high-speed steel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of high-speed steel
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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The rolling of high-speed steel is an art known to very few.
From The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel by Colvin, Fred H. (Fred Herbert)
Molybdenum high-speed steel is more expensive than tungsten high-speed steel, but is said to wear better.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
Vanadium was first introduced in high-speed steel as a "scavenger," thereby producing a more homogeneous product, of greater density and physical strength.
From The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel by Colvin, Fred H. (Fred Herbert)
A knowledge of conditions existing today in the manufacture of high-speed steel is essential to steel treaters.
From The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel by Colvin, Fred H. (Fred Herbert)
Do not soak high-speed steel at high heats.
From The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel by Colvin, Fred H. (Fred Herbert)
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