CarTech Micro-Melt T15 alloy is a high-carbon tungsten-cobalt-vanadium high speed powder metal tool steel possessing excellent abrasion resistance and red hardness.

Many of the benefits realized in the use of CarTech Micro-Melt powder metals, such as CarTech Micro-Melt T15 alloy, are a direct result of the refined microstructure (smaller, more uniformly distributed carbide particles and a finer grain size) and the lack of segregation in the powder metallurgy product. These advantages include ease of grinding, improved response to heat treatment, greater wear resistance, and increased toughness of the finished tool.

In addition, Carpenter's unique hot rolling and rotary forging capabilities impart minimal distortion characteristics to these alloys.

Applications:
CarTech Micro-Melt T15 alloy may be considered for many types of tooling applications where hot hardness, improved grindability and wear resistance are important.

Applications for this alloy have included:

Form tools
Lathe tools
Planer tools
Broaches
Milling cutters
Cold work tools
Hobs
Blanking dies
Punches
Drills
Screw machine tools