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THE ULTIMATE IN POWDER METALLURGY

APH is a high speed steel, manufactured using a unique powder metallurgy process to produce a uniform grain structure.

APH's uniform structure encompasses all of the 4 key properties of punch tool steel:
  Hardness
  Toughness
  Impact Strength
  Wear Resistance
Provides trouble free productivity.
APH offers a low friction co-efficient. Increased punch life between punch grinds.
Example:
  Material: 2.0mm Stainless Steel
  Tool: 30 x 5mm Rectangle
  Test: Punch edge wear x 30,000 hits


High Speed Steel grain structure	APH Uniform grain structure

High Speed Steel TiCN coated tool*	APH tool*	Result: HSS TiCN Tool = 0.085mm wear APH Tool = 0.005mm wear
*Photos show punch tip after test hits.		Conclusion: APH offers 17 times less wear

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Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1XS
Company registration number 1063206
Tel : 01562 749500 Fax : 01562 749510