CPM 3V is a new tool steel made by the Crucible Particle
Metallurgy process, designed to provide maximum resistance
to breakage and chipping in a highly wear-resistant steel.
CPM 3V offers impact toughness greater than A2, D2,
Cru-Wear or CPM M4, approaching the levels of S7 and
other shock resistant grades, while providing excellent
wear resistance, high hardness and thermal stability for
coatings. Intended to be used at HRC 58-60 CPM 3V
can replace high alloy tool steels in wear applications
where chronic tool breakage and chipping problems are
encountered.
The CPM process produces very homogeneous, high
quality steel characterized by superior dimensional stability,
grindability, and toughness compared to steels produced
by conventional processes.