CarTech Micro-Melt 23 alloy is a general-purpose powder high speed tool steel possessing an excellent combination of wear resistance, toughness, and strength. Additional benefits of the alloy are low distortion in heat treat and good grindability. Typical working hardness range is HRC 62-66.

Applications:
CarTech Micro-Melt 23 alloy may be considered for many types of tooling applications where a combination of good abrasion resistance, toughness, and temper resistance are required. In addition, it may be considered for cold working applications because of its combination of abrasion resistance and compressive strength. Finally, because of its low distortion during heat treatment, it may be considered for tools of complicated design.

Potential applications for this alloy may include:
Hobs
Milling Cutters
Punches
Thread Roll Dies
Form Tools
Taps
End Mills
Broaches
Drills
Rolls
Slitter Knives
General Cold Work Tooling