machined in an annealed state using any conventional method (turning, milling, sawing, grinding, drilling, tapping, etc.). A suitable heat treatment enables the desired characteristics to be obtained.
Dimensional stability:
When undergoing hardening heat treatment, Ferritan experiences practically no change in its dimensions.
A high level of hardness:
The titanium carbide used to manufacture Ferritan is the hardest industrial material after diamond and boron nitride.
Resistance to extreme conditions:
Due to its structure and its advanced mechanical characteristics, Ferritan can meet all your expectations in terms of resistance to wear, abrasion, corrosion and temperatures.
Lifespan:
The production output that can be achieved using a Ferritan tool between sharpening it is 10 to 30 times higher than for a conventional steel tool.
Ferritan Machining:
a) Turning, Milling, Drilling and Sawing :
- Machining using CW tools (Tungsten Carbide) :
- Cutting speed: 10m per minute (dry working)
- Machining using high-speed steel tools :
- Cutting speed: 5m per minute (dry working)
b) Grinding :
- Working using a spray is mandatory
Kwik-Lap Lapping & Polishing of Ferritan or Ferro-Tic©:
Kwik-Lap
is nylon cloth impregnated with diamond, and is ideal for lapping and
polishing Ferritan, as well as steel, hard metals, glass, etc.
Kwik-Lap comes in three grains:
a) D-400 (coarse grain) for lapping rough
and fouled surfaces.
b) D-600 (medium grain) for removing grinding marks and lines.
c) D-1200 (fine grain) for precision, high-definition work.
For high-production tooling, highly wear resistant parts, resistance to environmental attack, high temperatures and severe corrosion, and for additional toughness.
Boxes, drums or to customer specification
Listed. For further information please call the E.P.A. at +1.202-554-1404
TBA
Telephone Contact Numbers:
East Coast USA: +1-401-433-7000 / West Coast USA:
+1-775-352-1000 / Latin América: +507-314-1282
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