Uddeholm Steels ?

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MichealD84

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Hi, I need opinion about those steels maybe someone has used them ? Are there worth attention or should I stick with well known: A2 , O1 etc.

Sverker 21 (ANSI. D2) - C-1,55; Si-0,3; Mn-0,4; Cr-11,8; Mo-0,8; V-0,8),

Sleipner - C-0,9; Si-0,9; Mn-0,5; Cr-7,8; Mo-2,5; V-0,5

Chipper/Viking - C-0,5; Si-1,0; Mn-0,5; Cr-8,0 Mo-1,5; V-0,5.

Vanadis 4 (Powder Metallurgy) - C-1,5; Si-1,0; Mn-0,4; Cr-8,0; Mo-1,5; V-4,0

Elmax (Powder Metallurgy) - C-1,7; Si-0,8; Mn-0,3; Cr-18; Mo-1,0; V-3,0
 
The analysys on them shows that they are pretty much the same as the standard steels (compare them to a data chart).If the manufacturer makes good steel,then thay should be fine.Quality is more than just the elements in the steel.
In answer to your question,no I haven't used these steels, but I would suspect they are fine for blades.
 
We use some Uddeholm steel where I work specifically because of its high quality. I think they're certainly worth a try.

-Allin
 
In the US, Uddeholm does business under partnership with the German Steel Co, Bohler. Bohler/Uddeholm (called BUCORP) has a websales site,
<www.flatground.com>
that I have been getting my tool steels from for years. They sell both Uddeholm and other brands such as Precision Marshall. I have not noticed any difference between them in quality.

I have been wanting to try Vanadis 4 for years, but they don't stock it in flat bar form in North America.

Uddeholm is one of the old steel manufacturers of Europe. They have been in business since the 1600s, I believe and are one of the reasons that "Swedish steel" has gotten a reputation for quality over the years.
 
I've got two big pieces of Bohler Uddeholm steel called K340 Isodur. Had to go to a lot of trouble to get it, but it should make a pretty good blade. Not a powder steel, but it is vacuum melted and should be really clean. Has plenty of carbon, chrome, moly and vanadium. Enough alloys that I wouldn't wanna be forging it, but stock removal should make a great blade. I'll edit this post with the exact alloy contents, as soon as I find it. The pieces I have are 16" x 2" x .5". Cost me $100 for these two pieces. I've done a little grinding on one of the pieces and this stuff is VERY wear resistant. I'm thinking that maybe they sent these piece partially work hardened.

Analysis of K340 Isodur is:

C- 1.10%
Si- .90%
MN- .40%
Cr- 8.30%
Mo- 2.10%
V- .50%
 
the bigger Band saw steel I currently sell :footinmou (used band saw steel )
is UDDEHOLM bandsaw blade 15N20
very tuff stuff , it has spent it's life cutting timber into lumber..
this is from UDDEHOLM to me by e-mail ..
UHB-15N20
C: 0,75% Si: 0,30% Mn: 0,40% P max: 0,020% S max: 0,010% Ni: 2,0%

yes they have some good steel :)
 
They have good steel and a nicely written paper on 'Heat Treatment of Tool Steel' If you can't find it on their website ,I ahve a copy.
 
Correct me if i make any mistake:
Chipper/Viking - is like upgraded S7, good for heavy duty knives , outstanding toughness, good wear resistance, noticeable rust resistance

Sleipner - they sacrificed little in toughness resistance and received very good wear resistance , something between A2 and D2
 
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