JP2007077442A - Cold working tool steel and manufacturing method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cold working tool steel that keeps high abrasion resistance which is an excellent property of a conventional product, and has greatly improved machinability and galling resistance which have been defects of the conventional product, by adjusting the chemical composition and controlling the carbide, and to provide a manufacturing method therefor. <P>SOLUTION: This tool steel has a composition comprising, by mass%, 0.9-1.4% C, 0.1-1.0% Si, 0.1-1.0% Mn, 0.01-0.12% S, 9-12% Cr, 0.4-1.5% (Mo+1/2W), 1.5% or less Ni, 0.1-1.0% V, and the balance Fe with unavoidable impurities. The tool steel also contains secondary carbides with an equivalent circle diameter of 2 μm or smaller, among which the carbides of 15% or more by an area rate have such a long and thin shape as a value of ä(ML)<SP>2</SP>×π/(4×A)}×100 is 300 or more, when the maximum length of the carbide is defined as (ML) and the area is defined as (A). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a cold tool steel used for press dies, bending dies, punching dies, drawing dies, dies, punches, jigs and the like.

  Conventionally, since a die material for cold working is required to have high hardness and wear resistance, a high C-high Cr type cold tool steel such as JIS SKD11 containing a large amount of carbides has been used.

  However, the SKD11 material contains a large amount of coarse primary carbides, and therefore, the machinability is poor even in the annealed state, and it takes a long time to process the die by cutting.

For this reason, the following well-known techniques are disclosed as techniques for improving machinability. First, in Patent Document 1, for the purpose of obtaining a tool steel having excellent machinability and small heat treatment size change and a manufacturing method thereof, the area ratio of carbide having an area of 20 μm ² or more in the cross-sectional structure is 3% or less. a, and circle the number of equivalent diameter 0.3μm or more carbides lmm ² per 40000 or more, and, by the standard deviation / mean in a cross section tissue area × 10 locations of 16000Myuemu ² is defined as 0.3 or less, the A tool steel with good machinability and reduced heat treatment size is disclosed.

  Patent Document 2 discloses that the primary carbide has an area ratio of 1 to 8% and an average particle size of 10 μm or less for the purpose of obtaining a cold tool steel excellent in machinability and a method for producing the same. Thus, a cold work tool steel having good machinability and toughness while maintaining high wear resistance is disclosed.

  Furthermore, in Patent Document 3, for the purpose of obtaining a cold tool steel having excellent machinability, the machinability is controlled by setting the average particle size of fine carbides of 5 μm or less to 0.8 to 2.0 μm. An improved cold tool steel is disclosed.

  Furthermore, Patent Document 4 discloses a cold tool steel for the purpose of improving wear resistance and machinability and a manufacturing method thereof. In Patent Document 4, it was said that a steel type containing a large amount of primary carbide such as SKD11 cannot improve machinability even if a large amount of S is added. Further, it is described that the machinability is improved by sandwiching the primary carbide like a sandwich in the MnS layer to prevent the MnS layer from acting as a cushion and causing the carbide to directly hit the tool.

JP-A-2001-294974 (Claim 1) JP 2004-315840 A JP2002-3988 JP-A-8-120333

  However, in order to improve the machinability and toughness, the tool steel described in Patent Document 1 reduces the C content to 0.55 to 0.75% and reduces the primary carbide area ratio. In addition, coarse primary carbides are dissolved and reduced by soaking, but there is a drawback that coarse primary carbides are reduced and the most important wear resistance in cold tool steel is reduced. .

  Moreover, since the tool steel of patent document 2 has made the diameter of the primary carbide small, since there is only a small primary carbide of 10 micrometers or less, it is said that the most important wear resistance with cold tool steel becomes low. There are drawbacks.

  Furthermore, since the cold tool steel described in Patent Document 3 has a smaller average particle size of carbides of 5 μm or less, carbide monsters important for wear resistance are reduced and wear resistance is deteriorated.

  Furthermore, the tool steel described in Patent Document 4 has an effect of improving the machinability by MnS by adding S, but the form of the secondary carbide is not taken into consideration, so the machinability is improved. Is not enough. Further, the technique described in Patent Document 4 does not consider galling resistance. In a normal process for producing a press die, a finished product is manufactured through each process in the order of roughing, finishing, quenching and tempering, assembly, finishing, correction, and surface treatment. Originally, in order to improve efficiency and easily perform post-finishing corrections, it is desirable to perform finishing with annealed materials as in the following process. That is, we want to create a press die in the order of roughing, finishing, assembly, finishing, correction, quenching and tempering, and surface treatment. However, when finishing with an annealed material, galling occurs and the mold is damaged early.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and maintains high wear resistance, which is an excellent characteristic of conventional products, by adjusting the chemical composition and controlling carbides, and has been a drawback in machinability. And it aims at providing the cold-work tool steel and its manufacturing method which improved galling resistance significantly.

