Amada Product Handbook

Thick Turret

APH The Ultimate in Powder Metallurgy

• APH is a High Speed Steel using a unique powder metallurgy process resulting in a uniform grain structure • Encompasses all 4 key elements required from a punching tool:

Hardness Toughness

Impact Strength Wear Resistance

• APH offers a low friction coefficient • Increased punch life between re-grinds • Ensures optimum tool life

Grain structure

HSS

APH

Example

HSS TiCN

APH

HSS TiCN

APH

Hits

30,000

30,000

Edge wear 0.085 mm 0.005 mm Conclusion APH = 17 times less wear

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