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STAVAX ESR - Uddeholm

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<strong>STAVAX</strong> <strong>ESR</strong>WeldingGood results when welding tool steel can beachieved if proper precautions are taken to elevatedworking temperature, joint preparation, choiceof consumables and welding procedure.For best result after polishing and photo-etching useconsumables with the same composition as in themould.Welding method TIG MMAWorking temperature 200–250°C 200–250°CWelding<strong>STAVAX</strong>consumables TIG-WELD <strong>STAVAX</strong> WELDHardness after welding 54–56 HRC 54–56 HRCPolishing<strong>STAVAX</strong> <strong>ESR</strong> has a very good polishability in thehardened and tempered condition.A slightly different technique, in comparison withother <strong>Uddeholm</strong> mould steels, should be used. Themain principle is to use smaller steps at the finegrinding/polishingstages and not to start polishingon too rough a surface. It is also important to stopthe polishing operation immediately the lastscratch from the former grain size has beenremoved.More detailed information on polishing techniquesis given in the brochure “Polishing of tool steel”.Heat treatment after welding:Hardened conditionSoft annealedconditionTemper at 10–20°C (50–70°F)below the original temperingtemperature.Heat through to 890°C (1630°F) inprotected atmosphere. Then cool inthe furnace at 20°C (40°F) per hourto 850°C (1560°F), then at 10°C(20°F) per hour to 700°C (1290°F),then freely in air.Further information is given in the <strong>Uddeholm</strong>brochure “Welding of Tool Steel”.Further informationPlease contact your local <strong>Uddeholm</strong> office forfurther information on the selection, heat treatmentand application of <strong>Uddeholm</strong> tool steels, includingthe publication “Steel for moulds”.Photo-etching<strong>STAVAX</strong> <strong>ESR</strong> has a very low content of slag inclusions,making it suitable for photo-etching. Thespecial photo-etching process that might benecessary because of <strong>STAVAX</strong> <strong>ESR</strong>’s good corrosionresistance is familiar to all the leading photoetchingcompanies.Further information is given in the <strong>Uddeholm</strong>booklet “Photo-etching of tool steel”.Mould in <strong>STAVAX</strong> <strong>ESR</strong> for producing clear plastic bowls.7

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