Explore the rise of high‑speed steels and how they transform cutting tools.
This authoritative guide explains the development, nature, treatment, and use of high‑speed steels, with practical advice drawn from early discoveries to modern practice. The book helps you understand why these steels behave the way they do and how to implement reliable processes in a real shop.
In clear, accessible language, it covers the materials, heat treatments, and testing methods that shape tool performance. Readers will gain insight into making and using high‑speed tools, from forging and hardening to tempering and grinding, along with the data and procedures that support consistent results.
What you’ll experience
- The history and fundamental properties of high‑speed steels and related tool steels
- Step‑by‑step guidance on making, hardening, and tempering tools for reliable performance
- Practical notes on tool design, machine compatibility, and process control
- Considerations for achieving smooth finishes, dimensional stability, and consistent quality
Ideal for engineers, toolmakers, and metalworkers who want a solid, shop‑floor oriented understanding of high‑speed steels and their processes.