Z-3 PM is an exceptionally tough and wear-resistant Powder Metallurgy steel, ideal for cold working that requires high performance and reliability over time.
Thanks to its advanced formulation, Z-3 PM offers:
✔ High resistance to fracture and stress cracks
✔ Excellent combination of toughness and wear resistance
✔ Excellent machinability compared to other PM steels
✔ Hardness up to 60 HRc, ensuring constant performance
Due to its versatility and reliability, it is considered a “problem solver”, perfect for applications where traditional steels or other PM steels do not guarantee optimal performance.
Applicazioni principali
✔ Blanking and punching, even on very thick sheet metal
✔ Cold forging molds
✔ Wire rolling tools
✔ Guillotine blades, industrial knives and rollers
✔ Molds for pressing and sintering
✔ Tool inserts in plastic processing
If you need a steel that combines wear resistance and maximum toughness, Z-3 PM® is the ideal solution for critical and highly stressed applications.