Steel CPM 10V Nitrided
Finish state
Surface treatment for extra galling/adhesive-wear resistance on hardened 10V tooling; core properties unchanged.
Values for the Nitrided condition
Other CPM 10V tempers and conditions
CPM 10V is listed in 5 conditions; see the grade overview at CPM 10V.
Compare all 5 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefault mill-annealed (soft) bar/plate | Standard stocked condition for machining tool blanks before hardening. | 560 | 830 | 12 | 24 HRC | 2.7 % IACS |
austenitised ~1120 °C, triple tempered ~540 °C to 60–62 HRC | The standard working hardness for cold-work dies, shear knives and granulator blades. | 1,750 | 2,000 | 1 | 61 HRC | 2.6 % IACS |
NitridedThis page ion/gas nitride ~480–520 °C | Surface treatment for extra galling/adhesive-wear resistance on hardened 10V tooling; core properties unchanged. | 1,750 | 2,000 | 1 | 61 HRC | 2.6 % IACS |
High austenitising (~1150–1175 °C) + triple temper 540 °C | Choose for maximum abrasion resistance and edge holding where impact loading is minimal. | 1,950 | 2,100 | 1 | 63 HRC | 2.5 % IACS |
H&T + deep cryogenic treatment | Adds ~1 HRC and improves dimensional stability by converting retained austenite; used for precision blanking dies and knives. | 1,950 | 2,100 | 1 | 62 HRC | 2.5 % IACS |
What is CPM 10V Nitrided?
CPM 10V Nitrided is CPM 10V supplied in the Nitrided condition — surface treatment for extra galling/adhesive-wear resistance on hardened 10V tooling; core properties unchanged. CPM 10V Nitrided has a yield strength of 1,750 MPa (254 ksi) and a tensile strength of 2,000 MPa (290 ksi) — stronger than 99% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 1% and the elastic modulus is 228 GPa (33.1 Msi). CPM 10V Nitrided has a density of 7.41 g/cm³ (0.268 lb/in³), lighter than 98% of steel grades. It melts at 1,280°C (2,336 °F). Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Nitrided is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High strength — 1,750 MPa (254 ksi), better than 99% of steel grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 28/100, better than 94% of steel grades
- High service temperature — 500°C (932 °F), better than 90% of steel grades
Limitations
- Difficult to machine — 2/100, worse than 100% of steel grades
- Difficult to weld — 3/100, worse than 100% of steel grades
- Limited formability — 1/100, worse than 100% of steel grades
- Limited ductility — 1%, worse than 99% of steel grades
- Low fracture toughness — 22 MPa·√m (20 ksi·√in), worse than 98% of steel grades
CPM 10V Nitrided properties
Typical room-temperature values for CPM 10V Nitrided; 21 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are CPM 10V reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical2
CPM 10V Nitrided has a density of 7.41 g/cm³ (0.268 lb/in³), lighter than 98% of steel grades. It melts at 1,280°C (2,336 °F).
Mechanical17
CPM 10V Nitrided has a yield strength of 1,750 MPa (254 ksi) and a tensile strength of 2,000 MPa (290 ksi) — stronger than 99% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 1% and the elastic modulus is 228 GPa (33.1 Msi).
Thermal5
CPM 10V Nitrided is rated for continuous service to 500°C (932 °F). It conducts heat at 21 W/m·K (12.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 95% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 10.6 µm/m·K (5.89 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
CPM 10V Nitrided conducts electricity at 2.6 % IACS, worse than 97% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental2
Corrosion resistance is poor (28/100), better than 94% of steel grades.
Sustainability3
Producing a kilogram of CPM 10V Nitrided takes about 75 MJ of energy and emits 5.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 97% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 40%.
Manufacturability7
CPM 10V Nitrided's machinability is not recommended (2/100, worse than 100% of steel grades); weldability not recommended (3/100); formability not recommended (1/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with CPM 10V Nitrided
Is CPM 10V easy to machine?
Machine only in the annealed state with rigid setups, low speeds and TiAlN-coated carbide or ceramic; grinding after hardening needs CBN or seeded-gel/SG alumina wheels because vanadium carbides outrank conventional Al₂O₃.
Can CPM 10V be welded?
Essentially a repair-only operation — preheat 450–500 °C, matching or 420-type filler, small beads, immediate temper at 25 °C below the last tempering temperature; cracking risk is high.
Can CPM 10V be formed, bent or molded?
No cold forming; hot work 950–1100 °C with slow controlled cooling and immediate anneal, then harden at 1010–1175 °C with plate quench or 5–6 bar gas quench and triple temper at 540 °C.
What surface finishes work on CPM 10V?
Not stainless — protect with black oxide, phosphate, oil, hard chrome or PVD (TiN/AlTiN/CrN); nitriding after temper further boosts surface wear resistance.
CPM 10V chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| C | 2.35 – 2.55 | 2.45 |
| Si | 0.7 – 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Mn | 0.3 – 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Cr | 5 – 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Mo | 1.1 – 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Vforms the MC carbide network responsible for wear resistance | 9.5 – 10 | 9.75 |
| Sfree-machining sulphur version also offered | ≤ 0.07 | 0.03 |
| Fe | balance | — |
CPM 10V Nitrided — frequently asked
What is CPM 10V Nitrided used for?
CPM 10V Nitrided is typically used for cold blanking and piercing dies, slitting knives, shredder and granulator blades, powder-compaction tooling, forming and coining punches and thread-rolling dies. In short: premium wear-resistant tool.
What is the yield strength of CPM 10V Nitrided?
CPM 10V Nitrided has a typical yield strength of 1,750 MPa (254 ksi) and a tensile strength of 2,000 MPa (290 ksi) — stronger than 99% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is CPM 10V Nitrided easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated not recommended (2/100, worse than 100% of steel grades). Machine only in the annealed state with rigid setups, low speeds and TiAlN-coated carbide or ceramic; grinding after hardening needs CBN or seeded-gel/SG alumina wheels because vanadium carbides outrank conventional Al₂O₃.
Can CPM 10V Nitrided be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated not recommended (3/100). Essentially a repair-only operation — preheat 450–500 °C, matching or 420-type filler, small beads, immediate temper at 25 °C below the last tempering temperature; cracking risk is high.
What surface finishes work on CPM 10V Nitrided?
Not stainless — protect with black oxide, phosphate, oil, hard chrome or PVD (TiN/AlTiN/CrN); nitriding after temper further boosts surface wear resistance.
Can CPM 10V Nitrided be formed, bent or molded?
No cold forming; hot work 950–1100 °C with slow controlled cooling and immediate anneal, then harden at 1010–1175 °C with plate quench or 5–6 bar gas quench and triple temper at 540 °C.
What is the maximum service temperature of CPM 10V Nitrided?
CPM 10V Nitrided is rated for continuous use to about 500°C (932 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in CPM 10V Nitrided?
Yes — CPM 10V Nitrided is available for CNC machining; every part is priced by an engineer rather than instantly. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- CPM 10V Tool Steel Data Sheet — Crucible Industries (2020)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys (tool steels) — ASM International (1990)
- Tool Steels, 5th ed. — ASM International (1998)
- ASTM A600 / AISI A11 type high-vanadium tool steel classification — ASTM (2016)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.