The invention relates to
precipitation-hardening stainless steel and a preparation method and application thereof. The stainless steel comprises the following chemical components: 0.05%-0.25% of C, 0-0.15% of Si, 0.2%-0.5% of Mn, 9%-18% of Cr, 0.2%-5% of Ni, 0.5%-5% of Mo, 0-0.5% of V, 5%-13% of Co and the balance of Fe and inevitable impurities. During preparation,
alloy raw materials are forged or rolled after being smelted and cast, or prepared into spherical
alloy powder through an atomization method / rotating
electrode method and then subjected to 3D printing, a formed component is prepared, and then the product is obtained through aftertreatment. By controlling the proportion of
alloy elements and cooperating with an optimized post-treatment process, the dispersion degree and strengthening effect of second-phase
precipitation are improved,
impact toughness is improved, 3D printing
cracking is avoided, excellent comprehensive mechanical properties, especially high-temperature strength, are obtained, the
fatigue cracking risk is reduced, the service life is prolonged, and the production cost is reduced. And the
corrosion resistance of
polishing,
machining and complex environments is improved, and the mold can be used in the field of molds.