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PLASTIC MOULD STEEL

Germany DIN CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (typical values) % Min-Max Delivery Conditions Applications
Grade C S P Si Mn Ni Cr Mo V Cu Others Heat Treatment Hardness (HB)
1.2738 0.35-0.45MAX 0.003MAX 0.003 0.20-0.401.30-1.600.90-1.20 1.80-2.100.15-0.25 --- Prehardened 280/320
or
360/400
Synthetic plastic moulding dyes for large moulds for bigger diameters & blow moulds.
1.2311 0.35-0.45MAX 0.030MAX 0.030 0.20-0.401.30-1.60 - 1.80-2.100.15-0.25 --- Prehardened 280/325 Injection moulds of medium & large size, bottle crates, TV housing, fridge doors.
1.2316 0.33-0.43MAX 0.030MAX 0.030 0.95-1.001.00-1.300.90-1.00 15.00-17.001.00-1.30 --- Prehardened 255 Super mirror plastic molds, optical lenses, corrosion-resistant molds.
NAK 80 0.15≤0.015≤0.03 ≤0.451.550.22 -0.3 --- Prehardened 38~42 HRC Mirror plastic molds, optical parts, CDs, medical devices.
1.2312 0.35-0.450.05-0.10MAX 0.030 0.20-0.401.30-1.60 - 1.80-2.100.15-0.25 --- Prehardened 280/325 Plastic processing tools, die casting molds, large moulds like truck bumpers.
1.7225 0.38-0.45MAX 0.030MAX 0.035 0.30-0.400.75-1.000.15-0.25 0.80-1.10 ---- As Rolled / Forged MAX 295 Vehicle & machine components, crankshafts, gears.
1.6582 0.38-0.45MAX 0.035MAX 0.040 0.15-0.350.60-0.801.65-2.00 0.70-0.900.20-0.30 --- Black Forged & Annealed MAX 230 High strength machine & vehicle parts.
1.3505 0.95-1.20MAX 0.040MAX 0.040 0.20-0.350.25-0.40 - 1.30-1.60 ---- Black Forged & Spheroidized Annealed 180/220 Balls, rollers & rings for bearings.
1.2327 0.83-0.90MAX 0.030MAX 0.030 0.15-0.350.30-0.45 - 1.60-1.900.20-0.350.05-0.15 -- Black Forged & Spheroidized Annealed 180/220 Cold rolls, backup rolls, roll mills.

CORROSION RESISTANT STEEL

Germany DIN USA AISI INDIAN IS CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (typical values) % Min-Max Delivery Conditions Applications
Grade C S P Si Mn Ni Cr Mo Heat Treatment Hardness (HB)
1.2083 ESR 420SS XY2Cr13 0.38-0.45 MAX 0.030 MAX 0.030 0.95-1.00 0.95-1.00 - 12.50-14.50 - Sp. Annealed MAX 230 Moulds for processing plastics with corrosive synthetic & abrasive fillers, dies for artificial resins. Cutting tools, knives, shears & surgical instruments.
PHX Supra - - 0.15 - - - - 4.5 15.0 - - 38–42 HRC PHX SUPRA is recommended for tools / molds used in processing corrosive plastics.

High Speed Steel

Germany DIN USA AISI CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (typical values) % Min-Max Delivery Conditions Applications
Grade C S P Si Mn Cr Mo V W Co Heat Treatment Hardness (HB)
1.3343 M-2 0.86-0.94 <0.030 <0.030 0.20-0.45 0.20-0.40 3.75-4.50 4.50-5.50 1.60-2.20 5.90-6.75 - Annealed <255 Standard high-speed steel grade with balanced alloy composition. Used for knives, drills, taps, broaches, milling tools, reamers, saws, woodworking and cold forming tools.
1.3243 M-35 0.88-0.95 <0.030 <0.030 0.20-0.40 0.20-0.45 3.80-4.50 4.75-5.50 1.75-2.15 6.00-6.75 4.55-5.50 Annealed <277 W-Mo Co HSS grade with good cutting performance, high wear resistance and hot hardness.
1.3247 M-42 1.05-1.15 - - 0.15-0.65 0.15-0.40 3.50-4.25 9.00-10.00 0.95-1.35 1.15-1.85 7.75-8.75 Annealed <285 Milling cutters, twist drills, taps, broaching tools, cold work tools.
1.3207 T-42 1.25-1.40 - - 0.20-0.30 0.20-0.30 3.80-4.30 3.20-3.80 3.00-3.50 9.00-9.80 9.80-10.80 Annealed <285 Turning and milling tools, woodworking tools, highly stressed cold work tools, tool bits.
TG 4241 - 0.90-0.95 ≤0.020 ≤0.030 0.80-1.20 0.25-0.40 4.00-4.50 2.00-2.50 1.00-1.30 4.00-4.50 - Annealed <255 Economical low alloy HSS with good red hardness and toughness. Used for moderate cutting applications.
TG 4341 - 0.83-0.93 ≤0.020 ≤0.030 0.70-1.20 0.20-0.40 4.00-4.50 3.00-3.50 1.20-1.80 4.00-4.50 - Annealed <255
TG M2A Special grade for taps 0.83-0.85 ≤0.010 ≤0.030 0.30-0.40 0.20-0.40 3.90-4.20 4.80-4.85 1.80-1.90 6.00-6.20 Nb 0.10-0.12 Annealed <255 Special low carbon grade with Niobium for improved toughness and fine grain structure. Ideal for taps and threading tools.

