I need some help with identifying the proper steel to use for form rolls used in rolling .010 thick copper ribbon. I intend to make up these rolls by sandwiching a series of discs between two "retainers." The discs will only be .008 in thick by about 3.500 dia. with a mounting hole of 2.000 thru. The outside edge of the discs will have an included angle of 126 degrees. The critical deal is that we need to have and maintain a microfinish of Ra .10 on that outer 126 degree edge. When those discs are all stacked together, they will comprise a roll with a series of valleys about .002 deep and .008 apart from each other with absolutely no radius in the valley.
My question is: "What steel should I use that has a fine enough grain structure that can be finished to such a superfine surface?"
Would a submicro grain carbide be a possibility? I have looked at M-2, 52100, and D-2 as well as other tool steels. I guess I feel like I'm between the rock and a hard place. I need the strength for discs that are only .008 thick, but also need the grain structure for the superfinish required.
Believe me, any help will be GREATLY APPRECIATED!
My question is: "What steel should I use that has a fine enough grain structure that can be finished to such a superfine surface?"
Would a submicro grain carbide be a possibility? I have looked at M-2, 52100, and D-2 as well as other tool steels. I guess I feel like I'm between the rock and a hard place. I need the strength for discs that are only .008 thick, but also need the grain structure for the superfinish required.
Believe me, any help will be GREATLY APPRECIATED!