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High Performance Steel Alloys

CPM 10V Alloy

PML manufactures high-purity CPM 10V ingots using Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM), engineered for exceptional vanadium carbide distribution and microstructural consistency.

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The Definitive Standard for Extreme Tooling Longevity

Ultra-high wear resistance tool steel alloy, designed for maximum durability and life in demanding tooling, shearing, and industrial cutting applications.

Ingot Manufacturing Process

Produced from virgin elements using our state-of-the-art VIM facility for clean, homogeneous, and application-ready ingots.

RFQ from Customer

Alloy chemistry and ingot specifications are finalized as per application requirements.

Alloy Design/Planning

As per customer requirement mould design carried out and planned for charge preparation, charge sequences in VIM furnace. Careful selection of raw materials are the prime factor to achieve specified chemistry of an alloy.

Alloy Melting by VIM

Virgin elements are charged into the VIM furnace either in air or under vacuum, with precise adjustments made for trace element additions during melting.

Process & Quality Control

The melt is poured under vacuum into precision-engineered molds using an automatic tilting mechanism for defect-free solidification.

Primary Finishing

Post-casting processes include surface treatment, cropping, and preparation of ingots for downstream processing.

Testing & Packaging

Every batch is tested for chemical composition by Spark- OES / wet analysis / Gas analysis, and physical compliance as per customer specification before secure packaging.

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The Definite Choice for Premium CPM 10V Wear-Resistant Solutions

From intricate cold-forming tools to ruggedized industrial cutters, rely on our CPM 10V alloy for the reduced downtime and consistent precision your high-throughput production lines demand.

Industries

Technical Specifications

Chemical Composition (Wt%)

ElementRange
 Min(Wt%)Max (Wt%)
Carbon1.852.00
Silicon0.000.70
Manganese0.400.50
Phosphorous0.000.015
Sulphur0.000.015
Chromium5.105.60
Molybdenum0.001.10
Tungsten0.000.20
Vanadium9.8510.25
Cobalt0.000.10
Nickel0.000.06
Copper0.000.04
IronBalanceBalance

Properties

CPM 10V offers exceptional wear resistance due to its high vanadium carbide content—ideal for high-performance cutting, forming, and shearing applications.

AlloyMechanical properties*PML alloy: as cast*
PML CPM 10V








*Typical
Rockwell Hardness (HRC)60 HRC
Tensile Strength Ultimate (UTS)850–980 MPa
Tensile Strength Yield (YS)600- 730MPa
Elongation Break-
Reduction of Area-

Process Capability

Flexible and precise production capabilities for customized tooling solutions.

Input : Batch sizeOutputAlloying 
Elements
Chemistry toleranceImpurities Max
30 kgs to 600 kgsIngot of 
required 
shape as per 
customers requirement
Cr , Mn, V+/- 0.5 % for Higher
level % (Above 2
digit) and
+/- 0.3 % for lower
level % (Single digit)

Oxygen < 25ppm 

Hydrogen < 3ppm 

Nitrogen < 50ppm 

All other impurities  < 50 ppm

Properties

Benefits:

Flexible batch sizes

Consistent, reproducible high quality

Minimal gas impurity levels (H₂, O₂, N₂)

Evaporation of volatile non-ferrous impurities (Sn, Zn, Pb, Sb)

Reduced non-metallic inclusions

Ready-to-use ingots for powder metallurgy (MIM), strip production, rolling, forging, etc.

Applications

PML's CPM 10V alloy is designed for:

1

Punching and fine blanking tools

2

Knife and shear blades

3

Guillotine blades and rollers

4

Paper and film cutters

5

Cold forming tools

6

Tool inserts for plastic processing

7

Sinter pressing dies

8

Cold work tooling, slitter knives, punches

Trust, Reliability & Quality

With over 65 years of manufacturing excellence, PML delivers CPM 10 trusted by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across sectors demanding robust performance.

ISO 45001

ISO 45001

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management systems

ISO 14001

ISO 14001

Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

ISO 9001

ISO 9001

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

IATF 16949

IATF 16949

International Standard for Automotive Management Systems

AS 9100

AS 9100

Aerospace Quality Management System (QMS)

Frequently Asked Questions

Its extremely high vanadium content produces tough vanadium carbides, offering unmatched wear resistance for extended tooling life.

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