Hot Work Steel

Germany DIN USA AISI CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (typical values) % Min-Max Delivery Conditions Applications
Grade C S P Si Mn Ni Cr Mo V Heat Treatment Hardness (HB)
1.2344 H-13 0.37-0.43 0.00-0.030 0.00-0.030 0.90-1.20 0.30-0.50 - 4.80-5.50 1.20-1.50 0.90-1.10 Annealed ≤235 Hot-work tool steel for universal use. Used in pressure casting dies, extrusion tools, forging dies, plastic molds, nitrided ejectors, hot-shear blades, and aluminium extrusion dies.
1.2343 H-11 0.36-0.42 0.00-0.030 0.00-0.030 0.90-1.20 0.30-0.50 - 4.80-5.50 4.80-5.50 0.25-0.50 Annealed ≤235 Hot-work tool steel for casting dies, extrusion tools, forging dies, shrink rings, and hot-shear blades.
1.2365 H-10 0.28-0.35 ≤0.02 ≤0.03 0.10-0.40 0.15-0.45 - 2.70-3.20 2.70-3.20 0.40-0.70 Annealed ≤230 Used for extrusion rams, mandrels, die inserts, and heavy die-casting tools. Offers good thermal conductivity and tempering resistance.
1.2714 L6 0.50-0.65 ≤0.005 ≤0.025 0.10-0.40 0.65-0.95 1.60-1.80 1.00-1.20 0.45-0.55 0.07-0.15 Q & T 360-400 Forging dies, hammer dies, extrusion tools like mandrels, plungers, and bolsters.

Cold Work Steel

Germany DIN USA AISI CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (typical values) % Min-Max Delivery Conditions Applications
Grade C S P Si Mn Cr Mo V W Heat Treatment Hardness (HB)
1.2379 D2 1.50-1.60 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 0.10-0.40 0.15-0.45 11.00-12.00 0.70-0.90 0.90-1.10 - Annealed <255 Used for long-run tooling where high wear resistance is required: blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling, cold extrusion, cutting tools, deep drawing tools, shear blades and plastic moulds.
1.2080 D3 1.90-2.20 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 0.10-0.40 0.15-0.45 11.00-12.00 - 0.20 - Annealed <248 Tools for cutting thin sheets, trimming and blanking dies, shear blades, drawing tools, woodworking tools and wear-resistant plastic moulds.
1.2510 O1 0.85-0.95 - - 0.20-0.40 1.00-1.30 0.40-0.60 - 0.10 0.40-0.60 Annealed <212 Short-run tooling, blanking dies, cold forming dies, cutting tools, stamping and sizing tools.
DC53 - 0.90-1.05 ≤0.020 ≤0.025 0.80-1.10 0.45-1.10 7.50-8.50 1.80-2.10 0.20-0.35 - Annealed <248 High toughness steel with improved crack resistance. Suitable for surface hardening and long-life mould applications.
1.2357 S7 0.45-0.60 - - 0.45-0.55 0.65-0.80 3.20-3.40 - 0.20-0.35 - Annealed <229 Chisels, punches, rivet sets, hot punching and shearing tools.
1.2550 S1 0.55-0.70 - - 0.60-0.80 0.25-0.35 - - 0.10-0.20 1.90-2.20 Annealed <255 Cutting tools, punches, shear blades, chisels, coining tools, woodworking tools and ejectors.

2% Beryllium Copper

Alloys 25
C17200
33-25
C17300
165
C17000
10
C17500
14
C17510
TMP 17510
C17510
Beryllium 1.85% 1.85% 1.75% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50%
Nickel - - - - 1.80% 1.80%
Cobalt 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% - -
Lead - 0.40% - - - -
Copper Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance

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