H13

Description

DIN 1.2344 tool steel (also known as AISI H13 steel or just H13) is a tool steelgrade standardised for hot working. The main feature of this grade is the combination of alloyed elements of chromium, molybdenum and vanadium, Cr-Mo-V, which provides a high wear resistance to thermal shock.

Chemical Composition

GradeCSiMnPSCrMoV
H130.32

0.42
0.8

1.2
MAX

0.50
MAX

0.030
MAX

0.030
4.5

5.5
1

1.5
0.8,br>
1.2

Standards

ED61H13A35-590 3433BH131.2344SKD61

Properties

  1. High Toughness,
  2. Good Wear Resistance
  3. High Strength at Elevated Temperature.
  4. Fine Grain Size with High Toughness.
  5. High Cleanliness

    Applications

    1. Die and container for extrusion
    2. Forming Die Die for Die-Casting
    3. Tool for manufacture of screws and nuts
    4. Ejector Pins
    5. Tool Holders