AISI H-13 / DIN 1.2344
H13 tool steel is the most popular steel grade for various Industries. The main features of high alloyed Cr-Mo-V Hot Work tool steel is high wear resistance to thermal shock and to heat cracking, good mechanical characteristics & toughness in hot condition. H13 appears excellent machinability with constant hardness during production activities.
H13 Tool Steel is a versatile chromium-molybdenum hot work steel that is widely used in hot work and cold work tooling applications. The hot hardness (hot strength) of H13 resists thermal fatigue cracking which occurs as a result of cyclic heating and cooling cycles in hot work tooling applications. Because of its excellent combination of high toughness and resistance to thermal fatigue cracking (also known as heat checking) H13 is used for more hot work tooling applications than any other tool steel.
| C | Si | MN | P | S | CR | Mo | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.35-0.42 | 0.90-1.20 | 0.30-0.50 | <0.03 | <0.004 | 4.90-5.40 | 1.20-1.40 | 0.90-1.10 |
Steel Properties
High hot-wear resistance and hot tensile strength as well as good toughness, thermal conductivity and insusceptibility to hot cracking. Can be water-cooled to a limited extent.
Application
Dies for Drop Forgings, Aluminium / low Pressure Die Casting, Extrusion, Containers & liner, Punches, Plugs, Holders, Injection moulds Etc.