High Performance Steel Alloys
CPM 10V Alloy
PML manufactures high-purity CPM 10V ingots using Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM), engineered for exceptional vanadium carbide distribution and microstructural consistency.
The Definitive Standard for Extreme Tooling Longevity
Ultra-high wear resistance tool steel alloy, designed for maximum durability and life in demanding tooling, shearing, and industrial cutting applications.
Ingot Manufacturing Process
Produced from virgin elements using our state-of-the-art VIM facility for clean, homogeneous, and application-ready ingots.
RFQ from Customer
Alloy chemistry and ingot specifications are finalized as per application requirements.
Alloy Design/Planning
As per customer requirement mould design carried out and planned for charge preparation, charge sequences in VIM furnace. Careful selection of raw materials are the prime factor to achieve specified chemistry of an alloy.
Alloy Melting by VIM
Virgin elements are charged into the VIM furnace either in air or under vacuum, with precise adjustments made for trace element additions during melting.
Process & Quality Control
The melt is poured under vacuum into precision-engineered molds using an automatic tilting mechanism for defect-free solidification.
Primary Finishing
Post-casting processes include surface treatment, cropping, and preparation of ingots for downstream processing.
Testing & Packaging
Every batch is tested for chemical composition by Spark- OES / wet analysis / Gas analysis, and physical compliance as per customer specification before secure packaging.
The Definite Choice for Premium CPM 10V Wear-Resistant Solutions
From intricate cold-forming tools to ruggedized industrial cutters, rely on our CPM 10V alloy for the reduced downtime and consistent precision your high-throughput production lines demand.
Industries
Technical Specifications
Chemical Composition (Wt%)
| Element | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Min(Wt%) | Max (Wt%) | |
| Carbon | 1.85 | 2.00 |
| Silicon | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Manganese | 0.40 | 0.50 |
| Phosphorous | 0.00 | 0.015 |
| Sulphur | 0.00 | 0.015 |
| Chromium | 5.10 | 5.60 |
| Molybdenum | 0.00 | 1.10 |
| Tungsten | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Vanadium | 9.85 | 10.25 |
| Cobalt | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Nickel | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Copper | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Iron | Balance | Balance |
Properties
CPM 10V offers exceptional wear resistance due to its high vanadium carbide content—ideal for high-performance cutting, forming, and shearing applications.
| Alloy | Mechanical properties* | PML alloy: as cast* |
|---|---|---|
| PML CPM 10V *Typical | Rockwell Hardness (HRC) | 60 HRC |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate (UTS) | 850–980 MPa | |
| Tensile Strength Yield (YS) | 600- 730MPa | |
| Elongation Break | - | |
| Reduction of Area | - |
Process Capability
Flexible and precise production capabilities for customized tooling solutions.
| Input : Batch size | Output | Alloying Elements | Chemistry tolerance | Impurities Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 kgs to 600 kgs | Ingot of required shape as per customers requirement | Cr , Mn, V | +/- 0.5 % for Higher level % (Above 2 digit) and +/- 0.3 % for lower level % (Single digit) | Oxygen < 25ppm Hydrogen < 3ppm Nitrogen < 50ppm All other impurities < 50 ppm |
Properties
Benefits:
Flexible batch sizes
Consistent, reproducible high quality
Minimal gas impurity levels (H₂, O₂, N₂)
Evaporation of volatile non-ferrous impurities (Sn, Zn, Pb, Sb)
Reduced non-metallic inclusions
Ready-to-use ingots for powder metallurgy (MIM), strip production, rolling, forging, etc.
Applications
PML's CPM 10V alloy is designed for:
1
Punching and fine blanking tools
2
Knife and shear blades
3
Guillotine blades and rollers
4
Paper and film cutters
5
Cold forming tools
6
Tool inserts for plastic processing
7
Sinter pressing dies
8
Cold work tooling, slitter knives, punches
Trust, Reliability & Quality
With over 65 years of manufacturing excellence, PML delivers CPM 10 trusted by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across sectors demanding robust performance.
ISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management systems
ISO 14001
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
ISO 9001
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
IATF 16949
International Standard for Automotive Management Systems
AS 9100
Aerospace Quality Management System (QMS)
Frequently Asked Questions
Its extremely high vanadium content produces tough vanadium carbides, offering unmatched wear resistance for extended tooling life.
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