The cold tool steel according to the present invention has C: 0.9 to 1.4% by mass, Si: 0.1 to 1.0% by mass, Mn: 0.1 to 1.0% by mass, and S: 0.00. 01-0.12 mass%, Cr: 9-12 mass%, (Mo + 1 / 2W): 0.4-1.5 mass%, Ni: 1.5 mass% or less, and V: 0.1-1. It contains 0% by mass, has a composition composed of the remainder Fe and inevitable impurities, and when the maximum length of carbide is ML and the area is A, the area ratio in secondary carbide with an equivalent circle diameter of 2 μm or less is 15 % Or more has an elongated shape in which {(ML) ² × π / (4 × A)} × 100 is 300 or more.

In the present invention, among the secondary carbides having an equivalent circle diameter of 2 μm or less, those having an area ratio of 15% or more are fine elongated carbides (ultrafine layered carbides). As shown in FIG. Many secondary carbides are not spheroidized. On the other hand, in the conventional cold tool steel, as shown in FIG. 2, many secondary carbides are spheroidized. Thereby, the galling resistance and the machinability in the annealed state are greatly improved without impairing the wear resistance. X = {(ML) ² × π / (4 × A)} × 100 is a numerical value indicating the carbide shape. When the carbide shape is a circle, the maximum length ML is the diameter D of the circle. from area a of ^{carbides, a = π · D 2/} 4 = π · (ML) 2/4 , and becomes a X = 100. When the carbide shape elongated, since π · (ML) ^2/4 is the area of a circle whose diameter the maximum length ML, the X it was divided by the actual area A, as the carbide shape becomes elongated growing. Therefore, in the present invention, among fine carbonized particles having an equivalent circle diameter of 2 μm or less, the shape of the carbide occupying 15% or more in area ratio has an elongated shape so that X is 300 or more. ing.

  For this reason, in the present invention, with respect to the cold tool steel described in Patent Document 1, the size of the primary carbide is the same as that of the conventional material and the wear resistance is the same as that of the conventional material, but the machinability is low. There is an advantage of being good. In addition, the present invention has an effect that the machinability is improved with respect to the cold tool steel disclosed in Patent Document 2, even though the size of the primary carbide is equal to that of the conventional material. Furthermore, since the present invention is obtained by elongating the shape of a carbide having an equivalent circle diameter of 2 μm or less that does not affect the wear resistance of the cold tool steel described in Patent Document 3, the wear resistance is improved. Machinability can be improved without loss. Furthermore, the present invention can further improve machinability and control galling resistance by controlling the form of the secondary carbide with respect to the cold tool steel described in Patent Document 4. Greatly improved.

  The manufacturing method of the cold tool steel which concerns on this invention is C: 0.9-1.4 mass%, Si: 0.1-1.0 mass%, Mn: 0.1-1.0 mass%, S : 0.01 to 0.12% by mass, Cr: 9 to 12% by mass, (Mo + 1 / 2W): 0.4 to 1.5% by mass, Ni: 1.5% by mass or less, and V: 0.1 A step of melting and casting a steel material having a composition comprising ~ 1.0% by mass, the balance Fe and inevitable impurities, and heating the obtained ingot to a temperature of 1140 to 1170 ° C for 4 hours or more , Forging to a predetermined dimension, and thereafter annealing at a temperature of 780 to 810 ° C. for 3 hours or more and then cooling to a temperature of 400 to 500 ° C. at a cooling rate of 20 to 45 ° C./hour. And a process.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to ensure the same wear resistance as compared with JIS SKD11 and to obtain a cold tool steel with excellent machinability. Thereby, the processing time of the metal mold | die by cutting can be reduced significantly and processing cost can be reduced. In addition, since the galling resistance of the annealed material is improved, it is possible to finish with the annealed material, the mold can be easily corrected, and the efficiency is greatly improved.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described. First, the reason which limited the component composition of the cold tool steel of this invention is demonstrated.

“C: 0.9 to 1.4% by mass”
C is an element that dissolves in the base to increase hardness and generate carbides. If C is less than 0.9% by mass, the amount of carbide is reduced and the required wear resistance cannot be ensured, and if C exceeds 1.4% by mass, the toughness is reduced. 0.9 to 1.4% by mass.

“Si: 0.1 to 1.0 mass%”
Si is useful as a deoxidizing material and is an element added to improve hardenability. However, when Si is contained in an amount exceeding 1.0% by mass, matrix component segregation becomes severe, Since toughness falls, Si content shall be 0.1-1.0 mass%.

