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INTRODUCTION
Steels used to make industrial forming and cutting tools are specially designed to have the unique mechanical properties required for particular applications.
The processes used to produce these steels deliver clean, homogeneous material according to precise production requirements for chemical composition and microstructure. Rigid quality control is justified by the high cost of constructing intricate tools, dies and molds, and the cost of downtime associated with premature tool failure.
Preserving the unique properties of these steels is a factor that always should be taken into consideration before welding. Such operations should be carefully planned and proper welding procedures should be used in order to maintain the desired properties and microstructure in the weld deposit and in the heat-affected zone.
Because of the carbon and alloy content in tool steels and the heat treatment neccessary to attain the required mechanical properties, the welding process must be performed by highly skilled technicians using accepted methods and process controls.
The welding process greatly affects the workpiece in the heat-affected zone. Therefore, welders must have good working knowledge of heat-treating processes as well as manipulative skills for the actual welding operation.
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Office
5506-238th St.
Langley, BC
V2Z 2P1
(604) 533-4400
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Warehouse
#41-21330 56th Ave.
Langley BC
V2Y 0E5
(604) 533-4400
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Hanger
41 Taxiway Gulf
Langley Airport (CYNJ)
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Email: contacts@mcwelding.com
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