The condition and physical properties of the work material have a direct influence on the machinability of a work material. The various conditions and characteristics described as "condition of work ...

There are a number of different grades of tool steel that differ based on the areas for which they are designed. Choice of grade depends on whether a sharp cutting edge, impact resistance, or heat ...

The water hardening types of tool steel are covered by AS1239 ‘W’ grades and these are shallow hardening. These steels contain around 1% carbon and may have small additions of vanadium for grain ...

Tungsten has one of the highest melting points of all the metallic elements, with a density close to gold (19.3 g / cm 3.) Tungsten is also extremely hard, with tungsten carbide’s hardness close to ...