H13
H13
General
H13 TOOL STEEL IS A WIDELY USED HOT WORK STEEL, VALUED FOR ITS EXCELLENT TOUGHNESS, HEAT RESISTANCE, AND WEAR PROPERTIES. AS A CHROMIUM-BASED ALLOY, IT PERFORMS WELL IN HIGH-TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS SUCH AS DIE CASTING, FORGING, AND EXTRUSION. ITS HIGHER VANADIUM CONTENT ENHANCES RESISTANCE TO HEAT CHECKING AND IMPROVES OVERALL PERFORMANCE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Uses
HOT FORGING & PRESSING DIES, EXTRUSION DIES, PRESSURE PANDS, EXTRUSION STEMS AND RAMS, BLANKING & BENDING TOOLS, BACKER BLOCKS.
Heat Treatment & Condition
CONDITION A
Chemical Analysis
C
·
0.38 MAX
Mn
·
0.40 MAX
Mo
·
1.30 MAX
Si
·
1.00 MAX
Cr
·
5.00 MAX
V
·
1.00 MAX
| C | Mn | Mo | Si | Cr | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.38 MAX | 0.40 MAX | 1.30 MAX | 1.00 MAX | 5.00 MAX | 1.00 MAX |
Typical Mechanical Properties (EXAMPLE ONLY)
HARDNESS
220 HB
| HARDNESS |
|---|
| 220 HB |