Abstract: A cold work steel article. The article comprises a material which comprises, in addition to Fe, the elements C, Si, Mn, P, S, Cr, Mo, Ni, V, W, Cu, Co, Al, N and O in certain concentrations and has been produced by by a powder metallurgical process. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A cold work steel article. The article comprises a material which comprises, in addition to Fe, the elements C, Si, Mn, P, S, Cr, Mo, Ni, V, W, Cu, Co, Al, N and O in certain concentrations and has been produced by by a powder metallurgical process. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A cold work steel alloy for the manufacture of parts, comprising the elements C, Si, Mn, Cr, W, Mo, V, Nb, Co, S, N, Ni and accompanying elements in the concentration ranges recited in claim 1 and having an oxygen content of less than 100 ppm and a content of nonmetallic inclusions corresponding to a K0 value of a maximum of 3 when tested according to DIN 50 602, as well as a method of making a part of said steel alloy by powder metallurgy.

Abstract: A high-speed steel article, particularly a cutting tool, produced by powder metallurgy and its production, the steel having a high degree of purity corresponding to a K0 value of no higher than 3 according to DIN 50 602 and being of a particular composition which comprises the elements C, Si, Mn, Cr, W, Mo, V, Co, S and N. Also provided is a process for the high-speed machining of metal parts without lubricants.

Abstract: A high-speed steel article, particularly a cutting tool, produced by powder metallurgy and its production, the steel having a high degree of purity corresponding to a K0 value of no higher than 3 according to DIN 50 602 and being of a particular composition which comprises the elements C, Si, Mn, Cr, W, Mo,V, Co, S and N. Also provided is a process for the high-speed machining of metal parts without lubricants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cold work steel alloy for the powder metallurgical manufacture of parts, in particular tools with improved functional quality. In order to simultaneously set the important property features of bend fracture strength, impact bending work and wear resistance at a high level, it is essentially provided according to the invention to use an alloy containing in percent by weight 1 C 2.05 to 2.65 Cr 6.10 to 9.80 W 0.50 to 2.40 Mo 2.15 to 4.70 V 7.05 to 9.0 Nb 0.25 to 2.45 N 0.04 to 0.