“Mn: 0.1 to 1.0% by mass”
Mn is an element added to improve hardenability and to form sulfides. When Mn is less than 0.1% by mass, hardenability is poor and a necessary amount of sulfide cannot be obtained. If Mn exceeds 1.0% by mass, machinability deteriorates, so the Mn content is 0.1 to 1.0% by mass.

“S: 0.01 to 0.15 mass%”
S is an element added to improve machinability, and it is necessary to add 0.01% by mass or more. However, if S exceeds 0.15% by mass, the toughness is significantly reduced, so the S content is set to 0.01 to 0.15% by mass.

"Cr: 9-12 mass%"
Cr is an element effective to combine with C to produce carbide, and to improve the hardenability by solid solution in the matrix. When Cr is less than 0.9% by mass, the amount of carbide decreases, The necessary wear resistance cannot be ensured. Moreover, when Cr exceeds 12 mass%, it will cause the toughness and machinability fall by the increase in a carbide | carbonized_material, and it is disadvantageous also in terms of cost. Therefore, the Cr content is 9-12% by mass.

“(Mo + 1 / 2W): 0.4 to 1.5 mass%”
Both Mo and W are effective elements for improving the hardenability like Cr and bring about the same effect. Therefore, Mo and W may be added alone or in combination. However, the atomic weight of W is about twice the atomic weight of Mo, and in order for W to obtain the same effect as Mo, twice the amount of Mo is necessary. Therefore, the amount of Mo and W is defined by the value of No + 1 / 2W. Therefore, in the case of adding Mo alone, the Mo content is 0.4 to 1.5 mass%, but in the case of adding W alone, the W content is 0.8 to 3.0 mass%. become. In order to improve hardenability, the amount of Mo + 1 / 2W needs to be 0.4% by mass or more. However, if it exceeds 1.5% by mass, the heat treatment changes in size and becomes disadvantageous in terms of cost. . For this reason, content of Mo + 1 / 2W shall be 0.2-1.5 mass%.

“Ni: 1.5% by mass or less”
Ni is an element effective for improving the hardenability like Cr, and is an essential additive element. However, if Ni exceeds 1.5% by mass, it is disadvantageous in terms of cost, and machinability is also good. Since it falls, the content shall be 1.5 mass% or less.

“V: 0.1 to 1.0 mass%”
V forms carbides and is an effective element for preventing coarsening of crystal grains during hardening and improving wear resistance. However, when V exceeds 1.0% by mass, coarse carbides are formed, Since the machinability and toughness are deteriorated and the cost increases, the V content is set to 0.1 to 1.0% by mass.

  Next, the reason why the carbide shape is defined in the present invention will be described. A feature of the present invention is that a secondary carbide having an equivalent circle diameter of 2 μm or less is converted into an ultrafine layered carbide, whereby machinability and galling resistance are improved for the following reasons.

"Machinability"
In general, the annealed structure of the SKD11 material is composed of coarse primary carbide, fine spheroidized secondary carbide, and ferrite. Since the carbide is hard, it causes tool wear and chipping and deteriorates machinability. In addition, ferrite is sticky, adheres to the tool, and a component edge is generated. When the component edge is peeled off during processing, the tool is also lost, which deteriorates machinability. In addition, the component cutting edge means that a part of the chip adheres to the rake face of the tool at the time of cutting, and the chip accumulates and adheres in layers as the cutting progresses, resulting in an extremely hard structure. ing. This deposit may become a secondary cutting edge and cut instead of the cutting edge, and for this reason, this is called a constituent cutting edge.

  In order to improve the machinability, there are methods of reducing the diameter of coarse primary carbides or reducing the amount of primary carbides, but this causes a problem that wear resistance deteriorates. Moreover, in order to reduce the area ratio of ferrite, it is sufficient to precipitate a large amount of carbide, but this deteriorates the machinability.

  By making secondary carbides with an equivalent circle diameter of 2 μm or less into ultra-fine layered carbides, ferrite and carbides are sandwiched, and the width of the ferrite is reduced, so that even if the tool cuts the ferrite, the carbides are immediately removed. Because it cuts, adhesion of ferrite to the tool can be prevented. In addition, since the carbide is elongated and brittle, the influence on tool wear is reduced, and the tool life is greatly improved. The present invention defines the shape of the secondary carbide based on such new findings.

"Scratch resistance"
The structure of the annealed material is composed of carbide and a very soft ferrite structure. When finishing with an annealed material, the soft ferrite portion of the mold causes the seizure locally, causing material flaking and galling. In order to prevent this, the carbide and the carbide becomes a sandwiched state by making the secondary carbide having an equivalent circle diameter of 2 μm or less into an ultrafine layered carbide, and after the tool slides on the ferrite part, Since the carbide portion is immediately slid, local seizure can be prevented and galling resistance is improved. As described above, the present invention defines the shape of the secondary carbide based on such novel findings.

