Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118324579
ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 11 - Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys - Questions and Problems - Design Problems - Page 465: 11.D1d

Answer

For a drill bit, tool steel would be the best choice. Tool steel is very hard and can retain its hardness even at high temperature. It is also wear resistant and thus can retain a sharp cutting edge.

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For a drill bit, tool steel would be the best choice. Tool steel is very hard and can retain its hardness even at high temperature. It is also wear resistant and thus can retain a sharp cutting edge.
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