knots Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I have located a piece of what I believe is T1 steel. From looking at the alloy spec. It looks like this material may be good for hot work. The application literature that I have located doesn't really give specific recommendations for applications except maybe for armor plate. What I want to do is use it for hot work tooling. However I need some advice on the use in a blacksmith's shop. How does the high tungsten content affect it's properties. I expect it to be very difficult to forge, but is it ? Short of laser cutting how can it be cut, is it machinable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backwoods Blacksmith Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 T1 is tough stuff. It is not armour plate but is an alloy steel used in the heavy equipment industry. It is commonly used in dozer frames and arms. Lots of chrome and molylibdumium[?] Can be cut with a torch and is machinable. Pre heat and post heat aftre welding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Well, there is T1 and then there is T1. T1 plate is a low-alloy high-strength abrasion resistant material. Then there is T1 high-speed tungsten tool steel. Two totally different animals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knots Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Well, there is T1 and then there is T1. T1 plate is a low-alloy high-strength abrasion resistant material. Then there is T1 high-speed tungsten tool steel. Two totally different animals! Judging from the source it would be the low-alloy high-strength abrasion resistant material. The spec I was looking at was for the tool steel . The two alloy explanation helps clear up some of my confusion, but information on forging, machinability, and suitability for hot work would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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