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hot-work steel

/ˈhɒt wɜːk stiːl/

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/ˈhɒt wɜːk stiːl/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип инструментальной стали, предназначенной для сохранения твёрдости и устойчивости к износу при высоких температурах, обычно используемой для штампов, экструзионного инструмента и других применений, связанных с длительным воздействием тепла.

A type of tool steel designed to maintain hardness and resist wear at high temperatures, typically used for forging dies, extrusion tools, and other applications involving prolonged exposure to heat.

  1. Hot-work steelC2formal

    A type of tool steel designed to withstand high temperatures and maintain hardness and strength during processes like forging, extrusion, and die casting.

    ruСталь для горячей обработки

    • Hot-work steel is commonly used for making dies in aluminum extrusion.
    • The blacksmith selected a grade of hot-work steel for the forging hammer.
    • Proper heat treatment is crucial for maximizing the lifespan of hot-work steel tools.