The Synergy of the Surface Layer after Carburizing of Tool Steel as a Measure of Operational Quality

Abstract

In the paper the results of the investigation on surface layer of carburized X150CrMoV12-1 tool steel are presented. Abrasive wearing of the surface was determined according the ASTM G77-98 method. The microstructure of the matrix and distribution of carbides were observed in a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). A correlation between the investigated parameters (microstructure/carbides distribution) was found.

Keywords

• tool steel
• surface layer
• carburization
• microstructure
• friction