Powder Metallurgy

When it comes to the ordinary tool steel, even the most durable can fail resulting in production interruptions, delays and low cost-effectiveness. To counter this, industry leader ASSAB launched the third-generation powder metallurgy (PM) tool steel, in giving tool makers and tool users worldwide a new range to achieve the best possible total economy.

New tools made from ASSAB SuperClean steel are known to last entire production runs – some 40 million units manufactured using a single tool is not uncommon.

Building on the proven success of our PM steel grades, we now introduce the ASSAB SuperClean Concept. Distinguished for its unique properties and unparalleled cleanliness, this innovation represents ASSAB’s most advanced and refined products to date, designed to give you the upper hand in the quest for optimal productivity. Ultimately, it’s the better steel that will improve total economy by outlasting your longest production run.

ASSAB SuperClean Concept employs the revolutionary ASSAB PM production process that eliminates the macro segregation problem common in conventional ingot metallurgical production of higher alloy tool steel. The result is a premium range of tooling materials exhibiting extreme cleanliness and unique properties engineered for a wide range of applications.

Check out Vanadis 4 Extra SuperClean whose chipping resistance is unmatched, Vanadis 10 SuperClean which redefines abrasive wear resistance, or ASSAB PM 23 SuperClean that gives you the best of both worlds in chipping and wear resistance.

In addition to quality material, our comprehensive service package includes excellent delivery service, technical support and a range of additional steel treatment services to seal our relationship as your partners not just a steel supplier.

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Vanax SuperClean	Vanax SuperClean is a highly nitrogen-alloyed steel. By replacing carbon with nitrogen, the stainless properties can be paired with a high wear resistance. Together they form a unique combination and the optimal solution for demanding environment and tough conditions.
Vanadis 8 SuperClean	Vanadis 8 SuperClean is a powder tool steel with a unique combination of extremely high wear resistance and ductility. It improves the lifetime of the tool due to lower risk for chipping and cracking. It is perfect for very long production series and challenging tool environments.
ASSAB SuperClean Concept	ASSAB SuperClean Concept is our suite of PM steel grades. With unique properties and unparalleled cleanliness, they are the most advanced and refined products we have ever developed, designed to give you the upper hand in the battle for optimal productivity. In the end, going for a better steel will improve your total economy.
ASSAB PM 23 SUPERCLEAN	ASSAB PM 23 SuperClean is powder high speed steel with excellent wear resistance and toughness. ASSAB PM 23 SuperClean is perfect for high volume cold work applications like blanking of harder materials, e.g. carbon steel or cold rolled strip steel. It is also suitable for forming thinner work materials. In markets served by Uddeholm, ASSAB PM 23 SuperClean is promoted as Vanadis 23 SuperClean.
ASSAB PM 30 SUPERCLEAN	ASSAB PM 30 SuperClean is powder high speed steel meant for cutting tools and other cold work applications. It has excellent wear resistance and toughness. The PM process gives a good machinability and grindability as well as a good dimension stability during heat treatment. In markets served by Uddeholm, ASSAB PM 30 SuperClean is promoted as Vanadis 30 SuperClean.
ASSAB PM 60 SUPERCLEAN	ASSAB PM 60 SuperClean is powder high speed steel suitable for cutting tools and other cold work applications. This is a premium steel with extreme wear resistance and high hot hardness. In markets served by Uddeholm, ASSAB PM 60 SuperClean is promoted as Vanadis 60 SuperClean.
VANADIS 4 EXTRA SUPERCLEAN	Vanadis 4 Extra SuperClean is powder tool steel for long run tooling. This is the most versatile PM tool steel on the market today, combining high wear resistance with very good ductility and resistance to chipping of edges. Excellent machinability in both soft and hard condition ensures advantages in both tool making and tool maintenance, where high demands on adhesive wear and chipping resistance are required.
VANADIS 10 SUPERCLEAN	Vanadis 10 SuperClean is a powder tool steel with the highest wear resistance of all the PM tool steel grades, making Vanadis 10 SuperClean suitable for the highest production volumes of abrasive materials. The PM process ensures better chipping resistance than the conventional produced high wear resistant tool steel.
VANCRON 40 SUPERCLEAN	Vancron 40 SuperClean is the most innovative PM tool steel on the market today. Solid state nitriding of the powder particles enables extremely high nitrogen alloy content, giving the tool an "internal surface coating", and the best resistance to galling and adhesive wear. The machinability in hard condition is the best of all the PM grades, ensuring benefits in tool making, as well as tool maintenance.
ELMAX SUPERCLEAN	Elmax SuperClean is a powder mould steel characterized by a combination of very good wear resistance, corrosion resistance and dimensional stability. Recommended for long production runs of smaller and complicated shapes and/or reinforced plastics.