  Also, when the primary carbide is less than 3% in area ratio and the average particle size is 10 μm or less, the wear resistance deteriorates and the mold life deteriorates, so that the wear resistance is maintained and the galling resistance and the machinability are reduced. In order to improve the property, the area ratio is preferably in the range of 3 to 7%, and the average particle size is preferably 11 μm or more.

  Next, examples that demonstrate the effects of the present invention will be described in detail.

  The steels of Examples and Comparative Examples having the composition shown in Table 1 below were melted in a high-frequency induction furnace to obtain a 10 kg ingot. The ingot was forged and heated at 1140 to 1170 ° C., and then 45 × 65 mm. Was forged into a square cross section and annealed. Microstructure observation specimens, machinability specimens, galling resistance tests, and Ogoshi-type wear specimens were cut from this steel and collected.

  The carbide was measured by polishing a test piece having a size of 15 × 20 × 10 mm, then corroded with picric acid, taking a photograph at a magnification of 200 times for the primary carbide and 8000 times for the secondary carbide, and taking this photograph on a computer. And image analysis was performed.

  In the machinability test, a test piece having a thickness of 40 mm, a width of 60 mm, and a length of 200 mm was dry-processed without using a lubricating oil by using a high-speed end mill having a diameter of 10 mm. The cutting speed is 16 m / min, the feed amount is 0.07 mm / tooth, and the cut amount is 15 mm × 1 mm. Machining was performed under these cutting conditions, and the amount of tool wear when machining 6 m was measured.

The anti-galling property was formed with a hat-shaped drawing die under the following conditions, and the presence or absence of galling was confirmed from the workpiece material.
Workpiece: SPCC thickness 1.2mm
Lubricating oil: Water-soluble press working oil Mold surface roughness: Ry: 0.5 to 0.7 μm
Number of moldings: 20 Ogoshi-type wear test pieces were heat-treated at 1030 ° C, then tempered to obtain a hardness of 60 HRC, after finishing, and then tested at room temperature under the following conditions to evaluate specific wear. did.
Opponent material: SUJ2 (45HRC)
Friction speed: 1.95 / sec Final load: 6.3 kgf
Friction distance: 400m
The results are shown in Table 2 below.

  In the results of Table 2, in Comparative Examples 11, 16, 18 and the conventional material 20, the content of both or one of C and Cr is C: 0.9% or more of the present invention, Cr: 9% Since the area ratio of the primary carbide is as low as less than 3%, the specific wear amount is large. In addition, galling has occurred.

  In Comparative Examples 12, 13, 14, and 15, the composition is within the limited range of the steel of the present invention, but the area ratio of the ultrafine layered carbide is outside the specified range of the present invention. Is inferior. In addition, galling has occurred.

  In Comparative Example 17, the amount of C and the amount of Cr are higher than the upper limit of the present invention, so that the amount of tool wear is large and the machinability is inferior.

  On the other hand, the cold tool steels of the examples of the present invention all have a small amount of tool wear, excellent machinability, and no galling.

It is a microscope picture which shows the secondary carbide structure of the cold tool steel of this invention. It is a microscope picture which shows the secondary carbide structure of the conventional cold tool steel.

Claims (2)

C: 0.9-1.4 mass%, Si: 0.1-1.0 mass%, Mn: 0.1-1.0 mass%, S: 0.01-0.12 mass%, Cr: 9-12% by mass, (Mo + 1 / 2W): 0.4-1.5% by mass, Ni: 1.5% by mass or less, and V: 0.1-1.0% by mass, the balance Fe and When the maximum length of the carbide is ML and the area is A, the area ratio in the secondary carbide having an equivalent circle diameter of 2 μm or less is 15% or more when it has a composition consisting of inevitable impurities {(ML) A cold tool steel excellent in machinability and galling resistance, characterized by having an elongated shape in which ² × π / (4 × A)} × 100 is 300 or more. C: 0.9-1.4 mass%, Si: 0.1-1.0 mass%, Mn: 0.1-1.0 mass%, S: 0.01-0.12 mass%, Cr: 9-12% by mass, (Mo + 1 / 2W): 0.4-1.5% by mass, Ni: 1.5% by mass or less, and V: 0.1-1.0% by mass, the balance Fe and A step of melting and casting a steel material having a composition composed of inevitable impurities, a step of heating the obtained ingot to a temperature of 1140 to 1170 ° C. for 4 hours or more and forging to a predetermined size, and then 780 A cold work tool steel comprising: an annealing step of heating and holding at a temperature of ˜810 ° C. for 3 hours or more and then cooling to a temperature of 400 to 500 ° C. at a cooling rate of 20 to 45 ° C./hour. Manufacturing method.

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