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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