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Tool steels usually contain from 0.5% to 2.5% carbon. This level of carbon is necessary to combine with the carbide forming elements in the tool steels. These carbide-forming elements, when combined with the carbon, provide the necessary hardness and wear resistance.
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∙ 11y agoThe percentage in HSS (High Speed Steel) is approximately 2% carbon
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