CPM 3V

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:steel
gptkbp:carbonContent 0.80% (approx)
gptkbp:chromiumContent 7.5% (approx)
gptkbp:containsElement carbon
molybdenum
vanadium
chromium
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:A2_steel
gptkb:CPM_S3V
gptkb:D2_steel
gptkbp:corrosionResistanceComparedTo lower than stainless steels
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:fabricationProcess gptkb:Crucible_Particle_Metallurgy
gptkbp:hardnessRangeHRC 58-60 HRC
gptkbp:heatTreatment air quench
oil quench
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CPM 3V
gptkbp:introducedIn 1997
gptkbp:marketedAs punches
outdoor knives
chisel tools
heavy-duty cutting tools
industrial dies
shear blades
survival knives
gptkbp:molybdenumContent 1.3% (approx)
gptkbp:notableFor easy to sharpen
good wear resistance
high impact toughness
moderate corrosion resistance
gptkbp:primaryUse knives
industrial tooling
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Crucible_Industries
gptkbp:steelType high toughness tool steel
gptkbp:temperingTemperature 1000°F (approx)
540°C (approx)
gptkbp:toughnessComparedTo higher than CPM M4
higher than D2 steel
gptkbp:usedBy custom knife makers
industrial tool manufacturers
gptkbp:vanadiumContent 2.75% (approx)
gptkbp:wearResistanceComparedTo higher than A2 steel
lower than D2 steel
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Crucible_Industries
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7