Z-15 PM is a Powder Metallurgy steel known for its incomparable wear resistance. Thanks to the high concentration of carbides in its microstructure, it guarantees exceptional tool lifetime, maintaining good toughness.
Compared to conventional steels and other PM grades, Z-15 PM offers:
✔ Unmatched wear resistance, ideal for highly abrasive applications
✔ Excellent cutting edge stability, for long-lasting sharpness
✔ Greater toughness than carbide, to reduce the risk of breakage
✔ Excellent compatibility with advanced coatings such as TiAlN
The Z-15 PM is the perfect choice for improving performance and tool life in extremely abrasive environments, where maximum wear resistance is required without compromising toughness.
Main applications
✔ Blanking tools for thin sheet metal
✔ Extrusion and drilling tools
✔ Knives for cutting sheets, films and paper
✔ Rotary knives and industrial blades
✔ Sintering matrices
✔ Plastic molding tools with abrasive additives
✔ Tools subject to high wear
If you are looking for a steel with the highest wear resistance among PM steels, Z-15 PM® is the ideal solution for the most demanding applications.